Oct 15, 2007 Test Answers

1. True
There are only 65 mg of calcium in ˝ cup of cottage cheese, but an 8-ounce serving of milk or yogurt has 300 mg. A 1-ounce piece of cheddar cheese has 200 mg.

2. True
Both butter and margarine have 100 calories and 12 grams of fat per Tablespoon. If the margarine is hydrogenated, which means that it was made from a liquid which was turned into a solid, this process adds unhealthy trans fats which increase the risk of heart disease.

3. False
There is usually little difference between canned or frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, the canned and frozen varieties may have even more nutrients because they are processed at their peak during harvest time.

4. c. You will gain about 1 pound in a month. 
We are still the product of calories in versus calories used. There are about 3500 calories in a pound, so the extra 100 calories per day, although it may seem small, add up.

5. b. Papaya
It is followed by grapefruit, orange then mango. We normally associate vitamin C with citrus fruits, but papaya is higher. Try some new varieties of fruits and vegetables that you have never tried before. You may be surprised at how nutritious they are.  

6. False
Cholesterol is only found in animal products.

7. True
Iceberg lettuce is second to potatoes. Potatoes are high in glycemic index and will tend to make you feel hungrier and iceberg lettuce is high in water content and low in nutrients. Neither of the 2 highest consumed vegetables are particularly good for you.

8. c.  10 teaspoons of sugar

9. False
Baby carrots come from a special variety of carrots that are designed to grow closer together and have a uniform diameter. These carrots are then trimmed into “baby” size.

10. c
Contrary to popular belief, eating late at night does not significantly increase fat storage or cause weight gain. Weight gain comes when you eat more calories than your body burns no matter when you eat.