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What is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system?

• Fat

• Glucose

• Protein

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What is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system?

• Fat Incorrect. Glucose, a carbohydrate is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system. It is important not to completely eliminate carbohydrates from your diet.

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What is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system?

• Glucose Correct! Glucose is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system. Glucose is a type of carbohydrate. It is important not to completely eliminate carbohydrates from your diet.

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What is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system?

• Protein Incorrect. Glucose is the sole energy source for the brain and the nervous system. Glucose is a type of carbohydrate. It is important not to completely eliminate carbohydrates from your diet.

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“Empty calories” are foods that contain calories, without much nutritional value.

• True

• False

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“Empty calories” are foods that contain calories, without much nutritional value.

• True Correct! Examples include cakes, cookies, candy and beer. Consume these items sparingly.

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“Empty calories” are foods that contain calories, without much nutritional value.

• False Incorrect. Empty calories are found in foods without much nutritional value. Examples include cakes, cookies, candy and beer. Consume these items sparingly.

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Carbohydrates should make up this percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 25-35%

• 35-50%

• 50-65%

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Carbohydrates should make up this percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 25-35% Incorrect: Carbohydrates should make up between 50-65% of your caloric intake every day.

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Carbohydrates should make up this percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 35-50% Incorrect. Carbohydrates should make up between 50-65% of your caloric intake every day.

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Carbohydrates should make up this percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 50-65% Correct!

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When eating carbohydrates daily, what percentage should come from whole grains, such as brown rice, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed grains, etc.?

• 10%

• 33%

• 50%

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When eating carbohydrates daily, what percentage should come from whole grains, such as brown rice, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed grains, etc.?

• 10% Incorrect. Half of the daily servings should come from whole grains.

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When eating carbohydrates daily, what percentage should come from whole grains, such as brown rice, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed grains, etc.?

• 33% Incorrect. Half of the daily servings should come from whole grains.

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When eating carbohydrates daily, what percentage should come from whole grains, such as brown rice, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed grains, etc.?

• 50% Correct!

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There are three forms of carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates, simple sugars and dietary fiber.

• True

• False

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There are three forms of carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates, simple sugars and dietary fiber.

• True Incorrect. There are two types of carbohydrates, complex and simple sugars (provides calories). Dietary fiber is a food component of carbohydrates but it does not provide calories.

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There are three forms of carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates, simple sugars and dietary fiber.

• False Correct! There are two types of carbohydrates, complex and simple sugars (provides calories). Dietary fiber is a food component of carbohydrates but it does not provide calories.

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Legumes (dried peas and beans) contain both protein and complex carbohydrates.

• True

• False

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Legumes (dried peas and beans) contain both protein and complex carbohydrates.

• True Correct!Next Question

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Legumes (dried peas and beans) contain both protein and complex carbohydrates.

• False Incorrect. Legumes contain both protein and complex carbohydrates.

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Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples of this type of carbohydrate.

• Simple Sugars

• Complex Carbohydrates

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Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples of this type of carbohydrate.

• Simple Sugars Incorrect. These foods are examples of complex carbohydrates.

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Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples of this type of carbohydrate.

• Complex Carbohydrates Correct!

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Fiber is easily digested by the body.

• True

• False

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Fiber is easily digested by the body.

• True Incorrect. Fiber is not digested by the human digestive tract.

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Fiber is easily digested by the body.

• False Correct!

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Consuming a diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake helps prevent this condition.

• Constipation

• Headaches

• Nausea

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Consuming a diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake helps prevent this condition.

• Constipation Correct! Headaches and nausea are usually not related to dietary intake.

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Consuming a diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake helps prevent this condition.

• Headaches Incorrect. A diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake (eight cups of fluids without caffeine or alcohol) helps prevent constipation as well as may reduce the risk of heart disease. Headaches and nausea are usually not related to dietary intake.

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Consuming a diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake helps prevent this condition.

• Nausea Incorrect. A diet high in fiber with adequate fluid intake (eight cups of fluids without caffeine or alcohol) will result in preventing constipation as well as reducing the risk of heart disease. Headaches and nausea are usually not related to dietary intake.

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When trying to lose weight, it is not the complex carbohydrates (baked potato, pasta, bread, etc. when eaten in moderation) that need to be avoided, but the fatty toppings (butter, sour cream, bacon bits, cheese sauce) that are put on them.

• True • False

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When trying to lose weight, it is not the complex carbohydrates that need to be avoided, but the fatty toppings that are put on them.

• True Correct!

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When trying to lose weight, it is not the complex carbohydrates that need to be avoided, but the fatty toppings that are put on them.

• False Incorrect. Excess fatty toppings contribute more to weight gain.

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How many equivalents or servings of vegetables should you eat each day?

• 1-2

• 2-4

• 3-5

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How many equivalents or servings of vegetables should you eat each day?

• 1-2 Incorrect. You should aim for 3-5 equivalents (servings) of vegetables each day.

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How many equivalents or servings of vegetables should you eat each day?

• 2-4 Incorrect. You should aim for 3-5 equivalents (servings) of vegetables each day.

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How many equivalents or servings of vegetables should you eat each day?

• 3-5 Correct!

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How many equivalents or servings of fruit should you eat each day?

• 1-2

• 2-4

• 3-5

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How many equivalents or servings of fruit should you eat each day?

• 1-2 Incorrect. You should aim for 2-4 equivalents of fruit each day.

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How many equivalents or servings of fruit should you eat each day?

• 2-4 Correct!

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How many equivalents or servings of fruit should you eat each day?

• 3-5 Incorrect. You should aim for 2-4 equivalents of fruit each day.

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Dietary fiber is found in:

• Simple sugars

• Complex carbohydrates

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Dietary fiber is found in:

• Simple sugars Incorrect. Dietary fiber is found in complex carbohydrates, not simple sugars.

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Dietary fiber is found in:

• Complex carbohydrates Correct!

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One equivalent or serving of vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or 1/2 cup of raw dark leafy greens.

• True• False

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One equivalent or serving of vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup of raw dark leafy greens.

• True Incorrect. One serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup of raw or cooked vegetables and 1 cup of raw dark leafy greens. The more colors you eat, the more nutrients you consume.

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One equivalent or serving of vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup of raw dark leafy greens.

• False Correct! One serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup of raw or cooked vegetables and 1 cup of raw dark leafy greens. The more colors you eat, the more nutrients you consume.

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One equivalent or serving of fruit is:

• 1 large size apple, pear or orange

• 1 cup canned, raw or cooked fruit

• 4 oz. of 100% fruit juice

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One equivalent or serving of fruit is:• 1 large size apple, pear or orange

Incorrect. One serving of a fruit is one medium size apple, pear or orange, 1/2 cup canned, raw or fresh fruit, and 4 oz of 100% fruit juice. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has added sugar as compared to 100% fruit juice.

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One equivalent or serving of fruit is:• 1 cup canned, raw or cooked fruit

Incorrect. One serving of a fruit is one medium size apple, pear or orange, 1/2 cup canned, raw or fresh fruit, and 4 oz of 100% fruit juice. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has added sugar as compared to 100% fruit juice.

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One equivalent or serving of fruit is:• 4 oz. of 100% fruit juice Correct! One

serving of a fruit is one medium size apple, pear or orange and ½ cup canned, raw or fresh fruit. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has added sugar as compared to 100% fruit juice.

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What is one equivalent or serving of hot cereal?

• 1/2 cup

• 3/4 cup

• 1 cup

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What is one equivalent or serving of hot cereal?

• 1/2 cup Correct! Add some fresh, canned or dried fruit to add more flavor, nutrients and phytochemicals (helps prevent diseases) to your diet!

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What is one equivalent or serving of hot cereal?

• 3/4 cup Incorrect. One serving of hot cereal is 1/2 cup. Add some fresh, canned or dried fruit to add more flavor, nutrients and phytochemicals (helps prevent diseases) to your diet!

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What is one equivalent or serving of hot cereal?

• 1 cup Incorrect. One serving of hot cereal is 1/2 cup. Add some fresh, canned or dried fruit to add more flavor, nutrients and phytochemicals (helps prevent diseases) to your diet!

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What is one equivalent or serving of ready to eat cold cereal?

• 1/2 cup

• 3/4 cup

• 1 cup

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What is one equivalent or serving of ready to eat cold cereal?

• 1/2 cup Incorrect. One serving of cold cereal is 1 cup. How many servings do you consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume cereals that contain less than 7 grams of sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in carbohydrate brochure.

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What is one equivalent or serving of ready to eat cold cereal?

• 3/4 cup Incorrect. One serving of cold cereal is 1 cup. How many servings do you consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume cereals that contain less than 7 grams of sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in carbohydrate brochure.

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What is one equivalent or serving of ready to eat cold cereal?

• 1 cup Correct! How many servings do you consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume cereals that contain less than 7 grams of sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in carbohydrate brochure.

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