Discover if you use food correctly

• April 24, 2024

Did you know that the properties of the food we eat have a decisive influence on the state of our health? The Spanish Heart Foundation ensures that people must acquire good habits to obtain healthy nutrition and avoid overweight . If you have doubts about your eating habits, answer this simple questionnaire and learn to get more out of what you eat, to achieve a better nutrition healthy:

1. Which oil is the most recommended for frying food? a) Virgin olive oil b) Sunflower oil c) Soybean oil d) Sesame oil

2. How many servings of blue fish is recommended to consume per week? a) 7 b) 2-3 c) None d) 5-6

3. Do fruits and vegetables contain cholesterol ? a) Yes b) No c) Depends on color d) Depends on whether they are consumed raw or cooked

4. How many servings of fruit and vegetables is recommended to consume per day? a) 10 b) 1 c) 3 d) 5

5. What dried fruit contains more omega 3 polyunsaturated acids? a) Pistachio b) Walnut c) Hazelnut d) Peanut

6. What type of chocolate is healthier? a) Dark chocolate b) White chocolate c) Milk chocolate d) Chocolate without sugar

7. What part of the egg is the one that contains fat and cholesterol ? a) The clear b) The yolk c) None d) Both

8. How many dairy rations (milk, yogurt, cheese) is recommended to consume daily? a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) None

9. What are the benefits of whole foods? a) They are low in calories b) They are low in sugar c) They are low in salt d) They are rich in fiber

10.What place do cereals in the food pyramid? a) The upper part b) The middle part c) The base d) They do not appear in the pyramid

Correct answers:

1. Olive oil, because it resists high temperatures better without deteriorating, and because of its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids that has many advantages for cardiovascular health.
2. From 2 to 3 servings. The blue fish (sardine, anchovy, tuna, salmon) is the one that contains more amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids omega 3 which are beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
3. Foods of vegetable origin, such as fruits and vegetables, do not contain cholesterol. The cholesterol it is only found in foods of animal origin.
4. It is recommended to consume at least 5 servings a day between fresh fruits and vegetables, as it helps us to prevent some diseases such as cardiovascular diseases.
5. The nuts have cardiosaludables properties attributed to diverse of their components like the polyunsaturated fats. The nut is the one that contains more linolenic acid-omega3), fiber , vitamins , minerals, antioxidants , phytosterols ...
6. Dark chocolate may be able to reduce cardiovascular risk due to its content of flavonoids, plant sterols and the characteristics of the fat part of cocoa.
7. The yolk is the part of the egg rich in fat and cholesterol . The clear contains proteins of high nutritional value.
8. It is recommended to consume 3 servings of dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese) per day. Better to consume them skimmed if you suffer from any cardiovascular disease or overweight .
9. Foods such as whole grains, wholemeal bread, rice or wholemeal pasta are foods rich in insoluble fiber that has protective effects on the cardiovascular system.
10. Cereals (bread, pasta, rice), legumes and potatoes should be the basis of food. This way, carbohydrates are represented between 50-60% of the calories daily of the diet.

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If you have obtained 8 points or more: Congratulations! Your knowledge about food is high. If you have obtained between 4 and 7 points: Your degree of knowledge about food is medium. If you have obtained less than 4 points: Your degree of knowledge about food is low.

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