We can gather proteins from animals and plant sources. Animal protein provides complete proteins, with all 20 amino acids. e.g. meats, seafood, dairy, eggs Most plant protein sources provide incomplete proteins, lacking some of the 20 amino acids. e.g. grains, seeds, nuts, mushrooms. Plant protein sources are still healthier protein sources than animal protein sources as most of them they lack of saturated and trans fats, and other bioaccumulated unhealthy substances. 

I could apply what I learned in my nutrition class to choose my foods wisely. Eating healthy can be fun, delicious, and very simple! Let’s have FUN eating GOOD > we just have to: Choose ALL the CORRECT / TRUE answers to eat and stay healthy. HINT > There are 3 correct answers.

The groundwater surrounding the Swinging Bridge Lake has been contaminated by a toxic chemical. All the fancy homes around the lake use RoundUp to keep great looking grass lawns. Which of the following animals will have the greatest concentrations of the pollutants?

I can apply what I learned in nutrition class to evaluate my diet and lifestyle and make educated decisions about my food and lifestyle choices. 

According to the the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (MyPlate), how many minutes of moderate exercise should adults do weekly?  Choose the best CORRECT answer.

In order to meet the complete protein requirements, vegan diets must include complimentary complimentary protein foods. Examples of healthy ethnic vegan complimentary foods are: rice an beans (Spanish) Hummus and bread (Middle East) Lentils and rice (India) Peanut butter and whole wheat bread (USA)

Read the following questions about DIGESTION. choose then best answer that is INCORRECT / FALSE.

Foods that provide 100 calories per serving are considerate moderate in calories content. Foods that provide 400 calories per serving are considerate high in calories content. I can use the above information to make healthy food choice decisions. For example > If know I am going to have an intense, long day at work, I might eat foods that provide 400 calories per serving, like whole wheat toasts, with smashed banana, almond butter and honey. That will provide energy (carbs form the bread, banana and honey), protein (almond butter, whole wheat grain), and fiber (whole wheat), to keep me going all day.  Then, for dinner, since a had a nutrition lunch, I might just have a light dinner that provides 100 calories per serving, like a fresh green salad and/or a comforting green vegetable soup.

When buying foods, I should avoid buying pre-made, processed foods. After what I learned in my nutrition class, I can infer that to stay healthy, I should try to eat more whole foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes), ideally organic (herbicide/pesticide free), and make my own foods from scratch.   

Which of the following minerals are essential for bone health? Select the CORRECT/TRUE answer.