Author Question: Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.? a. The ... (Read 55 times)

debasdf · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Which is the most accurate statement about beverage consumption practices in the U.S.?
a. The average calorie intake from beverages among U.S. adults over 20 years old increases with age.
b. Vegetable juices are a concern because their intake adds a significant amount of discretionary calories.
c. The mild diuretic effect of a moderate intake of caffeinated beverages does not prevent people from meeting fluid needs.
d. Artificially sweetened carbonated beverages do not crowd more nutritious foods out of the diet.
e. Sports beverages are beneficial because most exercisers need the extra carbohydrate for fuel.

Question 2

What is the best beverage choice?
a. sports drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet
b. hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium
c. soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body
d. fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals
e. bottled water because it is guaranteed to be safe