Consider the following statements about diet as a factor that promotes positive health:
(A) A balanced diet can lift one's mood, strengthen the immune system and make one feel better to cope with stresses of life.
(B) The key to healthy living is to eat five small meals a day, and eat a varied well-balanced diet.
(C) How much nutrition one needs depends on one's activity level, genetic make-up, climate, and health history.
(D) When we are stressed, we seek 'comfort foods' which are low in fats, salt and sugar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Only two
(A) A balanced diet can lift one's mood, strengthen the immune system and make one feel better to cope with stresses of life. — Correct. A balanced diet lifts mood, gives more energy, strengthens the immune system and helps one cope with the stresses of life.
(B) The key to healthy living is to eat five small meals a day, and eat a varied well-balanced diet. — Incorrect. The number of meals is changed. The key to healthy living is to eat three main meals a day with a varied, well-balanced diet.
(C) How much nutrition one needs depends on one's activity level, genetic make-up, climate, and health history. — Correct. Nutritional need is not the same for everyone. It depends on activity level, genetic make-up, climate and health history.
(D) When we are stressed, we seek 'comfort foods' which are low in fats, salt and sugar. — Incorrect. The direction is reversed. Under stress, people look for 'comfort foods' that are high in fats, salt and sugar.
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