Some great books that are bound to capture your interest and also offer important nutrition information include Staying Healthy with Nutrition and Staying Healthy with the Seasons, by Elson Haas, M.D.; The Yoga of Eating, by Charles Eisenstein; What to Eat, by Luise Light; and The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS.

General Nutrition

Since nutrition is vitally important to everyone, this quiz offers some general nutrition education information, from our course work and from past conference presenters.

1. Which of the following is true regarding foods labeled “natural” in a natural foods store?

a. If something is labeled “natural” or “preservative free” it is a wholesome food.
b. You should carefully read the list of ingredients, just as you would in a supermarket.
c. Products labeled “natural” do not contain sugar, saturated fats, white flour, or high amounts of sodium.
d. When shopping in a natural foods store, every food is pesticide-free and unprocessed.


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2. Food cravings disappear by:

a. treating yourself regularly to fun foods.
b. eating whatever you want.
c. meeting the body’s need.
d. taking extra nutritional supplements.


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3. Omega 6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) tend to be higher in the standard American diet, and in excess can cause high blood pressure, increased blood clotting, and water retention. When choosing to add more of the beneficial omega 3 fatty acids (alpha linolenic acid) to your diet, look for:

a. breads and grains.
b. soy products.
c. dairy products.
d. flax, eggs, fish, and walnuts.


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4. A glass of __________ has as much calcium as a glass of milk and is more readily absorbed.

a. beet juice
b. pineapple juice
c. carrot juice or green vegetable juice
d. oat straw tea


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5. __________ helps to heal veins and dissolve kidney stones.

a. Raw apple cider vinegar
b. Bromelain
c. Salt
d. Colloidal silver


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6. The liver processes estrogens with the aid of:

a. vitamin E.
b. evening primrose oil.
c. B vitamins.
d. All of the above.


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7. Which group below consists of only whole foods?

a. Almonds, oranges, and banana nut bread
b. Apples and fried chicken
c. Melons, oatmeal, lima beans, and flax seeds
d. Apricot streusel cake


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8. Healthy dietary habits include:

a. eating moderately.
b. eating seasonally.
c. eating primarily natural foods.
d. All of the above.


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9. Millet (hulled) can often be substituted for rice, and is the most __________ of cereals; it is almost __________ percent protein and is high in iron, magnesium, B vitamins, and fiber.

a. desirable; 25
b. alkaline; 15
c. acid; 10
d. expensive; 20


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10. Although Americans consume a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 oils between 10:1 and 20:1, we actually should include approximately __________ times more omega-6 oils than omega-3 in our diets.

a. 5:1 – 10:1
b. 1:1 – 4:1
c. 7:1 – 10:1
d. 12:1 – 15:1


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