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_______ The food pyramid of the 1970\'s differs from the United States Departmen

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Question

_______ The food pyramid of the 1970's differs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food pyramid guidelines today. Which of the following is NOT a recent change in our food pyramid today, from previous versions? a) exercise is included as an important component b) lean meats are preferred over fatty ones c) vegetable-based and whole grain carbohydrates are favored over breads and pastas d) None of the above - but this question made me hungry ________ Some people need more energy than others, under certain temporary circumstances. Which of the following is NOT an example of an individual that needs extra nutrition? a) a child that is growing b) a teenager during puberty c) a middle-age adult d) a pregnant woman _________The expensive tissue hypothesis helps to explain why brain size exploded during the evolution of our human ancestors, up until modern humans. Gut size decreased, allowing brains (an expensive tissue) to increase in size, because our ancestors started eating the following regularly: a) meat b) vegetables c) hard-shelled nuts d) Flinstone's Kids Vitamins ________ Individuals who do not get enough protein may exhibit bloated abdomens due to gas build-up in the stomach, as well as muscle fatigue and wasting. what is the name for this nutritional deficiency? a) pellagra b) goiter c) kwashiorkor d) diabetes ________ Beriberi is one of several vitamin B deficiencies that is linked to in the US cardiovascular disease and decreased nerve function. Beriberi is most common among this population: a) professional athletes b) alcoholics c) deep-sea divers d) administrative assistants

Explanation / Answer

Ans 10. d) None of the above.

In the previous food pyramids , grains featured prominently as the base , which is now replaced with veggies and whole grains.

Even the fat containing meat is practically invisible on the new plate icon.

People have become more aware about their fitness.