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This fruit helps reduce bad cholesterol, prevents weight gain, and aids in weight loss. A. Banana B. Apple C. Tomato *HINT = An _______ a day keeps the doctor away!
What is an APPLE
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This green vegetable is an excellent source of potassium and fiber. It is also commonly pickled! A. Celery B. Cucumber C. Lettuce
What is a CUCUMBER
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Which contains more sugar? A. Frozen yogurt B. Ice cream
What is FROZEN YOGURT. Although ‘healthier’ in the sense that it contains more probiotics, most serving sizes contain more grams of sugar than ice cream.
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This food item can contain more salt than an entire bag of pretzels. A. Bag of frozen fruit B. Bag of frozen vegetables C. Canned vegetables D. Can of sardines
What are CANNED VEGETABLES. The sodium levels used to preserve canned vegetables can be extremely high and contribute to heart disease.
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This is what makes up gelatin, a common ingredient in many gummy candies and Jello. A. Sugar B. Animal fat C. Animal skin, cartilage, and bone D. Corn syrup
What is ANIMAL SKIN, CARTILAGE, AND BONE. Essentially these are all the ‘leftovers’ from the meat industry that are boiled down to produce gelatin.
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This fruit helps reduce bloating, fight cancer, and give energy to the body. A. Lemon B. Pear C. Banana
What is a BANANA
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This veggie is a good source of vitamin A and folic acid, and grows in a pod. A. Green Beans B. Edamame C. Peas
What are PEAS
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Does consuming dairy, carbs, or eggs for breakfast allow the most weight loss? A. Dairy B. Carbs C. Eggs
What is DAIRY. In a twelve week study, people who consumed a dairy-based breakfast each morning lost the most weight.
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Drinking excessive amounts of soda can lead to this health problem. A. Diabetes B. Heart Disease C. Obesity D. All of the above
What is ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Shellac is the coating on many candies that gives them a shiny appearance. It is made of this ingridient. A. Boiled sugar B. Animal fat C. Insect secretions
What are INSECT SECRETIONS. A female bug native to Thailand produces these secretions that are made into shellac, or confectioner’s glaze.
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This fruit is not an actual berry and is a plentiful source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and folate. A. Blackberry B. Blueberry C. Strawberry *Hint - This ‘berry’ is part of the name of a popular children’s cartoon character: _____ Shortcake
What is a STRAWBERRY
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This vegetable gives the body potassium, iron, and can turn the skin orange if eaten in too large of a quantity! A. Carrot B. Potato C. Pumpkin
What is a CARROT
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Does milk or soda have more calories? A. Milk B. Soda
What is MILK. Milk has more calories than soda, but there really is no comparison between the two because the health benefits of milk fat outweigh those of soda.
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This food is liked to attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity. A. Salt B. Processed Gluten C. Artificial Sweeteners D. Artificial Food Coloring
What is ARTIFICAL FOOD COLORING. Red, blue, and yellow dyes are all shown to be some of the many contributors to this disorder.
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Carmine is a natural red food dye that is found in Skittles. This dye is made of this ingredient. A. Blood B. Boiled bugs C. Shellac
What are BOILED BUGS. Cochineal bugs are a type of beetle that is boiled down to produce red food coloring.
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Although this fruit has many healthy benefits, if consumed in large quantities, this fruit is known to contribute the pancreatitis and dermatitis. A. Mango B. Clementine C. Kiwi *Hint - This fruit is notoriously difficult to peel, people sometimes need knives or spoons to ‘peel’ it
What is KIWI
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This vegetable is a good source of folate, potassium, and organic sulfur compounds. A. Garlic B. Onion C. Potato *Hint - Be careful not to cry while cutting this veggie!
What is an ONION
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This bread is the healthiest choice. A. Rye B. Whole - wheat C. Sourdough
What is WHOLE WHEAT bread. Rye and sourdough both contain refined wheat flour, while whole wheat does not.
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Scurvy is a disease caused by not eating enough of this food group. A. Fresh fruit B. Fresh vegetables C. Fresh dairy
What is FRESH FRUIT.
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Isinglass, the ingriedient which makes beer look good, is made of this. A. Animal Fat B. Cellulose C. Dried fish bladdar
What is DRIED FISH BLADDAR. This gives beer a golden and clear appearance.
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This ruby fruit is a super fruit that provides valuable antioxidants and grows mainly in the Middle East. A. Raspberry B. Pomegranate C. Lychee
What is a POMEGRANATE.
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This superfood contains many minerals that are excellent for every part of the body, and provides even more vitamins after it has been cooked. A. Carrot B. Kale C. Spinach
What is SPINACH
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The My Plate nutrition plan states that most of the food eaten in a day should be in this category. A. Dairy B. Fruits C. Vegetables D. Meats E. Grains
What are VEGETABLES
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Osteoporosis is a disease that can be caused due to a lack of this food group. A. Meats B. Dairy C. Fruits D. Vegetables
What is DAIRY.
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Based on a 2000 daily calorie diet, a person should consume 25 grams of sugar. What percentage of this sugar does one can of Coca Cola contain? A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 140%
What is 140%. A single can of Coke contains 35 grams of sugar, which is more than an entire day’s worth of sugar that should be consumed.