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This site is dedicated to the Power of Balanced Nutrition
Balanced Nutrition Quiz Part One |
Answer the Questions, then click on the link to review your answers:
1. Apples and apple juice have the same glycemic index rating.
True/False
2. Which would be a better carbohydrate choice in creating a low glycemic meal.
a) raw sliced carrots
b) steamed baby red potatoes
c) sliced tomato and cucumber
3. HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is a "good" cholesterol.
True/False
4. The liver makes cholesterol.
True/False
5. What are the two classifications of naturally occuring fats?
a) Saturated and Monounsaturated
b) Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated
c) Saturated and Unsaturated
6. Eicosanoids are hormones that are manufactured
a) in every cell
b) in the pancreas
c) in the brain
7. A good source of Omega-3 oil is
a) cold pressed olive oil
b) cold water fish
c) margarine
8. Farm raised fish are just as good a source of Omega-3 as wild fish.
True/False
9. Proper fat intake is essential for health
True/False
10. In the typical diet today the ratio of Omega-6:Omega-3 fatty acids is
a) about 4-6:1
b) 30:1
c) about 20:1
11. Caffeine has what effect on insulin production
a) It has no effect
b) It raises insulin
c) It lowers insulin
12. Headache, confusion, loss of concentration, and anxiety are symptoms of
a) High blood sugar
b) Low blood sugar
c) High blood pressure
13. The brain is made up of
a) More than 30% fat
b) More than 60% fat
c) Less than 20% fat
14. Polyunsaturated fats are an essential part of daily nutrition because they are the building blocks for neurochemical transmitters.
True/False
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