Below is the solution to the quiz that I had posted yesterday on my Navtej Kohli Blog.
1. False. Whole wheat bread is always high in fiber.
Whole wheat bread can be as low in fiber as white bread. “One hundred percent whole grain” is a better indicator that bread is high in fiber.
2. True. Fatty acids, like those found in fish, are healthy for you.
Omega-3 fatty acids lower total cholesterol.
3. True. Microwave cooking preserves the nutrients in vegetables.
Because the food cooks rapidly and is usually in only a small amount of liquid, nutrient loss through evaporation or in the cooking liquid is minimal.
4. False. Taking a vitamin supplement has just as many nutritional benefits as foods.
Whole foods offer greater nutrition benefits because they combine essential vitamins with micronutrients such as phytochemicals and antioxidants.
5. True. You must burn 3500 calories more than you eat to lose 1 pound.
Losing, gaining, and maintaining weight is a matter of balancing calories consumed and expended. You’ll drop a pound if you burn 3,500 calories more than you eat.
6. True. LDL is commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) clogs arteries and raises heart attack risk.
7. False. The USDA recommends moderate to vigorous activity for 30 minutes, 3 to 4 days a week.
The USDA recommends 30 minutes of daily exercise.
8. False. Fruit yogurt is always a low calorie food.
Fruit yogurt often contains added sugar which contributes to overall calorie count.
9. False. Foods high in fat are always bad for you.
Watch your daily fat intake, not just the fat content of individual foods. Many foods, such as avocados, nuts, and fatty fish, are a good source of heart-healthy fats.
10. False. Organic foods have been scientifically proven to be healthier than non-organic foods.
The organic label refers to how a food is grown, handled, and processed. There has been no scientific evidence to date that organic food is more nutritious.
11. False. “Whole wheat” is often a better indicator of high fiber than the term “whole grain”.
While some whole wheat products may claim they’re made with whole-grain, not all are made with 100% whole grains or may contain high amounts of sugar and fat.
12. True. The USDA recommends 6-8 servings of grains each day.
The USDA recommends also recommends that at least half of your daily allowance of grains come from whole-grain sources.
13. False. It is recommended that people have a moderate amount of partially hydrogenated oil in their diet.
Partially hydrogenated oil is a form of unhealthful trans fat, which you want to minimize in your diet.
14. False. There is no difference in the carbohydrate content of white rice and brown rice.
Brown rice may have more fiber than white rice, but the amount of carbohydrates is the same.
15. False. The fat in avocado is good for you.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat: the fat of choice for heart health helps lower total cholesterol levels and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and raises HDL, or “good” cholesterol.
16. False. There is increasing evidence that a diet with healthful fats is better for you than an extremely low-fat diet.
Moderation is key to any diet.
Hope all the readers might have learned a lot by this health quiz….
