Vitamin E works as a mild blood thinner, so those on blood thinning medications should consult their doctor before taking vitamin E supplements. Soy sauce contains compounds that may help thin blood and reduce risks of clotting and stroke, but it is high in sodium so should be used sparingly. All fruits and vegetables contain some naturally occurring pesticides beneath their skin that balance out cancer-causing and preventing agents. Cottage cheese contains the most protein of the options listed at 30 grams per cup.

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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.

2. 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.

3. 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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