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Question 1
True or False: Milk and dairy products are the only good source of calcium.
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The correct answer is "false."
Milk and dairy products are not the only good source of calcium.
Calcium plays important roles in our body, including keeping our muscles and blood healthy and bones and teeth strong. Milk and dairy products are a good source of calcium, but calcium can be found in other foods such as canned salmon, sardines, leafy green veggies (broccoli, bok choy, kale, spinach, turnip greens), white beans and fortified foods like oatmeal, orange juice and tofu. Shoot for 6-8 servings of non-diary calcium per day.
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Answer: Milk and dairy products are not the only good source of calcium.
Calcium plays important roles in our body, including keeping our muscles and blood healthy and bones and teeth strong. Milk and dairy products are a good source of calcium, but calcium can be found in other foods such as canned salmon, sardines, leafy green veggies (broccoli, bok choy, kale, spinach, turnip greens), white beans and fortified foods like oatmeal, orange juice and tofu. Shoot for 6-8 servings of non-diary calcium per day.
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Question 2
True or False: Blueberries can help prevent cancer.
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Answer: Blueberries can help prevent cancer.
Blueberries contain substances called antioxidants that prevent the kind of cell damage associated with cancer development. But blueberries aren’t the only food that can help fight cancer. In fact, almost all fruits and veggies contain antioxidants! Foods with high content are fruits and veggies with bold color, including raisins, strawberries, cherries, kale, spinach, broccoli, beets, and peppers. Aim to eat all the colors (red, orange/yellow, green, blue/purple) throughout the day.
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The correct answer is "true."
Answer: Blueberries can help prevent cancer.
Blueberries contain substances called antioxidants that prevent the kind of cell damage associated with cancer development. But blueberries aren’t the only food that can help fight cancer. In fact, almost all fruits and veggies contain antioxidants! Foods with high content are fruits and veggies with bold color, including raisins, strawberries, cherries, kale, spinach, broccoli, beets, and peppers. Aim to eat all the colors (red, orange/yellow, green, blue/purple) throughout the day.
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Question 3
True or False: Eggs can cause heart disease.
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The correct answer is "false."
Answer: Eggs do not cause heart disease.
Good news for those who like their mornings sunny side up. The majority of the new research has not linked egg consumption to risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. The amount of saturated fat and the overall quality of your diet has much more of an impact on blood cholesterol. In fact, egg consumption causes the formation of larger HDL particles, that are cardio-protective. So try to focus on getting in more fruits, veggies, lean protein and whole grains. And if you don’t currently have cardiovascular disease, an egg a day is a-OK!
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Answer: Eggs do not cause heart disease
Good news for those who like their mornings sunny side up. The majority of the new research has not linked egg consumption to risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. The amount of saturated fat and the overall quality of your diet has much more of an impact on blood cholesterol. In fact, egg consumption causes the formation of larger HDL particles, that are cardio-protective. So try to focus on getting in more fruits, veggies, lean protein and whole grains. And if you don’t currently have cardiovascular disease, an egg a day is a-OK!
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Question 4
True or False: To lose weight, you should cut out carbohydrates.
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The correct answer is "false."
Answer: To lose weight, you should not cut out carbohydrates.
Your body needs carbohydrates to function properly, so cutting them all out is not the best idea. However, reduced carbohydrate/higher protein eating patterns have shown to be successful in many longitudinal studies. Carbohydrates like chips, candy and soda aren’t the best choices if you’re looking to lose a few pounds, since they are lacking in many other nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber. The carbohydrates you want to include in your diet are fruits, low-fat dairy products and whole grains like oats.
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Answer: To lose weight, you should not cut out carbohydrates.
Your body needs carbohydrates to function properly, so cutting them all out is not the best idea. However, reduced carbohydrate/higher protein eating patterns have shown to be successful in many longitudinal studies. Carbohydrates like chips, candy and soda aren’t the best choices if you’re looking to lose a few pounds, since they are lacking in many other nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber. The carbohydrates you want to include in your diet are fruits, low-fat dairy products and whole grains like oats.
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Question 5
True or False: Dark chocolate is good for your heart.
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Answer: Dark chocolate is good for your heart.
What do cranberries, nuts, coffee, kale and dark chocolate have in common? Flavonoids. Flavonoids are phytonutrients that give plants their color and function as antioxidants in the body. As discussed earlier, higher intakes of antioxidants are associated with lower risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Research also shows that dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure, especially in adults with hypertension. Finally, a British Medical Journal study found that intake of dark chocolate is associated with a lower risk of cardiac events. This is good news for anyone who likes chocolate, but before you go out and eat a whole bar, know that the chocolate in these studies are one ounce of at least 60% cocoa (Hershey “Special Dark” products are only 45% cocoa).
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Answer: Dark chocolate is good for your heart.
What do cranberries, nuts, coffee, kale and dark chocolate have in common? Flavonoids. Flavonoids are phytonutrients that give plants their color and function as antioxidants in the body. As discussed earlier, higher intakes of antioxidants are associated with lower risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Research also shows that dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure, especially in adults with hypertension. Finally, a British Medical Journal study found that intake of dark chocolate is associated with a lower risk of cardiac events. This is good news for anyone who likes chocolate, but before you go out and eat a whole bar, know that the chocolate in these studies are one ounce of at least 60% cocoa (Hershey “Special Dark” products are only 45% cocoa).