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Take this short 10 question quiz to learn about your weight loss and basic nutrition knowledge. Learn some new weight loss tips today!

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  • 2. 

    True or False.  Chocolate can be good for your health.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants. It can help to lower blood pressure and can even help your body to regulate blood sugar. Limit dark chocolate to 1 oz or about 30 grams per day. Enjoy!

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  • 3. 

    Visualise a dinner plate divided into four equal portions. From which food group should you put the most food onto your plate?

    • Protein

    • Vegetables

    • Carbohydrates

    Correct Answer
    A. Vegetables
    Explanation
    One half of your dinner plate should be filled with vegetables and can also include one serving of fruit. One quarter should be protein and one quarter should be carbohydrates. Aim to have half of those carbohydrates come from wholegrain sources.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following foods is not considered a wholegrain food?  

    • Brown Rice

    • Oatmeal

    • Corn

    • Blueberry Muffin

    Correct Answer
    A. Blueberry Muffin
    Explanation
    A regular blueberry muffin that is made with plain white flour is not considered wholegrain because it is made with white processed flour. The muffin would be wholegrain only if it was made with 100% whole wheat flour. Eat 3 serves of wholegrain foods per day to help keep you feeling full and to promote good health.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following strategies is considered most effective for sustainable weight loss?

    • Skipping meals

    • Crash dieting

    • Regular physical activity and a balanced diet

    • Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet

    Correct Answer
    A. Regular physical activity and a balanced diet
    Explanation
    Sustainable weight loss is best achieved through regular physical activity combined with a balanced diet. This approach ensures that the body gets essential nutrients while creating a calorie deficit to lose weight. Skipping meals and crash dieting can lead to nutritional deficiencies and are not sustainable long-term. Eliminating all carbohydrates is not recommended, as carbohydrates are an essential energy source. Balance and consistency are key to healthy weight loss.

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    True or False.  The term "Baked, Not Fried" on a nutrition information panel means that the food is low in fat and a good option on a weight loss eating plan.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You need to read the nutrition information panel to be sure how many calories (or kilojoules) and grams of fat a food has per serve. The food may even have more calories and fat than some fried brands, depending on how much oil was added to the food before baking.

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    When looking at the nutrition information panel on breads and cereals, what is the minimum number of grams of fibre you should look for per serving in order for you to count that food as a wholegrain?

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    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Always look for a food to have 3 grams of fibre per serving for that food to be considered one of your three serves of wholegrain foods per day for good health. Fibre helps you eat less per day by keeping you full for longer. It also can help to lower cholesterol & prevent certain diseases.

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    Which of the following foods will help you to absorb more good for you nutrients from the vegetables in your salad? 

    • Avocado

    • Spinach

    • Tomatoes

    • Basil

    Correct Answer
    A. Avocado
    Explanation
    Adding something with healthy fats to your salads, like avocados, olives, nuts, seeds or extra virgin olive oil dressing will help your body to absorb more vitamins from your vegetables.

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    True or False.  In order to lose or maintain your weight, you should never eat meals after 8 pm.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    It doesn't matter what time you eat your last meal as much as the amount you eat. If you are hungry you should eat a small dinner. If it's late and close to your bedtime, you should eat a light meal balanced with a little protein, a starch and a small amount of fat.

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