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Adults should aim to eat 700mg of calcium each day. Which of these foods contains 700mg of calcium?
100g of boiled spinach
100g of cheddar cheese
100g of low fat fruit yoghurt
Where does most of your vitamin D come from?
Sunlight
Eggs
Fortified breakfast cereal
How many 200ml glasses of water should you drink each day?
6 β 8
8 β 10
10 β 12
What's the difference between a 'use by' and a 'best before' date?
'Best before' is a deadline for freezing food. 'Use by' is a date for eating it
'Use by' date is for foods that can be dangerous if you eat them after it. 'Best before' means it might not taste as good after
They mean exactly the same
Which of these foods doesnβt count towards your 5-a-day?
Sweet Potatoes
Orange juice
Potato Chips
For a food to be considered βlow-sugarβ, how much sugar should it have in it?
No more than 10g per 100g for food and 7.5g per 100ml for drink
No more than 5g per 100g for food and 2.5g per 100ml for drink
No more than 7.5g per 100g for food and 5g per 100ml for drink
Which of these take-away coffees has the most calories?
Medium skimmed mocha
Medium skimmed cappuccino
Medium skimmed latte
How much of the recommended intake of protein should be from seafood?
5%
40%
20%
Which of these seafoods should we NOT eat more of?
King mackerel
Salmon
Shrimp
Green peas are an example of a lean protein that can replace meat in your diet.
False
True
What food is the largest single source of saturated fat in the American diet?
Cheese
Burgers
Pizza
What type of food is the biggest single source of sodium in the American diet?
Pasta and pasta dishes
Yeast breads
Pizza
Which of these fatty foods is healthiest for cooking?
Lard
Butter
Olive oil
It's a good idea to replace some of your moderate physical activity with high-intensity physical activity.
True
False
Which of these is a good strategy to decrease the amount of food you eat at a party?
Get away from the food table before starting a conversation
Wear a tight belt
Drink lots of water