The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Designed to Reduce the Risk

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of

• A) cancer.
• B) cardiovascular disease.
• C) obesity.
• D) foodborne illness.
• E) All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Personal Property Taxes

Taxes levied by local governments on the value of personal property such as vehicles, boats, and equipment.

FICA Taxes

Federal taxes required to be deducted from employees' wages for Social Security and Medicare, also paid in part by employers.

Adjusted Gross Income

The measure of one's taxable income, calculated as gross income minus allowable adjustments.

Deductible Contribution

A contribution to a qualified plan or account that is eligible to be deducted from the contributor's gross income for tax purposes.