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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. |