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Canadians are increasingly looking for diets that promote longer and healthier lives. Leslie Beck, a registered dietitian and weekly Globe and Mail columnist, has written extensively about healthy aging—from nutritional strategies that support brain, heart, and gut health to foods and nutrients that help maintain muscle strength and strengthen immunity.
How well do you know which foods and eating patterns can help you achieve your nutrition-related health goals? Take our quiz to find out:
1Evidence suggests that regularly consuming one of these beverages is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. which is
a. Herbal tea
b. Pure fruit juice
c. Organic coconut water
d. coffee
d. A study conducted at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health found that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day (not coffee)—compared to less—cuts the risk of dementia by 18 percent.
2Which foods have been found to be most strongly associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline?
a. Mediterranean diet
b. The Planetary Health Diet Index
c. The DASH Diet
d. Alternative Healthy Food Index
c. The DASH diet is a heart-healthy eating plan that emphasizes a balanced intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.
3What stage in life is considered a critical period when your diet can affect cognitive health later in life?
a. childhood
b. Early puberty (20-34 years)
c. Middle life (45-54 years)
d. Late puberty (65+ years)
c. A study published in JAMA Neurology found that higher adherence to the DASH diet in midlife was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of self-reported cognitive decline in old age.
4What should you add to your breakfast to help improve your digestion and energy levels?
a. Probiotics
b. green vegetables
c. fiber
d. green tea
c. Viscous fiber found in breakfast foods such as aloe, selenium-rich cereals, apples, avocados, dairy, citrus, and chia seeds can help with satiety and blood sugar regulation. Read more here.
5Which of these food groups can help lower high LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
a. vegetables
b. Full-fat dairy products
c. Baked goods
d. Nuts and seeds
d. The cholesterol-lowering portfolio diet includes 45 grams of nuts and seeds per day. Many World Health Organizations recommend a portfolio diet to reduce LDL cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.
6Which foods have the least antioxidants?
a. White bread
b. Artichoke
c. Parsnips
d. the camel
a. Refined foods such as white bread contain significantly less antioxidants than whole plant foods. Antioxidants help neutralize the harmful free radicals our bodies encounter, which helps prevent DNA damage in cells.
7A Consumer Reports investigation has revealed that many protein supplements sold in the United States — some available in Canada — contain high levels of the heavy metal lead. According to the report, which type of protein powder has the highest lead levels?
a. Plant-based protein
b. Tea protein
c. Meat-based protein
d. Egg protein
a. Airborne fertilizer dust can land on food crops or soil, which is then absorbed by plants. The report states that there is no reason to worry if you use the tested products occasionally, the potential negative health risks that come with regular daily consumption.
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