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What are the six (6) classes of nutrients we need to thrive?  Select ALL the CORRECT NUTRIENTS.

SUNY Sullivan wants to award the healthiest students. They interviewed participants asking them what they eat and how much exercise they do. Randomly they pick four students out of the healthier finalist. Could you help SUNY Sullivan choose the BEST healthier student according to My Plate? Analyze the following student cases using MyPlate guidelines as a reference. Choose the BEST healthier student among the following examples.

The Nutrition Facts panel on processed foods provides the number of servings per container, the amount of calories per serving, and the amounts of all the nutrients, artificial flavors, preservatives and nano-molecules used to make the food.

Food intoxication is when the food illness is caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

Microorganism thrive in certain conditions such as…….. Select ALL the best CORRECT answers. HINT: there are 3 correct answers.

According to the video “Start at the Store: Preventing Food born iIlness”,  you should start food safety……. Choose the best CORRECT answer.

Examples of parasitic protozoa that can contaminate our food are…… Select ALL the CORRECT answers. HINT: there are 2 correct answers.

Between which degrees Fahrenheit will bacteria multiply most rapidly? Identify the DANGER ZONE Fahrenheit degrees range. Chose the best CORRECT answer. 

We can gather proteins from animals and plant sources. Animal protein provides complete proteins, with all 20 amino acids. e.g. meats, seafood, dairy, eggs Most plant protein sources provide incomplete proteins, lacking some of the 20 amino acids. e.g. grains, seeds, nuts, mushrooms. Plant protein sources are still healthier protein sources than animal protein sources as most of them they lack of saturated and trans fats, and other bioaccumulated unhealthy substances. 

According to the the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (MyPlate), how many minutes of moderate exercise should adults do weekly?  Choose the best CORRECT answer.