Which of these describes the Mediterranean Diet?

Plenty of fish, vegetables, fruit and dairy, whole grains, olive oil and other healthy fats, moderate wine consumption

Very low carbohydrates (no rice, pasta or bread), high protein and fat from meat, eggs and other sources

Restricted carbohydrates, including fruits; encourages healthy fats, vegetables and low-fat proteins

Includes meats, vegetables, fruits, roots and nuts; excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, potatoes

What happens to the body when you eat doughnuts?

A burst of energy, followed by a sluggish feeling

A release of insulin, which causes the blood sugar to plummet

Which of the following is considered a "healthy" fat by nutritionists?

Monounsaturated fat, found in plant-based foods and oils

Saturated fat, which is solid at room temperature and comes from animal sources

Trans fat, found in processed packaged foods

Partially hydrogenated fat, chemically altered by adding a hydrogen atom to an unsaturated fat

Why is fatty fish an important part of a healthy diet?

It has omega-3 fatty acids that are important for brain health

It lowers your risk of certain cancers

It is low in calories and high in protein

Which of the following can be a diet buster?

Choosing food labeled "fat-free"

Sleeping at least seven hours a night

Meditating a few minutes each day

Eat this, not that. Which of the following food switches makes the most sense for health and weight loss?

Steel-cut oats instead of instant oats with sugar

Unbuttered popcorn instead of potato chips

A small piece of dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate candy bar

So, You Think You Know Everything There Is to Know About Dieting

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Elizabeth Agnvall,

AARP

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Published February 07, 2013

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Elizabeth Agnvall is the health and healthy living editor at aarp.org. She has worked as editor of Staying Sharp, AARP’s brain health platform and as a health editor at the AARP Bulletin. She also wrote for the Washington Post health section.

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