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Nutrition

Skill Level 1

1. Describe the food pyramid guide. List the number of servings required from each group per day. Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?

2. Explain the difference between the following:

a. Lacto-ovo vegetarian

b. Ovo vegetarian

c. Vegan vegetarian

3. Plan a two-day menu, containing a balanced lacto-ovo vegetarian diet utilizing the food pyramid guide.

4. What is another name for Vitamin B1 and B2?

5. List at least three significant food sources of the following nutrients:

a. Vitamin C

b. Vitamin A

c. Vitamin B1

d. Vitamin B2

e. Iron

f. Calcium

==6. Why is it important to drink plenty of water every day? How much water should you drink every day?==

7. Name three common diseases that can be controlled by diet.

==8. What is the difference between whole wheat flour and white flour, and which one has the higher nutritive value?==

9. What does RDA stand for? What does it mean?

10. Why is it important not to take excessive amounts of some vitamins and minerals?