Nutrition Quiz #2

Nutrition Quiz #2

When you think of all the quiz shows that have been on television, almost since the beginning, it appears that we enjoy testing our knowledge—especially if there’s a prize involved! There are even so-called home versions of these popular shows, so that fans can recreate the quiz show environment with family and friends.

Even if you aren’t a fan of television quiz shows, you may have fun testing your knowledge in other ways. Here is the second in my series of nutrition quizzes. And you could even say that there is a prize involved! The more you educate yourself about healthy eating, the better you will feel, and nothing beats the prize of your good health!

The answers are below, but remember not to peek!

This is a multiple-choice nutrition quiz so just select one correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. Which of the following does NOT qualify as a “serving” of Protein according to U.S. government guidelines?

a. 1 large egg prepared over-easy, just the way you like it
b. A juicy, prime rib served at your favorite restaurant
c. 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans in your mom’s yummy chili recipe
d. 4 oz. tofu your vegan friend served when she had you over for dinner

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Simple Carbohydrate?

a. Maple Syrup
b. Brown rice
c. White flour
d. Watermelon

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Saturated Fats?

a. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.
b. Saturated fats are harder to digest, than their unsaturated cousins.
c. Saturated fats come only from animal sources.
d. Saturated fats may last longer without spoiling than unsaturated fats.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamins?

a. The best way to get vitamins is from a pill or other supplement.
b. The word Vitamins means they are vital for good health.
c. Vitamins can be destroyed by light and heat.
d. Some vitamins are fat-soluble and some are water-soluble.

5. Which of the following is NOT true about Fiber?

a. You need both souluble and insoluble Fiber to be healthy.
b. Fiber may pass through you without actually being digested.
c. Bran cereal and prunes are the only really good sources of fiber.
d. Fiber is what moves you.

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Answers

1. b. Although prime rib is a source of good-quality protein, the key here is the “serving” size. A serving of meat can best be visualized as being about the size of a deck of cards. You can imagine therefore, that the typical prime rib served in a restaurant may be enough for several generous servings. Consider sharing or taking some home for another meal. You will feel better after dinner, and be healthier in the long run.

2. b. Simple carbs are those that digest very quickly and go almost immediately into your bloodstream, thus raising your insulin levels. Sugars, syrups, fruits, white flour, and even some vegetables fall into this category. The more complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice and other whole grains, digest more slowly and therefore take longer to get into your bloodstream. This is important if you have diabetes, are trying to lose weight or if you don’t want to spike your insulin levels for whatever reason.

3. c. While saturated fats do come mainly from animal sources and include butter, lard and the visible and invisible fat in meat and dairy products, there actually are a few plant sources. These include coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Another category of plant-based foods that have saturated fats are those in which the fats have been hydrogenated, which means that hydrogen has been added to provide texture and longer shelf life, but in the process the fats become saturated. This would apply to many peanut butters, shortenings, margarines and other processed food products. Whether, from animal or plant, if it’s solid at room temperature, it’s saturated.

4. a. It’s true that many health experts recommend that you supplement your diet with vitamin pills. However, this may not be the best source of these important nutrients. The vitamins in food seem to be more accessible to your body than vitamins from pills, mostly because, in food they are not isolated, but surrounded by other substances that work together with the vitamins to keep you healthy. This is not to say you shouldn’t take a vitamin supplement; just do not make the mistake of thinking that a pill can replace nutritious whole foods in your diet.

5. c. Bran cereal and prunes are undoubtedly good sources of fiber, but fiber abounds in so many other foods, that you can easily get enough without ever eating either. It may help you to know that fiber is what forms the structure of plants. This means that whenever you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and cereals, beans, and nuts, you are eating fiber. You may even find that such things as bran and prunes make your digestive system—shall we say—a little grumpy? If this is the case, try switching your thinking to include lots of whole, unprocessed foods in your diet. Fiber is what moves you, or at least your--ahem--bowels, so it is important to get enough, but fiber can come from a variety of delicious choices.

Eat and be healthy with my best regards,






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