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The Question:

Match the proper serving size to the correct visual reference:
a)closed fist
b)two fingers
c)cupped hand
d)open palm
e)tip of thumb

1)a serving of meat
2)one teaspoon of fat
3)a serving of fruits or vegetables
4)a serving of whole grains
5)one ounce of cheese

Answer: a with 3; b with 5; c with 4; d with 1; e with 2

How is your nutritional knowledge holding up? We continue on with the next question:

Because it’s made using salt, cheese can be a surprisingly high source of sodium. Match the following 1-ounce servings of cheese to their correct sodium counts.
a)Cheddar
b)Feta
c)Parmesan
d)Provolone
e)Swiss

1)454 milligrams
2)376 milligrams
3)248 milligrams
4)176 milligrams
5)54 milligrams

Answer: c with 1; b with 2; d with 3; a with 4; e with 5. Hard cheeses are often saltier than softer cheeses because they are bathed in brine ( a saltwater solution ) to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life.

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The Question:

Which of the following foods are often hidden sources of sodium?
a)breakfast cereal
b)salad dressing
c)canned beans
d)barbecue sauce
e)all of the above

Answer: E. Because salt acts as a preservative, it is a common ingredient in foods with long long shelf lives, such as the examples.

The quiz continues:

Question 8:

True or False: Low-fat or fat-free dairy foods contain less calcium than their full-fat counterparts.

Answer: False. Low or Fat-free dairy foods often contain slightly higher amounts of calcium than full-fat dairy foods.

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How are you doing so far? Here are your next two questions in the nutrition quiz.

Question 6:

True or False: White vegetables offer little nutritional value; only brightly colored vegetables are full of nutrients

Answer: False. Vegetables of every color offer nutritional benefits.

Question 7:

Which of the following contains the most fiber?
a)1/2 cup of baked beans
b)a turkey sandwich made with whole-grain bread
c)1 prepared packet of instant oatmeal
d)1 cup fresh, whole strawberries

Answer: A. Beans are an excellent source of fiber. A 1/2 cup of typical canned or homemade baked beans contains 7 grams of fiber, more then double the amount found in the other examples.

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Question 4:

Your body needs dietary fat in order to effectively process certain vitamins. Which of the following vitamins are soluble in fat? Which in Water?

a)vitamin A
b)B vitamins
c)vitamin C
d)vitamin D
e)vitamin E
f)vitamin K

Answer: Fat Soluble = A,D,E,F Water Soluble = B,C
Because fat soluble vitamins are warehoused in the body, you’re less likely to be deficient in them if you maintain a well balanced diet. Water-soluble vitamins require regular replacement through a well balanced diet.

Question 5:

True or False: If a food label proclaims the product is trans-fat free, it is

Answer: FALSE. Food and Drug Administration regulations state that a trans-fat-free food must contain 0.5 or less grams of trans-fat per serving. Although there is not way to determine the exact amount of the fat in the item looking at the food ingredients list may help. This list is arranged in order of concentration; therefore, if the trans-fat is listed close to the end of the list then there is not a large quantity in the product.

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The question:

Match the term to the correct definition:

A)Fat-Free
B)Low-Fat
C)Reduced Fat
D)Lean
E)Light

1)0.5 grams of fat or less
2)Half the fat or less of the full-fat version
3)25% less fat than the full-fat version
4)Less than 10 grams total fat and 4.5 grams saturated fat
5) 3 grams fat or fewer

Answer: A with 1; B with 5; C with 3; D with 4; E with 2