12 Questions
Why do some people strive to improve their diets according to the text?
To lose or gain weight
What do Americans generally consume above the recommendations according to the text?
Added fats and oils, added sugars and sweeteners
Why are public health experts concerned about Americans' eating habits based on the text?
Related to an increase in serious diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes
What is a possible outcome of living longer, healthier lives through improved dietary quality according to the text?
Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
What can processing do to a food according to the text?
Make it more nutritious and safer to eat
What are Americans consuming below the recommendations for according to the text?
Vegetables, dairy products, and fruit
Why should individuals focus more on what and how much they eat?
To prevent poor health in the future
What is the main purpose of studying nutrition?
To learn about nutrients and their impact on health
What are nutrients primarily responsible for in the body?
Repairing damaged cells
Why might environmental cues and food processing mislead the body's natural food selection ability?
To alter perceptions of what is healthy
What is essential for individuals to do to make healthier food choices?
Understand the nutritional value of foods
Why might simply having information about nutrients not lead to changes in dietary behaviors?
Because ingrained habits are hard to change
Learn about the significance of studying nutrition and how Americans' food-consumption practices compare to dietary recommendations. Understand the reasons why college students should pay attention to their eating habits and the importance of nutrition.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
