Did You Know...
That the
average, healthy 25-year-old woman has 25-27 percent
body weight? The average sedentary 65-year-old woman
has 45 percent body fat. Regular exercise and a low fat
diet can keep body fat percentage in the lean range.
That the
Percent Daily Value that is listed on a food label gives
you a general idea of a food's nutrient contribution
to a 2000-calorie reference diet? Your specific nutrient
needs may differ depending on your calorie requirements.
That Americans
are eating 15 percent more calories today than they did
in 1970? This increase in food consumption is partly
attributed to the trend in eating large meals away from
home. One-tenth of Americans eats all of their meals
in restaurants.
March is National
Nutrition Month and a time to adopt life-long good
nutrition habits. The good news is that all foods can
be part of a healthy lifestyle. Take the following
quiz to test your nutrition IQ:
What
is the largest contributor of added sweeteners to
the average American diet?
a. Fruit juices
b. Regular soft drinks
c. Sweetened grains
d. Sweetened cereal
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What
food is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids?
a. Chicken
b. Whole wheat bread
c. Seafood
d. Green leafy vegetables
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Carbohydrate
loading, a practice used to maximize athletic performance,
involves depleting glycogen stores through exercise
followed by the consumption of a high-carbohydrate
diet several days before an athletic event.
True
False
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An active
young adult needs to consume at least 1000 calories
in order to meet his or her nutrient requirements.
True
False
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Which
nutrient is the only one that the brain can use for
fuel?
a. Fat
b. Carbohydrate
c. Protein
d. Cholesterol
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