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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
Fortified breakfast cereal
Eggs
How many 200ml glasses of water should you drink each day?
6 β 8
10 β 12
8 β 10
What's the difference between a 'use by' and a 'best before' date?
'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
'Best before' is a deadline for freezing food. 'Use by' is a date for eating it
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 7.5g per 100g for food and 5g per 100ml for drink
No more than 5g per 100g for food and 2.5g 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?
40%
20%
5%
Which of these seafoods should we NOT eat more of?
Shrimp
King mackerel
Salmon
Green peas are an example of a lean protein that can replace meat in your diet.
True
False
What food is the largest single source of saturated fat in the American diet?
Pizza
Burgers
Cheese
What type of food is the biggest single source of sodium in the American diet?
Pizza
Yeast breads
Pasta and pasta dishes
Which of these fatty foods is healthiest for cooking?
Butter
Lard
Olive oil
It's a good idea to replace some of your moderate physical activity with high-intensity physical activity.
False
True
Which of these is a good strategy to decrease the amount of food you eat at a party?
Wear a tight belt
Drink lots of water
Get away from the food table before starting a conversation