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True or False: Surrounding yourself with people who tend to overeat makes YOU more likely to overeat, too.
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1/25/20 4:33 P

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What do all three types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational) have in common?
They result in high levels of glucose in the bloodstream

If insulin isn’t available, or if the body isn’t using it correctly, a person's blood glucose will remain elevated. The latter describes diabetes mellitus, a serious health condition that affects millions of people. There are actually three variations of this disease, but all are characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Learn more about the similarities and differences between all three Types of Diabetes.

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1/25/20 4:22 P

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Eating soup before your meal can help you consume fewer total calories during your meal.
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Soup may curb your appetite. Studies show that people who eat broth or vegetable-based soups (not creamy or high-fat ones) as the first course of a meal consume fewer total calories during their meal. In fact, study participants consumed 20% fewer calories when they started their meal with soup!

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If left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to?
All of the above

Diabetes is a disease that can be prevented in most cases and treated successfully in the rest. But improper management of this disease can cause serious complications in many different areas of the body. If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing it, here is a head-to-toe list of its potential complications, and suggestions to prevent them from happening to you.

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1/25/20 3:13 A

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True or False: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
True

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Which of the following can help reduce the length and severity of colds and flu?
A, B, and C onl

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Which of the following dietary habits does NOT contribute to high blood pressure?
A high intake of calcium

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1/24/20 2:17 P

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Aerobic exercise decreases HDL cholesterol.
False

HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol. Aerobic exercise increases HDL (good) cholesterol and decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol.

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1/24/20 2:13 P

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Which of the following foods contain all 9 essential amino acids?
All of the above

Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt and soybeans provide all nine essential amino acids. For this reason, they are considered high quality or COMPLETE proteins.

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1/24/20 1:46 P

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How many cups of popcorn does a large tub from a movie theatre usually contain?
20 cups

On average, a large popcorn (which contains 20 cups) boasts a mind-boggling 100 grams of fat—the equivalent of more than six fast food hamburgers. With about 1,300 calories, that large popcorn packs almost a full day’s supply of calories for the average dieter.

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1/24/20 2:44 A

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True or False: Brown eggs and white eggs have the same nutritional value.
True

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When is the best time to stretch?
After you workout

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True or False: Eating soup before your meal can help you consume fewer total calories during your meal.
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1/23/20 2:17 P

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Pollen counts are HIGHEST between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Pollen counts are highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. If you have allergies to pollen, you should avoid going outdoors during this time frame.

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1/23/20 2:15 P

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Cold and flu season is in full swing! To stop germs from spreading, how long should you wash your hands at each session
20 seconds

The number one way to defend yourself during cold and flu season is to wash your hands, including under the nails and in between fingers for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water—and to do so frequently.

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1/23/20 2:11 P

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Flaxseeds contain more Omega-3 fatty acids per weight than salmon.
True

Fifty grams of flaxseed has about the same amount of omega-3's as three pounds of salmon!

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1/23/20 3:54 A

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True or False: All grains and grain-based foods contain gluten.
False

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On average, women in the United States experience menopause at what age?
51

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True or False: Fish that live in warm, sunny waters contain more Omega-3's.
False

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1/22/20 7:14 P

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BMI estimates your body fat percentage.
False

BMI is a quick and easy way to determine if your weight is appropriate for your height. It is NOT an estimate of body fat percentage. It's just a general measure (and isn't always accurate for everyone).

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1/22/20 7:06 P

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Cholesterol doesn't play a significant role in your body; it's just bad for you.
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Cholesterol is a building block of body cells and hormones. It makes up 50 percent of your nervous system, and is necessary for metabolism. In moderate amounts, it is essential to good health. But the dangers of high cholesterol, including artery blockage and heart disease, are well-documented. Other studies suggest that very low cholesterol levels can also be harmful and dangerous. The key seems to be making sure your body has enough--but not too much. Read What is Cholesterol? to learn more.

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1/22/20 7:03 P

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Your body needs cholesterol to be healthy.
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Cholesterol is a building block of body cells and hormones. It makes up 50 percent of your nervous system, and is necessary for metabolism. In moderate amounts, it is essential to good health. But the dangers of high cholesterol, including artery blockage and heart disease, are well-documented. Other studies suggest that very low cholesterol levels can also be harmful and dangerous. The key seems to be making sure your body has enough--but not too much. Read "What is Cholesterol?" to learn more.

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What is the "golden rule" for weight loss?
Calories out must exceed calories in

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How many different nutrients does your body need each day?
45

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True or False: Caffeine is found in certain headache medications.
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1/21/20 5:28 P

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Sensitivities to specific allergens (such as pollen) are inherited.
False

Sensitivities to specific allergens are not inherited, but the tendency to develop allergies can be traced back to your parents. If your mother was allergic to dust mites for example, you might also develop allergies--but not necessarily to the same substance. If one of your parents had allergies, you have a one in three chance of also developing an allergy. This risk jumps as high as 75% if both of your parents had allergies.

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1/21/20 5:26 P

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Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble?
Vitamin B-12

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. They include the B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. They are carried in your bloodstream and are not stored in the body in significant amounts. Your body uses the amount that is needed, and then the extra is excreted in the urine. Since your body does not store water-soluble vitamins, regular intake is necessary. Water-soluble vitamins are also destroyed more easily during food storage, processing and preparation.

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Women need more calcium than men do.
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The calcium needs of men and women are the same: 1,000 milligrams daily for adults up to age 50. Older adults, both men and women, need more.

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1/21/20 2:50 A

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True or False: Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams all come from the same plant family.
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According to the USDA, which chocolate product contains the highest concentration of healthy compounds?
Unsweetened cocoa powder

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True or False: Strength training elevates your metabolism immediately following a workout.
True

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The only way your body can store energy from food is in the form of body fat.
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Your body can store energy from food for future use in two ways: 1) as fat and 2) as muscle fuel (called glycogen). Its first priority is to fill its glycogen tanks, because glycogen is the body's primary source of energy for physical activity. Once your glycogen stores are filled and the rest of the body's energy needs are covered, all the extra energy from your food will be stored as body fat.

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The only way your body can store energy from food is in the form of body fat.
False

Your body can store energy from food for future use in two ways: 1) as fat and 2) as muscle fuel (called glycogen). Its first priority is to fill its glycogen tanks, because glycogen is the body's primary source of energy for physical activity. Once your glycogen stores are filled and the rest of the body's energy needs are covered, all the extra energy from your food will be stored as body fat.

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1/21/20 12:38 A

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Which of the following foods contain cholesterol?
A, B, C, D and E only

Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. It is not found in plant foods like grains, fruits and vegetables. In moderate amounts, it is essential to good health

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Which Girl Scout cookie gives you the most cookies for your calories?
Shortbread

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True or False: It's normal for people to become depressed as they get older.
False

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What level of serum (blood) cholesterol is considered healthy?
Below 200 mg/dL

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Compared to regular ice cream, gelato has...
less air

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Vitamins contain calories.
False

Vitamins actually function primarily as catalysts, regulating chemical reactions within the body. They are also essential for the release of energy from food. But they do not provide calories or energy themselves.

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1/20/20 12:53 A

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Which of the following can increase the risk of getting a migraine while exercising?
All of the above

Regular exercise can help prevent chronic illness, boost your mood and lengthen your lifespan, among a host of other benefits. But while consistent sweat sessions are great for you, they can also trigger head pain if you've increased your workout intensity quickly, worked very intensely or become dehydrated. Overall, regular exercise has been shown to help diminish recurrent headaches, so don't limit your trips to the gym. Instead, keep an eye on your fluid intake, especially when increasing the length or intensity of your sessions.

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1/20/20 12:40 A

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Iron is only found in red meat
False

The best sources of iron include liver and other organ meats, oysters, and black strap molasses. Good food sources include spinach, beans, and peas. Fair sources include lean meats, other shellfish, egg yolks, nuts, dried fruit, other green leafy vegetables, whole grains, poultry, and fish.

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1/19/20 3:29 A

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True or False: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women.
True

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True or False: Men can get cellulite.
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True or False: Too much iron can be toxic.
True

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1/18/20 6:04 P

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On average, how many minutes does it take for your stomach to signal to your brain that it's full?
20 minutes

It takes the stomach about 20 minutes to realize that it is full, which is why experts recommend that we eat slowly. Put your fork down between bites to avoid overeating.

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Untreated depression can lead to a weakened immune system.
True

Left untreated, depression can last for weeks, months or even years and increase the risk of other health problems and even death. Untreated depression can lead to a weakened immune system, resulting in more and longer-lasting illnesses.

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Most exercisers lose how many cups of fluid (sweat) per hour of moderate exercise?
4 cups

Most moderate exercisers will lose about one quart (4 cups) of fluid per hour of exercise, so try to drink about 16-20 ounces of water shortly after your workout to aid the recovery process

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True or False: It's best to start your strength-training workouts with exercises for larger muscles and then work on your smaller muscles.
True

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True or False: Iron is only found in red meat.
False

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Which of the following vegetables is in season during the winter?
Answers 2 and 4

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