Everyone knows that a healthy diet is one way to help prevent cardiovascular disease and possibly avoid taking medications.
But you may be confused about which dietary recommendations to follow, because they change over time and the media doesn't always keep up with the latest guidelines. This heart-health quiz will give you an idea of how well you're keeping up.
If you can answer all of the questions below correctly, you are already savvy about heart-healthy nutrition. If not, the answers on the final page will get you started.
1. Which one of the foods listed below contains the most trans fat?
a. Turkey breast
b. Turkey leg
c. Butter
d. Margarine
e. Salmon
2. Which of the foods listed above contains the least amount of cholesterol?
3. Which of the foods listed above contains the most omega-3 fatty acids?
4. Which condiment contains the least amount of sodium?
a. Mustard
b. Chopped garlic
c. Ketchup
d. Soy sauce
e. Relish
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