The Truth Behind Nutritionism

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Which of the following is an example of misleading food marketing?

  • Reading and using food labels
  • Portion distortion
  • The idea of nutritionism
  • The size of plates (correct)

What is nutritionism?

  • The concept of portion distortion
  • The idea of defining food based on its nutrients rather than as a whole food (correct)
  • The growth in size of plates
  • The practice of reading and using food labels

What is the equivalent serving size of 1 piece of salmon in terms of omega 3?

  • 8.7 servings
  • 1 serving
  • 3 servings
  • 171 servings (correct)

What are some nutrients of concern mentioned in the text?

<p>Added sugars, fats, and sodium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of portion distortion?

<p>The growth in size of plates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a nutrient of concern in the text?

<p>Proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind nutritionism?

<p>Looking at food as a set of nutrients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to combat misleading food marketing?

<p>Reading and using food labels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is portion distortion?

<p>The growth of portion sizes over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the equivalent serving size of 1 piece of salmon in terms of omega 3?

<p>171 servings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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