Guidelines for healthy eating

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What do Recommended Dietary Allowances represent?

the minimum amount of a nutrient necessary to avoid deficiency disease.
the optimal amount of a nutrient to prevent chronic disease.
the highest amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people.
the average amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the needs of almost all healthy people. (correct)

The typical American dietary pattern is:

low in whole grains. (correct)
high in fruit.
high in dairy products.
low in refined grains.

Which statement is accurate regarding characteristics of a healthy eating pattern?

Healthy eating patterns are based on only one food group.
Healthy eating patterns eliminate foods that are high in saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium. (correct)
Healthy eating patterns disregard the inclusion of fruits and vegetables.
The only healthy eating pattern is a vegetarian one.

Which statement regarding the characteristics of lifestyle medicine is not true?

Medications are not used in conjunction with lifestyle medicine. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients is not linked to detrimental health outcomes when consumed excessively?

Carbohydrates. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What factors have contributed to dramatic changes in disease patterns?

Abundant food supply and profound increase in screen time (A), Assess to cheap food (B), Mechanisms of daily life (C), Variety of sedentary occupations (D) Signup and view all the answers

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