Shakira eats baked potatoes, instead of having french fries like Camila does.  A medium size baked potato has 17 mg of Vitamin C over 161 Cal. A medium size of fries has 9 mg of Vitamin C over 380 Cal. Which healthy dietary principle is Shakira CORRECTLY achieving? Choose the BEST CORRECT answer.

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (MyPlate)?

All of the following are characteristics of the Dietary Reference Intakes (RDI’s) EXCEPT……. Choose the INCORRECT / FALSE answer.

I can apply what I learned today in class. Some things I can do to prevent foodborne illness are……. Select ALL the CORRECT answers. HINT: there are 

When you have eaten a meal, a greater proportion of your blood goes to your digestive system, compared as when you are at rest between meals or exercising, where a greater proportion of your blood is in other organ systems like e.g. the muscular system. That is why it is not a good practice to do exercise or go swimming with a full stomach!

When the epiglottis doesn’t move correctly, it can lead to…….???? That is why we should not talk while we eat!! Choose the best CORRECT / TRUE answer.

Excess proteins and carbohydrates in our diet can be converted in our bodies into fatty acids and stored as fat potentially contributing to obesity. 

Read the following statements.  Choose the answer that is FALSE.

The digestive system is the organ system that is primarily responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body. The endocrine system also plays a key role in the digestion of foods, as well as the circulatory system plays a role in the absorption and distribution of nutrients.

Ms. Martinetto got sick drinking fresh crystal clear water form a beautiful stream. Which PARASITE is often contracted by hikers that drink untreated water from streams?