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How Well Do You Know Basic Nutrition? Quiz Questions
Adults should aim to eat 700mg of calcium each day. Which of these foods contains 700mg of calcium?

100g of cheddar cheese
100g of low fat fruit yoghurt
100g of boiled spinach
Where does most of your vitamin D come from?

Eggs
Fortified breakfast cereal
Sunlight
How many 200ml glasses of water should you drink each day?

8 β 10
10 β 12
6 β 8
What's the difference between a 'use by' and a 'best before' date?

They mean exactly the same
'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
Which of these foods doesnβt count towards your 5-a-day?

Potato Chips
Orange juice
Sweet Potatoes
For a food to be considered βlow-sugarβ, how much sugar should it have in it?

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
No more than 10g per 100g for food and 7.5g per 100ml for drink
Which of these take-away coffees has the most calories?

Medium skimmed latte
Medium skimmed cappuccino
Medium skimmed mocha
How much of the recommended intake of protein should be from seafood?

40%
5%
20%
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.

False
True
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
Get away from the food table before starting a conversation
Drink lots of water