Which of the Following Statements About the Eating Patterns of Americans

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the eating patterns of Americans is TRUE?

• A) About 90% of Americans meet their daily intake recommendations for vegetables.
• B) Nearly 50% of Americans consume more than their daily intake recommendations for added sugars.
• C) About 20% of Americans fail to meet their daily intake recommendations for fruits.
• D) Nearly 100% of Americans fail to meet their daily intake recommendations for whole grains.

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Definitions:

Fuel

Any material that can be consumed to produce energy through a chemical or nuclear reaction, such as gasoline, coal, or uranium.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms, acting as the building blocks of life.

Dietary Trans-Fatty Acids

Unhealthy fats found in some foods that can increase the risk of heart disease.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils

Vegetable oils that have been chemically processed to convert them into a more solid form, often used in processed foods and associated with health risks like heart disease.