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1. According to consumer research, which factor tops nutrition as the number one reason why consumers buy one food over another?

   a. Packaging
   b. Preparation time
   c. Taste   Correct Answer
   d. Cost

2. In addition to walnuts, which of the following is another rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

   a. Peanuts
   b. Flaxseed   Correct Answer
   c. Apple
   d. Broccoli

3. With thousands of food items to choose from in the supermarket, most Americans regularly consume a wide variety of foods.

   True
   False   Correct Answer

4. Which of the following foods has the least amount of calories per serving?

   a. 1 medium apple
   b. 1 slice bread
   c. 1 ounce cheddar cheese
   d. 4 large California ripe olives Correct Answer

5. How many servings of whole-grain foods should people consume daily?

   a. 2
   b. 3   Correct Answer
   c. 4
   d. 5

6. Beans such as pinto and kidney beans, split peas and lentils count as a serving of which food group in the Food Guide Pyramid?

   a. Grains
   b. Meat
   c. Vegetable
   d. Meat or Vegetable   Correct Answer

7. Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week can help prevent and control Type 2 diabetes.

   True   Correct Answer
   False

8. Americans tend to underestimate the amount of food they eat by what percent?

   a. 25%
   b. 40%
   c. 50%   Correct Answer
   d. 75%

9. Vegetarian diets are not appropriate for children.

   True
   False   Correct Answer

10. Excess carbohydrates, not fats cause weight gain.

    True
    False   Correct Answer

11. Eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables (red, yellow/orange, white, green and blue/purple) ensures you are getting a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals to stay healthy and fit.

    True   Correct Answer
    False

12. Washing with anti-bacterial soaps before preparing food is better than washing with regular soap and water.

    True
    False   Correct Answer

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Article written March 2005