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Dietary Guidelines for Specific Populations

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Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation for healthy eating according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

  1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

  2. Choose whole grains over refined grains.

  3. Limit saturated and trans fats.

  4. Drink plenty of milk.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated and trans fats, not drinking plenty of milk.

Which of the following is a good source of fiber?

  1. White bread

  2. Brown rice

  3. Cornflakes

  4. Soda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brown rice is a good source of fiber, while white bread, cornflakes, and soda are not.

Which of the following is a good source of calcium?

  1. Spinach

  2. Yogurt

  3. Salmon

  4. Chicken


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yogurt is a good source of calcium, while spinach, salmon, and chicken are not.

Which of the following is a good source of iron?

  1. Red meat

  2. Beans

  3. Eggs

  4. Pasta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red meat is a good source of iron, while beans, eggs, and pasta are not.

Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C?

  1. Oranges

  2. Apples

  3. Bananas

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, while apples, bananas, and potatoes are not.

Which of the following is a good source of vitamin D?

  1. Milk

  2. Eggs

  3. Salmon

  4. Broccoli


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salmon is a good source of vitamin D, while milk, eggs, and broccoli are not.

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

  1. Olive oil

  2. Canola oil

  3. Flaxseed oil

  4. Butter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flaxseed oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, while olive oil, canola oil, and butter are not.

Which of the following is a good source of probiotics?

  1. Yogurt

  2. Kefir

  3. Kombucha

  4. Soda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yogurt is a good source of probiotics, while kefir, kombucha, and soda are not.

Which of the following is a good source of prebiotics?

  1. Garlic

  2. Onions

  3. Leeks

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garlic is a good source of prebiotics, while onions, leeks, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of antioxidants?

  1. Berries

  2. Citrus fruits

  3. Green tea

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Berries are a good source of antioxidants, while citrus fruits, green tea, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of flavonoids?

  1. Apples

  2. Grapes

  3. Blueberries

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apples are a good source of flavonoids, while grapes, blueberries, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of carotenoids?

  1. Carrots

  2. Sweet potatoes

  3. Spinach

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carrots are a good source of carotenoids, while sweet potatoes, spinach, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of phytosterols?

  1. Nuts

  2. Seeds

  3. Legumes

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nuts are a good source of phytosterols, while seeds, legumes, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of polyphenols?

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Wine

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tea is a good source of polyphenols, while coffee, wine, and white bread are not.

Which of the following is a good source of lignans?

  1. Flaxseed

  2. Sesame seeds

  3. Pumpkin seeds

  4. White bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flaxseed is a good source of lignans, while sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and white bread are not.

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