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Gwyneth does macrobiotic, Beyoncé touts Atkins and Jen Aniston is in The Zone, but what about you? With all of these options out there, how do you know you're making the right nutritional choices? Take our quiz to decode fact from fiction when it comes to your food.

By Tammy Sutherland

1. How many servings of grain products should you eat each day?
a)
2-3
b) 4-5
c) 6-7
d) Carbs? Are you kidding?

2. Which food has the highest concentration of vitamin C?
a)
Brussel sprouts
b) Oranges
c) Cauliflower
d) Papaya

3. What spice is often used as a natural remedy to help ease menstrual cramps, prevent morning sickness, and improve digestion?
a)
Ginger
b) Garlic
c) Cinnamon
d) Oregano

4. A single serving of nuts should be:
a)
1/8 cup
b) 1/4 cup
c) 1/2 cup
d) 1 cup

5. How much folic acid is in a cup of cooked spinach?
a)
230 mcg
b) 365 mcg
c) 400 mcg
d) 513 mcg


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6. Which of the following options contains the most caffeine?
a)
Diet cola
b) Green tea
c) Chocolate mousse
d) Brewed coffee

7. What should you eat to add more fibre to your diet?
a)
Lentils
b) Whole grain breads and cereals
c) Fruits and vegetables
d) All of the above

8. What snack food can help make your skin look fantastic?
a)
Gummy worms
b) Dark chocolate
c) Tortilla chips
d) Frozen yogurt

9. If you're suffering from depression, fatigue, dry skin, joint pain and an inability to concentrate, what could be missing from your diet?
a)
Calcium
b) Zinc
c) Omega-3 fatty acids
d) Vitamin B12

10. How often should you eat?
a)
Whenever you feel hungry
b) Every few hours
c) Three square meals a day
d) All day long, a little bit at a time
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