Test your knowledge 2.

19. Fibre enriched white breads would have a similar content of phytochemicals and nutrients to wholegrain bread.

True
False

20. All Soy and Linseed breads contain high levels of linolenic acid and phytoestrogens.

True
False

21. Having at least one low glycaemic index food at each meal may aid weight control and management of diabetes.

True
False

22. Soy linseed breads are high in 'unrefined' omega 3 fats which have not been shown to cause weight gain.

True
False

23. There is emerging evidence that it may be undesirable to have a preference for cereals (especially if refined) over other plant foods as suggested by the new Australian food guide and 12345+ diet plan.

True
False

24. Ideally, breakfast cereals should contain per 100g less than 10 grams of fat, less than 600mg of sodium and less than 14g sugar and greater than 5 grams of fibre.

True
False

25. Liquid breakfasts such as Up & Go are excellent sources of both soluble and insoluble fibre.

True
False

26. Natural muesli is high in desirable 'unrefined' fats.

True
False

27. If you want to reduce your intake of salt, it is preferable to sprinkle a little salt on food once cooked rather than during cooking.

True
False

28. Most breads and cereals are low in salt and therefore contribute minimally to the total salt content of the diet.

True
False

29. If low salt bread is consumed and salty packaged foods are eaten irregularly, it is OK to add a little salt to food at the table, especially if it helps to increase intake of plant foods and fish.

True
False

30. 'Baked not fried' snacks are always low in fat.

True
False

31. It is OK to have about 5 teaspoons of table sugar per day (including people with diabetes), especially if it is added or found in nutrient dense foods/beverages.

True
False

 

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