Healthy Eating Quiz
How much do you know about carbohydrates?
Here are a few questions that can help you plan nutritious meals and snacks.
See if you can pick out which ones are correct and which are not.
- Some carbs are healthier than other carbs.
Question #1
True!
Foods with whole grains are better for your health than refined carbohydrates found in highly processed breads.
TIP: Choose pasta and bread made with whole grains.
Question #1
False is incorrect.
Foods with whole grains are better for your health than refined carbohydrates found in highly processed breads.
TIP: Check your local supermarket for pasta and bread made with whole grains.
- All varieties of meat have the same calorie and fat content.
Question #2
True is incorrect.
Some red meat can be high in calories and saturated fat. Lean red meat, chicken, fish, and turkey are generally healthier food choices for your heart.
Question #2
False!
Some red meat can be high in calories and saturated fat. Lean red meat, chicken, fish, and turkey are generally healthier food choices for your heart.
- You can include some sweets in your meal if you cut back on other carbs that you eat during the same meal.
Question #3
True!
According to the American Diabetes Association, you can have some sweets and still keep your blood sugar on target. The key is to substitute small portions of sweets for other foods that contain carbs, such as crackers, potatoes, corn, or peas. To include sweets in your meal, cut back on other carbs at the same meal.
Question #3
False is incorrect.
According to the American Diabetes Association, you can have some sweets and still keep your blood sugar on target. The key is to substitute small portions of sweets for other foods that contain carbs, such as crackers, potatoes, corn, or peas. To include sweets in your meal, cut back on other carbs at the same meal.
- The only reason you should plan diabetes-friendly meals is to help you control your blood sugar.
Question #4
True is incorrect.
There are MANY good reasons to prepare a meal plan to help you manage your type 2 diabetes. A diabetes-friendly meal plan can help you:
- Feel better
- Improve your blood sugar
- Control your blood pressure and lower cholesterol
- Maintain or lose weight
- Maintain a nutritious diet
Question #4
False!
There are MANY good reasons to prepare a meal plan to help you manage your type 2 diabetes. A diabetes-friendly meal plan can help you:
- Feel better
- Improve your blood sugar
- Control your blood pressure and lower cholesterol
- Maintain or lose weight
- Maintain a nutritious diet
- There are "healthy fats" and "unhealthy fats."
Question #5
True!
There are "healthy fats" and "unhealthy fats." To lower your risk of heart disease, try to eat less of the unhealthy fats—saturated and trans fat. At the same time, you can protect your heart by eating the healthy fats —monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Work with your dietitian to include healthy fats in your meal plan without increasing your total calories.
Question #5
False is incorrect.
There are "healthy fats" and "unhealthy fats." To lower your risk of heart disease, try to eat less of the unhealthy fats—saturated and trans fat. At the same time, you can protect your heart by eating the healthy fats —monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Work with your dietitian to include healthy fats in your meal plan without increasing your total calories.
