Question

select the correct answer
karen is 17 years old and has a bmi that indicates appropriate weight. she loves to eat all kinds of food
which strategy will best help karen maintain her health?
○ a. eat nutrient - dense food and engage in regular physical activity
○ b. start controlling her diet and walk two miles each day
○ c. avoid food with unsaturated fat and take up a sport like tennis

Explanation:

• Option A: Eating nutrient - dense food provides essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients. Regular physical activity helps in maintaining a healthy weight, improving cardiovascular health, and enhancing overall well - being. Since Karen already has an appropriate weight (as indicated by BMI), this is a balanced approach for maintaining health.
• Option B: Controlling diet might imply unnecessary restriction. Karen's BMI is appropriate, so she doesn't need to start controlling her diet in a restrictive sense. Just maintaining a balanced diet (which is part of nutrient - dense eating in Option A) is better.
• Option C: Unsaturated fats (like those in olive oil, avocados) are healthy fats and should not be avoided. A more comprehensive approach (like in Option A) that includes a variety of healthy foods (not just avoiding one type of fat) and physical activity is better.

Answer:

A. eat nutrient - dense food and engage in regular physical activity