About This Quiz
Diet is a key risk factor for heart disease and one of the easiest to change, with a little knowledge. Take our healthy diet quiz to see how well you do.Unsaturated fats help keep the body's LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, levels down and reduce deposits in the arteries. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol levels.
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Butter contains only saturated fats.
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Peanuts contain unsaturated fats, while the other choices are high in saturated fats.
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The odd couple of fruit and chicken is the winner. Fruit does not contain any cholesterol, unlike all the other options.
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Coffee is a diuretic, which causes frequent urination. Oftentimes, coffee replaces water as a daily form of hydration, resulting in a nagging pains due to the poor water balance.
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Potassium helps lower blood pressure and is found in vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, beans and bananas.
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PLAN meals and snacks for the week according to your budget; PURCHASE items that are only on your list; and PREPARE some meals in advance.
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Men should drink no more than two drinks per day and women should only have one. One drink equals 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 1.5 ounces (44 ml) of liquor or 4 ounces (118 ml) of wine.
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Whole grains, such as buckwheat, corn, brown rice and rye can be used in recipes to cut down on your carbohydrate intake.
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The Glycemic Index tells you how fast certain foods raise blood sugar levels.
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Avoid fatty snacks or fatty meals before exercising. Fatty foods may stay in your stomach for longer periods of time, resulting in the potential of nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
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The bigger the serving, the more you'll eat. The USDA offers a list of standard serving sizes and guidelines for how many servings you should eat from each food group each day.
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The damaging acids continue to rest on your teeth for at least 20 minutes before they begin to neutralize.
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Studies have shown that chromium helped lower sugar cravings. Chromium is found in romaine lettuce and onions, among other foods.
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Ground beef is composed of about 20 percent of fat and sometimes more. Use other protein sources such as ground turkey or ground chicken.
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A lack of protein can slow growth, weaken the heart and reduce muscle mass.
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Fish and shellfish contain zinc, which helps prevent of eye disease.
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Try to limit your salt intake to 1,500 to 2,300 mg or one teaspoon per day. Eating too much salt can lead to many health problems including high blood pressure.
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Use healthy oils, like olive oil, instead of the fatty dressings to avoid trans fat.
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The Food Guide Pyramid is a general guide that illustrates a variety of foods to get much needed nutrients to maintain a healthy diet and weight.
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