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What medical condition may require people to limit salt intake?
high blood pressure (hypertension)
high cholesterol
diabetes
high blood pressure (hypertension)
Which of the following means the process by which your body breaks down substances and gets energy from food
malnutrition
vegetarian
metabolism
metabolism
What are possible causes of obesity?
genetics, overeating, slow metabolism
lack of physical activity
both of the above
both of the above
People with celiac disease should avoid which of the following?
salt
high fat foods
gluten
gluten
Why is knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) useful?
BMI can help you determine your risk for diseases associated with being overweight/obese.
BMI confirms whether or not you have high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure.
BMI informs you of the foods that are most appropriate for you to eat.
BMI can help you determine your risk for diseases associated with being overweight/obese.
When an individual is eating more calories than he/she burns what will most likely happen?
Weight gain
Which of the following snacks would vegetarians NOT eat?
celery & peanut butter
yogurt & granola
hamburger with lettuce & tomato
hamburger with lettuce & tomato
Teens who experience negative body image are susceptible (more likely) to develop
food allergies
eating disorders
acne
eating disorders
People can have life threatening reactions if they eat something they are allergic to.
True
What are behaviors associated with bulimia?
eating very few calories daily
throwing up after eating, taking laxatives, compulsive exercise
eating large quantities of high sugar, high fat foods in one sitting
throwing up after eating, taking laxatives, compulsive exercise
What would likely happen if a teenager increased the amount of exercise they did and did not change their diet?
the teen would gain weight
the teen would lose weight
the teen's weight would stay the same
the teen would lose weight
What is a key dietary consideration for people with diabetes?
monitoring carbohydrates to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
Who would MOST LIKELY need to consume the most calories daily?
teenage girl
newborn baby
elderly man
teenage girl
Give two factors which could impact a person's nutrient and calorie needs.
Age and exercise level
What is a major source of sodium in the American diet?
processed/packaged foods