Mythbusters
True or False: White chocolate is made with the same ingredients as chocolate, but is dyed a white-ish color for aesthetic purposes.
False! There actually is no cocoa in white chocolate. It is instead made with cocoa butter.
What is the correct order in which foods travel throughout digestion?
a) Mouth, stomach, large intestine, esophagus, small intestine
b) Mouth, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, large intestine
c) Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
d) Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine
c) Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What mineral are bananas and sweet potatoes known to be abundant in?
Potassium
How many calories is a typical food label based on?
a) 1200kcal
b) 2000kcal
c) 1500kcal
d) 2500kcal
b) 2000 kcal
Which food has the highest protein content per serving?
a) Kidney beans
b) Canned tuna
c) Peanut butter
d) Sunflower seeds
b) canned tuna
True or False: Oral supplements such as protein powder and vitamin supplements are necessary for optimal health.
False! These supplements are not necessary for the average person who does not have medical conditions and is eating a high-quality diet filled with a variety of healthy foods.
Which food is most likely to cause acid reflux? a) Sweet potatoes
b) Smoked salmon
c) Apple pie
d) Coffee
d) coffee
What fruit is commonly referred to as a superfood because of its antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, and calcium content?
a) Watermelon
b) Pineapple
c) Kiwis
d) Mangoes
c) Kiwis
True or False: The ingredients list on a food label arranges its ingredients in alphabetical order.
False! Ingredients are arranged from highest density to lowest density.
Which of these dairy-free milk products have a similar amount of protein to dairy milk?
a) Almond milk
b) Oat milk
c) Soy milk
d) Coconut milk
c) Soy milk
True or False: The majority of our salt intake comes from adding salt to our food throughout the cooking process.
False! Almost 70% of our sodium intake comes from processed foods and foods eaten at restaurants.
How long is the human esophagus?
a) 8-12 inches
b) 4-6 inches
c) 18-22 inches
a) 8-12 inches
What vitamin is most closely related to bone health?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin B-12
d) Vitamin K
b) Vitamin D
Food labels are allowed to mark their products as “low sodium” if the sodium content is at or below a certain amount per serving. What is that amount?
a) 140mg
b) 250mg
c) 50mg
d) 100mg
a) 140mg
True or false: Protein is the main source of energy during intense exercise.
False! Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body during exercise, and once these stores run out, fat is used for energy.
True or False: Oranges contain the highest amount of vitamin C per serving out of all fruits and vegetables.
False! There are some fruits and vegetables with higher vitamin C content per serving than oranges, including bell peppers and broccoli.
How long does the entire process of digestion take from start to finish (in other words, from the food entering the body to the time that it exits)?
a) 6-8 hours
b) 12-20 hours
c) 30-40 hours
d) 48+ hours
d) 48+ hours
Consumption of beta carotene, a phytonutrient that converts into vitamin A, is known to maintain eye health. Which food is known to have high amounts of this nutrient?
a) Yogurt
b) Carrots
c) Salmon
d) Blackberries
b) carrots
True or False: If a food contains below 5 calories per serving, the manufacturer can indicate that the food has 0 calories per serving.
True! This is why olive oil spray bottles and similar products say that a serving is 0 calories, when there are certainly calories in the product.
Which meat alternative has the highest protein content per serving?
a)Seitan
b) Tofu
c) Jackfruit
d) chickpeas
a) Seitan
Where does the majority of calories come from in an alcoholic beverage such as a fruity cocktail? a) added sugar
b) carbs
c) the alcohol itself
d) artificial sweeteners
c) the alcohol itself
Bile is a fluid that helps digestion of fats by breaking them down into fatty acids. Where is bile STORED?
a) Large intestine
b) Pancreas
c) Gallbladder
d) Stomach
c) Gallbladder
Select the true statement about fiber.
a) Insoluble fiber helps you feel full for longer, soluble fiber increases stool bulk
b) Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar levels while insoluble fiber increases speed of passage of foods through the GI tract
c) Insoluble fiber helps absorption of dietary fat while soluble fiber aids with absorption of protein and carbohydrate
d) There is no difference in the function of soluble vs insoluble fiber
b) Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar levels while insoluble fiber increases speed of passage of foods through the GI tract
True or false: Cooked foods have the same nutritional profile as their raw version.
False! Example: By cooking vegetables in a frying pan, they are losing some of their nutrients including their fiber content. Also, the calorie content of 3 oz of cooked chicken, for example, is most comparable to 4 oz of raw chicken. In these cases, there is a concept known as the 25% shrinkage rate. In other words, a raw food will shrink by roughly 25% after being cooked.
Which part of your digestive system is mainly responsible for absorption of protein?
a) Large intestine
b) Stomach
c) Esophagus
d) Small intestine
d) Small Intestine