All of the following nutrients are MACRONUTRIENTS except…….

All of the following are characteristics of the Dietary Reference Intakes (RDI’s) EXCEPT……. Choose the INCORRECT / FALSE answer.

The nutritional composition of a meal affects how long it stays in the stomach. A meal that consists of starches and sugars leaves the stomach quickly, while a meal that is high in fiber and protein takes longer to leave the stomach. A hight fat meal stays in the stomach the longest.

The majority of food-borne illnesses occur from consuming food that is contaminated by…….

Microorganism thrive in certain conditions such as…….. Select ALL the best CORRECT answers. HINT: there are 3 correct answers.

Read the following statements. Identify the statement that is INCORRECT / FALSE.

Which of the following statements about FOOD LABELS is INCORRECT/FALSE? Choose the INCORRECT answer.

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (MyPlate)?

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.