Think you know nutrition? Want to learn a few nutrition facts? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge!
1. Which is the best source of protein?
1 hardboiled egg
3-ounce chicken breast
1 cup skim milk
1 cup yogurt
2. Which of these foods increases iron absorption if eaten with chicken?
Pineapple
salsa
Lemon juice
Broccoli
All of the above
3. Which should be avoided before bedtime due to its caffeine content?
Coffee-flavored ice cream
Sunkist soda
Chocolate
Excedrin Migraine pills
All of the above
4. Which of the following does NOT help replenish lost muscle glycogen stores after an intense workout session?
Black beans
Brown rice
Turkey Breast
Yogurt
5. Which of these foods contain vitamin D, which helps you better absorb calcium during winter months when your skin isn't exposed to the sun?
Mushrooms
Bananas
Fortified milk
Butter
All of the above
A, C and D
6. Which of these foods does not have to be limited if you have high blood pressure?
Ketchup
Salted nuts
Bread
Nonfat yogurt
7. Which of the following foods will help you to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K?
Avocados
Bacon
Almonds
Apples
All of the above
A, B and C
B, C and D
8. Which of these foods would not refuel and rehydrate you after a workout?
Potato
Steak
Oatmeal
Plum
9. While many think muscle cramps are due to a lack of potassium, a shortage of which of the following nutrients is frequently to blame?
Magnesium
Riboflavin
Selenium
Vitamin C
10. Without making any other changes in your diet, what would your weekly change in weight be if you ate an additional 250 calories each day?
Lose .5 pound per week
Gain .5 pound per week
Stay the same
Gain 1 pound per week
11. During stress, which three foods would be best for calming your nerves and helping your body relax?
Oatmeal, beans, spinach
Carrots, tuna, apples
Pear, orange, strawberries
Chicken, tuna, apple
12. Which foods are best for reducing bloat?
Water, yogurt
Water, orange
Crackers Gatorade
13. Which food contains omega-3 fatty acids?
Walnuts
Herring
Chia seeds
All of the above
14. Which of these meals would help reduce sugar cravings?
Mixed green salad with grilled turkey and almonds
Mixed green salad with grilled chicken and beans
Mixed green salad with grilled salmon and a hardboiled egg
Mixed green salad with grilled shrimp and avocados
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1. Which is the best source of protein?
3 ounces of chicken breast. 1 hardboiled egg (6.3 grams), 3-ounce chicken breast (24 grams), 1 cup milk (8 grams), 1 cup plain, fat-free yogurt (13 grams)
2. Which of these foods increases iron absorption if eaten with chicken?
All of the above Foods rich in vitamin C like lemons, pineapples and broccoli enhance iron absorption.
3. Which should be avoided before bedtime due to its caffeine content?
All of the above. They all contain caffeine. Coffee-flavored ice cream (30-45 mg/half cup), Sunkist soda (40 mg/can), Chocolate (Hershey's dark chocolate bar has 31 mg), Excedrin Migraine pills (2 pills = 130 mg)
4. Which of the following does NOT help replenish lost muscle glycogen stores after an intense workout session?
Turkey breast. Only foods that contain carbohydrates can help to replenish muscle glycogen stores. Turkey breast does not contain carbohydrates.
5. Which of these foods contain vitamin D, which helps you better absorb calcium during winter months when your skin isn't exposed to the sun?
A, C and D. Mushrooms, fortified milk and butter all contain vitamin D.
6. Which of these foods does not have to be limited if you have high blood pressure?
Nonfat yogurt. When you have high blood pressure, it's important to reduce sodium. Ketchup, salted nuts and bread are all high in sodium while low-fat and nonfat dairy sources are believed to help lower blood pressure.
7. Which of the following foods will help you to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K?
A, B and C. You need dietary fat to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. So even though bacon does not contain heart-healthy fat, the fat in bacon still will help you absorb fat-soluble nutrients. Apples, although good for you, do not contain fat and won't aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
8. Which of these foods would not refuel and rehydrate you after a workout?
Steak. Fruits and vegetables contain the highest water content (plums are 92% water, potatoes contain approximately 76% water). Meats contain the least amount of water (an eye or round is 65% water). Plus, fruits, vegetables, and grains all contain some carbohydrates to help replenish glycogen stores.
9. While many think muscle cramps are due to a lack of potassium, a shortage of which of the following nutrients is frequently to blame? Magnesium. Magnesium relaxes muscles, so when you don't consume enough on a daily basis, you may experience muscle cramping.
10. Without making any other changes in your diet, what would your weekly change in weight be if you ate an additional 250 calories each day?
Gain .5 pound per week. If you added 250 calories to your diet without taking calories away elsewhere, you would be consuming an additional 1,750 calories per week, which would cause a 0.5 pound weight gain.
11. During stress, which three foods would be best for calming your nerves and helping your body relax? Oatmeal, beans, spinach. Magnesium, which relaxes the muscles; is found in whole grains, beans, legumes, veggies, seaweed, nuts and seeds.
12. Which foods are best for reducing bloat?
Water, orange. When you're bloated, you're holding onto excess sodium or sugar and extra water to help dilute the salt or sodium. Drinking additional water helps flush out the sodium and extra water, while the orange, which is full of water and potassium, which helps to balance out sodium in the body.
13. Which food contains omega-3 fatty acids?
All of the above. Walnuts, herring and chia seeds all contain omega-3 fatty acids.
14. Which of these meals would help reduce sugar cravings?
Mixed green salad with grilled chicken and beans. Beans are the only food on this list that contains a substantial amount of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the fuel for your brain; without them, your brain craves energy, and usually in its the simplest form, which is sugar! Choosing fiber-filled carbohydrates is key to extending your energy boost.
*Nutrition Quiz taken from ace.org