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If you consistently build your diet by choosing mostly nutrient-dense foods, you may be able to meet your nutrient needs without using your full calorie allowance. In this case, the balance of calories is called your ____.

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

To reduce the risk of chronic disease, help prevent weight gain, and help sustain weight loss, MyPlate recommends at least ________ of moderate activity per week.

__________ is the disruption of a protein chain’s normal shape due to heat or acidity.

What term refers to nutrients that the body must obtain from food?

If a food has 20 grams of fat and 300 calories per serving, what is the percentage of calories from fat in this food?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding American current food intake and health status?

What is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees “high in vitamin C.” What does this mean?

Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let’s see if you agree with her new found information. Donna read that cruciferous vegetables may reduce the incidence of cancer at several sites. Which dish is a good source of a cruciferous vegetable?