Are you a diet genius?

Are you a diet genius?

 
Think you've got your diet sorted? Or starting 2012 with a battle of the bulge? Take our quiz to sort the myths from the facts. And don't forget to log your results at the end so that you can track your progress on your road to fantastic health.

Question 1

Which of the following ingredients are types of sugar?

  • Dextrose
  • Corn syrup
  • Fructose
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 2

How much fat should you eat to lose weight and stay healthy?

  • As little as possible
  • Less than 20 percent of your total calorie intake
  • 25 to 30 percent of your total calorie intake
  • 30-35 percent of your total calorie intake

The correct answer is:

25 to 30 percent of your total calorie intake

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of fat that you should avoid the most, not just for weight loss but for your overall health?

  • Saturated fat
  • Hydrogenated fat (or trans fat)
  • Monounsaturated fat
  • Polyunsaturated

The correct answer is:

Hydrogenated fat (or trans fat)

Question 4

Which of the following foods is rich in iron?

  • An egg
  • 85g of lean beef
  • One tablespoon of blackstrap molasses
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following breakfast cereals has the most fibre?

  • Cornflakes
  • Bran flakes
  • Muesli
  • Porridge

The correct answer is:

Bran flakes

Question 6

Which of the following statements about protein is correct?

  • Protein makes you feel fuller for longer
  • Vegetarians can get a good supply of protein from plant sources
  • Peanuts and Cheddar cheese contain almost the same amount of protein
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Results

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