What Is Your Vegan Nutrition IQ? Quiz!
Some people may be allergic to meat products or just prefer not to consume them. A vegan diet mostly consists of a wide variety of whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. How much more do you know about this diet? Take the quiz to find out.
- 1.Cholesterol is needed for hormone production and nerve functioning. What is also true about cholesterol?
- A.
There is a significant correlation between high levels of cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
- B.
No plants contain cholesterol.
- C.
Humans, along with other mammalian species, naturally produce cholesterol in their bodies.
- D.
There is no scientific evidence that indicates the need for DIETARY cholesterol.
- E.
All of the above.
- 2.Most doctors are very knowledgeable about nutrition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Vegan diets are woefully deficient in vital nutrients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.What part of your body is more likely to get cancer if you eat hot dogs and bacon frequently?
- A.
Small intestines
- B.
Throat
- C.
Colon
- D.
Stomach
- 5.Which has more fiber, fish, or beef?
- A.
Fish
- B.
Beef
- C.
Both have equal amounts of fiber
- D.
Neither
- 6.Why is it that so many women in the Western industrialized countries have such a high incidence of osteoporosis?
- A.
Inadequate calcium intake.
- B.
Not enough weight bearing exercises.
- C.
Is due primarily to an excess intake of protein, particularly animal protein.
- D.
It's strictly a hormonal problem.
- 7.You cannot be a world class athlete on a plant-based diet.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.The most prevalent diseases (cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes) of our time and in first world nations does not come from what is missing, but rather from excess.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.How many more years do non-meat eaters live compared to the average meat-eater?
- A.
1-4
- B.
2-6
- C.
10-20
- D.
6-10
- 10.Which of these famous people follow a plant-based diet?
- A.
Former President, Bill Clinton
- B.
Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Mike Tyson
- C.
Actress, Alicia Silverstone
- D.
Actor, Tobey Maguire
- E.
All of the above
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