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Nutrition Quiz

These days, we know better than to fall prey to food folklore, such as the myths that vitamins provide energy and snacking on chocolate is healthy -- right? Or did you think these two were true? Take this quick quiz to see how much know about eating healthfully.

Nibbling on chocolate may actually be healthy.

True

False
Cottage cheese isn't a particularly good source of calcium.

True

False
Butter and margarine have about the same number of calories.

True

False
Popeye was right: Spinach builds strong muscles!

True

False
Snacking doesn't always make you fat.

True

False
Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables contain fewer nutrients than the fresh fruits and vegetables.

True

False

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 21, 2008

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SOURCES: Linus Pauling Institute. WebMD Medical News: "Sweet! Hot Cocoa May Prevent Heart Disease". Virginia Cooperative Extension. Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD.

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