Chapter 1, Problem 7SC

All of the following are correct about the typical American diet except that it is ? A. High in sodium B. Low in fiber C. High in Calcium

Vegetarians and vegans do not eat meat and fish. However, vegans are stricter than vegetarians because they do not consume eggs and dairy products . Which of the following sets of food would you recommend as a complete vegan diet?  A. rice and beans B. corn and beans C. almonds and walnuts D. wheat and rice E. wheat and corn

which of the following class of molecules in food does NOT have a member that is in the essential category? A. vitamins  B. carbohydrates C. minerals  D. proteins  E. lipids

Do you think that the differences between the USDA’s MyPlate and Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate are important? Why or why not? Which plate would you recommend as a guide for healthy eating? Note: You are not comparing websites. You are comparing the recommendations illustrated in the USDA plate to the recommendations illustrated in Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate.

A food label lists the amounts of the following nutrients: 5 grams complex carbohydrates, 15 grams simple sugars, 5 grams protein, 10 grams fat. Which of the following is true: Simple sugars contribute the greatest amount of calories Carbohydrates contribute the greatest amount of calories The amounts of calories from protein and carbohydrates are equal The greatest amount of calories is derived from fat None of the above statements is true

Provide 2 or 3 "healthy" examples for each food group Fruit Grains Dairy Vegetables Protein CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Give an example of how you could use the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as a customizable framework to make your own personal food choices. Describe at least 2 changes you could make to more closely meet these guidelines.

On a food product, such as Fita Crackers: (base on the pictures attached below) Questions: 1. Are there any other nutrients (aside from carbohydrates, fat, and proteins) found on the product? If yes, which among these nutrients has the highest percent daily value? 2. Is the information found on the nutrient information congruent with the stated ingredients? Why or Why not? 3. Decide on whether this food sample can be eaten often or sparingly and justify

Which of the following food has the highest satiety value? A. Fiber B. Carbohydrate C. Proteins D. Fats