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Name a food: That is a whole grain

Match the type of essential fatty acid with its name. A. Omega-3 B. Omega-6

Which nutrient is important for fertility/reproduction, sexual maturation, immunity, gene expression, and cell growth?

True or false: Stress can contribute to hypertension.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should provide no more than ____% of kcal in one’s diet.

Please draw MyPlate. Which of the food groups represented do some leading nutrition scientists say should not be part of this visual guide & why? 

If this person who eats 80 grams of protein consumes 2200 kcal in one day, what percentage of the kcal comes from protein? _________

Prenatal supplements contain ___________ to help reduce risk of neural tube defects.

Describe three health benefits of consuming a diet high in fiber. 

Consuming a lot of ____________________________ and not enough _____________________________ may lead to cardiometabolic disorders. (Please provide two types of foods/beverages for each blank)