Question

1. 16. what is the recommendation in cups of low - fat or fat - free milk that should be consumed each day?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

1. 17. which nutrient contains more than double the calories of any of the others? (1 point) *

a. fats
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
d. vitamins

1. 18. food high in fiber include all of the following except? (1 point) *

a. beans
b. oranges
c. rice
d. steak

Explanation:

• For question 16: According to dietary guidelines, the recommended daily intake of low - fat or fat - free milk is 3 cups.
• For question 17: Fats contain 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 calories per gram. So fats have more than double the calories of carbohydrates and proteins, and vitamins are non - caloric (except for some fat - soluble vitamins which have minimal caloric contribution in terms of this comparison).
• For question 18: Beans are legumes rich in fiber, oranges have dietary fiber (especially in the peel and pulp), rice (especially brown rice) has some fiber. Steak is a source of protein and has very little to no fiber.

Answer:

1. c. 3
2. a. fats
3. d. steak