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d. It ensures that you will never get sick

D

a. Family

A

The correct answer is A.

Hunger is defined as the natural, physical feeling that drives someone to eat. This feeling is prompted by the body’s need to consume food. The common symptoms of hunger include gurgling or rumbling in stomach, dizziness, headache, irritability, lack of concentration, and feeling of emptiness in stomach.

A. hunger

Emotional eating can be a problem because we use food as a way to deal with our feelings and emotions. The issue about this habit is once the pleasure of eating is gone, the negative feelings do not go away. As a result, you tend to feel guilty for eating more than what you normally consume. This often leads to weight gain.

The food choices of a business executive with a busy schedule may be limited to easy to prepare and to-go meals since they do not have time to prepare a meal, while a part-time worker have enough time to make a balanced meal.

Food choices

A person’s cultural background involves his/her interaction with a group of people, such as family members and peers. In this case, these people often influence what you eat since you spend most of your time with them. For example, you tend to choose the food or meals that are often cooked at your home because you are used to it.

The correct answer is carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates are the organic molecules which are broken down by our bodies in order to produce the energy that we need to function.

The correct answer is cholesterol.

Cholesterol level in the blood will increase if a person would consume foods that are rich in saturated fats and trans fats.

The correct answer is minerals.

The term minerals is defined as the substances that are obtained in the food that we eat. They are needed by the body in order to maintain its healthy condition.

The correct answer is B.

The six types of nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. In this case, fiber is not included.

B. fiber

The correct answer is A.

The carbohydrates that we consume are broken down into glucose, which is a simple sugar. This sugar is the main source of energy for our body’s life functions.

A. sugars

The correct answer is B.

According to the nutrition experts, a teen must consume within 25 to 35 percent of their calories from fats in order to keep their bodies healthy and free from cardiovascular diseases.

B. less than 25 to 35 percent

If you eat foods that are rich in fiber, then you would have good digestion. It promotes regular bowel movement, reduces constipation, and prevents the risk for colon cancer. Moreover, it also helps keep your glucose levels from increasing too fast.

It is dangerous to consume too much of a fat-soluble vitamin because it is stored in the body fat (adipose tissues). As a result, when these vitamins build up in the body, they can be harmful and toxic. This may lead to health problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, chronic pancreatitis, and cystic fibrosis.

When you are engaged in physical activities, you tend to lose water in your body when you sweat. In this case, you need to replenish what was lost; hence, more water intake is needed.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The information and recommendations about healthful diet and physical activity for Americans are contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

MyPyramid

The “MyPyramid” is an interactive guide that is based on the Dietary guidelines and helps a person to achieve a healthful and active lifestyle through a good, balanced diet.

Nutrient-dense

Foods that have a higher percentage of nutrients over calories are considered nutrient-dense.

The correct answer is A.

According to the group bands in MyPyramid, the largest one is grains. This means that we need to consume foods that belong in this group more than the others.

A. grains

The correct answer is D.

According to the MyPyramid guidelines, it is best for teens to go for a 60-minute exercise every day in order to prevent unhealthy weight gain.

D. 60 minutes a day

Frying makes use of oil that is rich in fat saturated fat content. The fat of the oil is transferred to the food making it high in fat.

c. Frying

Eating green leafy vegetables, taking calcium-infused capsules, and soy-based foods are excellent substitute for dairy products.

There are foods that can substitute dairy.

Opting for nutrient-dense foods would allow you to get the most nutrients that your body needs. This would make your body healthy and it can reduce the risk of developing illnesses and diseases.

Healthful snacks would include fresh fruits, celery, carrot sticks, bread sticks, fat-free yogurt, unsalted nuts, and string cheese.

The correct answer is food additives.

Food additives are the substances that are added to the food in order to keep it safe for an extended period of time, to boost its nutrient content, and to improve its taste and texture.

The correct answer is pasteurization.

Pasteurization is a process that treats a substance by heating it in order to kill the pathogens or slow down their growth and replication.

The correct answer is cross-contamination.

Cross-contamination happens when the pathogens are spread or transferred from one substance or food into another.

The correct answer is D.

The Nutrition Facts panel gives us information such as the serving size, servings per container, percentage of calories in each serving, amounts of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and the percent daily value. It does not include the ingredients found in the food.

D. The ingredients found in the food

The correct answer is C.

If the food contains 25% less calories or fats than the original version, then it can be labeled as a product that has reduced fat/calories.

C. reduced-fat

The correct answer is B.

In keeping the food safe to eat, the basic steps include cleaning, separating, cooking, and chilling the food supply. In this case, chopping is not a way to keep pathogens from contaminating the food.

B. Chop

A low-fat food contains fats within three grams or less per serving. Foods with this label can be eaten at a regular basis provided that you don’t exceed your daily limit for fats or calories.

On the other hand, the term reduced-fat is used to describe a food that contains 25% fewer fat than the original version. In this case, people see this as a healthier option than the original one.

The usual symptoms of foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) include the following:
1. prolonged vomiting
2. diarrhea
3. blood in the stool
4. high fever (more than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit)
5. signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing and dry mouth and throat

Most are allergic to nuts and sometimes cause life-threatening symptoms including shortness of breath and rashes. Milk is not advisable to those who are lactose-intolerant as it causes bowel movement.

Nuts and milk