This document contains 10 multiple choice questions about nutrition and health. The questions cover topics like the benefits of vitamin E, effects of soy sauce on blood thickness, fiber content in different foods, and protein content comparisons. The document also provides the answers to each question along with explanations for some answers.

1. Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of vitamin E?
a) Helps protect cells from free radical damage
b) May prevent common eye conditions, such as macular degeneration and cataracts
c) Works as a mild blood thickener, making clots more likely to form
d) Helps keep the bad (LDL) cholesterol in your blood from attaching to your artery
walls, thereby lowering your risk of a heart attack.
2. True/False: Soy sauce helps to thin the blood.
3. True/False: The goal of our project is to Increase the percentage of Penn State
students who report consuming 4+ servings of vegetables per day from 2.2% to
7.2% by Fall 2010.
4. True/False: Organic fruits and vegetables are completely free of cancer-causing
pesticides.

2. 5. The healthiest (LOWEST in calories and fat) dessert below is:
a)Burger King's Dutch apple pie
b)McDonald's ice cream cone
c)McDonald's baked apple pie
d)Burger King's small shake
6. Which of the following Taco Bell foods is HIGHEST in fat?
a)Southwest steak bowl
b)7-layer burrito
c)Cheese quesadilla
d)Taco salad with salsa
7. Which of the following is the best source of vitamin C?
a) Oranges
b) Strawberries
c) Soy bean
d) Beef

3. 8. Which of the following foods is highest in fiber?
a) 1 cup of milk
b) 1 slice of 100% whole wheat bread
c) 1 medium avocado
d) 1/2 cup of tea
9. Which of the following nutrients is an antioxidant that can be found in the
soil?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin E
C)Beta-carotene
D)Selenium
E)Co-enzyme Q10
10. Which food below contains the most protein?
A)3oz Pork meat
B)2tbsp cooking wine
C)1cup Baked Beans
D)1cup Cottage Cheese

5. Answers
1) C- Vitamin E actually works as a mild blood thinner, making clots less likely to form.
Therefore, individuals who are on blood thinner medications (such as
warfarin/coumadin) should consult their physicians if they are also taking over-the-
counter vitamin E supplements due to the enhanced blood thinning effect of the
vitamin E supplement.
2) True- Soy sauce contains anti-platelet compounds that may help thin the blood. This,
in turn, could help reduce the risk of clotting and stroke. However, soy sauce is also
high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure; therefore, if you use soy sauce to
season your food, use it sparingly and opt for the low-sodium variety.
3) True.
4) False: All fruits and vegetables (including organic ones) naturally contain some
cancer causing pesticides beneath their skin. In fact, many of these pesticides are more
powerful than the chemical pesticides that farmers use on their crops. Fortunately,
fruits and vegetables are also naturally loaded with anticancer agents, and the two
balance each other out.

6. Answers
5)B- Although it is ice cream, it is low-fat ice cream and this small vanilla cone only
contains 150calories and 4grams of fat. Don't be fooled by desserts that contain
"apples"...they are not always healthy. The Burger King Dutch apple pie has
340calories and 14grams of fat, while the McDonald's baked apple pie has
250calories and 11grams of fat. As for the shake, just because a small ice cream cone
is not so bad, the same doesn't go for the ice cream shake...the small Burger King
shake contains 410calories and 14grams of fat.
6)D- The salad with salsa contains 42grams of fat (this is a perfect example of how a
salad is NOT always your healthiest option). The southwest steak bowl contains
32grams fat; cheese quesadilla has 28grams of fat; 7-layer burrito has the least
amount of fat (22grams) and 10 grams of fiber!
7) B: Strawberries. In a 70calorie portion, strawberries contain 127mg vitamin C,
an orange has 70mg, beef and soy bean are not the main source of vitamin C.

7. 8) C- Avocado-contains 6.8grams of fiber. 1 slice of 100% whole wheat bread
contains 3grams of fiber. Milk and tea are not the main source of fiber.
9) D- Selenium is an important trace mineral in the human body that is essential for
normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland. It also works with
other antioxidants to fight against free radical formation. The major dietary sources
of selenium are plant foods that are grown in selenium-rich soil.
10) D- 1cup of Cottage Cheese contains 30grams protein; 3oz of Steak contains
27grams Protein; 2tbsp of Peanut Butter contains 9grams Protein; 1cup of Baked
Beans contains 14grams Protein. Meat, poultry, and fish are NOT the only food
sources high in protein
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