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Why do some people strive to improve their diets according to the text?
Why do some people strive to improve their diets according to the text?
- To save money on groceries
- To lose or gain weight (correct)
- To learn new cooking techniques
- To increase their energy levels
What do Americans generally consume above the recommendations according to the text?
What do Americans generally consume above the recommendations according to the text?
- High-fat protein foods
- Added fats and oils, added sugars and sweeteners (correct)
- Dairy products and grains
- Vegetables and fruits
Why are public health experts concerned about Americans' eating habits based on the text?
Why are public health experts concerned about Americans' eating habits based on the text?
- Due to an increase in nutrient consumption
- Related to a decrease in processed food consumption
- Due to a decrease in obesity rates
- Related to an increase in serious diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes (correct)
What is a possible outcome of living longer, healthier lives through improved dietary quality according to the text?
What is a possible outcome of living longer, healthier lives through improved dietary quality according to the text?
What can processing do to a food according to the text?
What can processing do to a food according to the text?
What are Americans consuming below the recommendations for according to the text?
What are Americans consuming below the recommendations for according to the text?
Why should individuals focus more on what and how much they eat?
Why should individuals focus more on what and how much they eat?
What is the main purpose of studying nutrition?
What is the main purpose of studying nutrition?
What are nutrients primarily responsible for in the body?
What are nutrients primarily responsible for in the body?
Why might environmental cues and food processing mislead the body's natural food selection ability?
Why might environmental cues and food processing mislead the body's natural food selection ability?
What is essential for individuals to do to make healthier food choices?
What is essential for individuals to do to make healthier food choices?
Why might simply having information about nutrients not lead to changes in dietary behaviors?
Why might simply having information about nutrients not lead to changes in dietary behaviors?
