solutions 2025/2026 edition
Which statement best explains how chronic diseases are linked to poor eating choices?
a. Adolescent children adopt unhealthy eating practices and a sedentary lifestyle.
b. Chronic diseases are prevalent among people of all ages, especially those over the
age of 60.
c. Chronic diseases occur during adulthood, when the prevalence of obesity is lowest.
d. Each healthy eating decision increases the risk of developing chronic disease later in
life. ✅✅a. Adolescent children adopt unhealthy eating practices and a sedentary
lifestyle.
What could happen to a person's body as a result of unhealthy eating and a sedentary
lifestyle?
a. The digestive system would safely regulate blood sugar levels.
b. A balance of energy would occur due to equal caloric input and output.
c. A buildup of cholesterol plaque would begin in the bloodstream.
d. Cells would be able to perform normal cell function and maintenance ✅✅c. A
buildup of cholesterol plaque would begin in the bloodstream.
Which statement describes a way to treat diabetes through nutritional choices?
a. Choose a diet that is high in red meats.
b. Consume foods that have added sugar.
c. Incorporate a large amount of refined carbohydrates into the diet.
d. Consume fewer sugars. ✅✅d. Consume fewer sugars.
Which of these sources provides reliable information on nutrition?
a. family and friends
b. medical associations
c. magazine ads
d. social media posts ✅✅b. medical associations
Which statement describes a benefit of using a personal food log?
a. It creates a personal inventory of current eating habits.
b. It evaluates the nutrients that are consumed by friends and family.
c. It guarantees that caloric intake is reduced to a healthy level.
d. It categorizes a list of chronic diseases to which a person is most susceptible ✅✅a.
It creates a personal inventory of current eating habits.
Which action is an example of someone taking action to accept personal responsibility
for eating right?
a. continuing to eat while watching television
b. consuming high-fat foods every day
c. writing down foods consumed at each meal in a day