Diet game
Dec 30, 2015
What food should adults eat the smallest amount of? (it’s at the
top of the pyramid)
• A. Red meat
• B. olive oil
• C. red wine
• D. grapes
• E. fish
What is the factor that makes red meat risky?
• A. no vitamins
• B. no minerals
• C. saturated fat
• D. lycopene
• E. anti-oxidants
Correct!Saturated fat is linked
to heart disease, stroke and obesity.
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What food should you eat the smallest amount of? (it’s at the
top of the pyramid)
• A. sugar, white bread and pasta
• B. olive oil
• C. red wine
• D. grapes
• E. fish
Correct!Sugar, white bread and pasta are linked to heart
disease and obesity.
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The bottom level of the pyramid is not food. What is it?
• A. sleeping• B. exercising • C. being happy• D. playing video games• E. watching T.V.
What is the least amount of exercise per day that shows
benefits?
• A. running 1 mile• B. running 2 miles• C. running for 1 hour• D. walking 30 minutes• E. walking 5 miles
Correct!People who walk or
run 30 minutes per day is very beneficial.
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Which of the following is the best snack choice?
• A. white rice
• B. hard boiled eggs
• C. glass of milk
• D. a handful of nuts
Correct! A small amount of nuts
has good oils that protect the heart.
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Walking 30 minutes per day lowers the risk of which of the
following?
• A. stroke• B. diabetes• C. osteoporosis• D. arthritis• E. high blood pressure• F. all of the above
Correct!Exercise helps prevent
strokediabetes
osteoporosisarthritis high
blood pressure all of the above
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Scientist believe if everyone walked, it would cut chronic disease risk by how much?
• A. 5%
• B. 10%
• C. 30-40%
• D. 100%
Why are tomatoes on the top ten foods list?
• A. vitamins
• B. minerals
• C. fiber
• D. taste
• E. lycopene
Why is spinach on the top ten foods list?
• A. B vitamins which lower heart disease
• B. Phyto chemicals which prevent blindness
• C. very low in fat
• D. all of the above
Correct!Spinach reduces
heart disease, has phytochemicals and is low fat.
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Why is red wine on the top ten foods list?
• A. contains antioxidants that boost “good” cholesterol
• B. Minerals
• C. It’s a vegetable
• D. All of the above
Why are nuts on the top ten foods list?
• A. they are saturated fat
• B. they are vegetables
• C. They are loaded with “good” fat
• D. They have lycophene
Why is broccoli on the top ten foods list?
• A. Lots of “good” fat
• B. lycophene
• C. It’s phytochemicals detoxify cancer causing substances
Why are oats on the top ten foods list?
• A. they make you feel full fast
• B. lower cholesterol levels
• C. lower blood pressure
• D. all of the above
Correct!They make you feel
full and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Why is salmon on the top ten foods list?
• A. it has lycopene
• B. it has omega-3-fatty acids which help the heart
• C. it has fiber
Why is garlic on the top ten foods list?
• A. it has vitamin B
• B. It has fiber
• C. it helps reduce cholesterol
Correct!Garlic helps prevent
heart disease by reducing
cholesterol.
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Why is green tea on the top ten foods list?
• A. large amounts of cancer preventing antioxidants
• B. lots of “good” cholesterol
• C. lots of fiber
Why are blueberries on the top ten foods list?
• A. large amounts of cancer preventing antioxidants
• B. Vitamin B
• C. loaded with good fat
Which is a healthier source of protein?
• A. Dairy products like whole milk and cheese
• B. Nuts and beans
Eating lots of white flour and pasta increases the risk of
what disease?
• A. Cancer
• B. Diabetes
• C. Heart disease
• D. Toothaches
Which food should you eat more of than chicken?
• A. plant oils like olive and canola
• B. Beans and nuts
• C. Tomatoes
• D. All of the above
Which of the following does not belong with the rest?
• A. Red Meat
• B. Sugar
• C. Potatoes
• D. Shrimp
• E. Sweets
Which of the following does not belong with the others?
• A. Tomatoes
• B. Spinach
• C. Blueberries
• D. Cheese
• E. Garlic
How much sugar is in a can of coke?
• A. 2 teaspoons
• B. 4 teaspoons
• C. 6 teaspoons
• D. 8 teaspoons
• E. 10 teaspoons
Why is partially hydrogenated or trans fat bad?
• A. It causes cancer
• B. It causes diabetes
• C. It causes heart disease
• D. All of the above