Archive for May, 2008

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Nutrition Quiz

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For the next 21 days we’ll be posting a nutritional quiz question for you to test your knowledge! Good luck.
Question 1
Match the following food groups to the type of fat they contain the most of:
A)Butter, cheese, ground beef
B)Avocados, nuts, olive oil
C)Fish, flaxseed, soybean oil
D)Margarine, shortening, commercial baked goods
1)Monounsaturated Fats
2)Polyunsaturated Fats
3)Saturated Fat
4)Trans Fat
Answer: A with [...]

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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Nutrition Quiz - Question #9

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The Question:
Which of the following measurements represents the correct amount of sodium an adult should aim to consume in a day?
a)1/8 teaspoon
b)1/2 teaspoon
c)1 teaspoon
d)1 tablespoon
Answer: C. According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, most people should keep sodium intake at 2,300 milligrams per day or less. That’s about the amount found in one small teaspoon [...]

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