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If Steven needs 2400 calories per day to maintain his weight, what is the recommended maximum upper limit of added sugars he should consume each day?

Folic acid is added to ____ in order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, the body can synthesize niacin from the amino acid ____.

The American Heart Association recommends a saturated fat intake of ____ of total calories.

The ____ is the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA.

Jack decides to purchase waffle #1 and eats three of the waffles for breakfast. Approximately, what amounts of total fat and total carbohydrates did the waffles contribute to his meal?

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions. Jill’s research on the risks of excess protein should lead her to give what advice to John?

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe’s pediatrician’s office. David’s first question is “Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?” Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. To prevent the risk of chronic disease in adulthood, what practice would you recommend?