What does "you are what you eat" mean to you? How does this knowledge impact your understanding of the "standard American diet" vs. what is normally eaten elsewhere in the world?Use your knowledge of organic chemicals and cellular respiration to answer these questions. Hint: You may want to research eating habits of other countries.
What does "you are what you eat" mean to you? How does this knowledge impact your understanding of the "standard American diet" vs. what is normally eaten elsewhere in the world?Use your knowledge of organic chemicals and cellular respiration to answer these questions. Hint: You may want to research eating habits of other countries.
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question 1
What would be the best guideline to a healthy diet according to your instructor which is validated by other resources.
| 1. | Eat organic foods and primarily non-GMO foods. | |
| 2. | Eat all your meals at home. | |
| 3. | Eat a variety of foods. | |
| 4. | Eat a vegetarian diet. |
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QUESTION 2
A complete protein has all the 20 amino acids: 9 are essential for our body to consume and 11 our body makes on its own. We need 9 + 11 = complete protein to build muscle, repair cells, keep our immune system working properly, etc.
True
False
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QUESTION 3
It shouldn't be hard to reverse the GMO guidelines in this county.
True
False
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QUESTION 4
Out of a variety of foods you could eat, which one will make you feel the most full?
| Milkshake | ||
| Salad | ||
| Hamburg | ||
| Beer, wine or hard liquors |
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QUESTION 5
Which food has been identified as the food that cultures and people who have lived a very long life have always had in their diet?
| Chocolate | ||
| Vegetables | ||
| Whole grains | ||
| Beans |
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QUESTION 6
When we eat animal products: fish, turkey, chicken, duck, pork, beef, eggs, etc., these proteins when cooked give the body all the amino acids it needs to do the bodily functions that are dependent on protein.
True
False
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QUESTION 7
Trying new foods has value. Different foods gives the body more nutrition than having the same foods everyday. Your perception of food does change, thus how many times do you recommend to your family and friends to try a food they may not normally like throughout their life?
| 2-3 | ||
| 90-100 | ||
| 7-8 | ||
| 20 |
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QUESTION 8
Supplements should be taken with caution because they are unregulated by the FDA, they do not fall in the category of being food or medication.
True
False
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QUESTION 9
There is little scientific evidence that organic foods are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.
True
False