Food pyramids, nutrition, dietary myths

What is the most important food group according to current food pyramids/healthy eating plates?

• vegetables and fruits

• whole grains

• healthy fats: nuts, seeds, olive oil

Which of the protein sources should be limited?

• red meat

• eggs

• both answers are correct

Obesity is defined as

• having a BMI equal to or greater than 30

• having a BMI equal to or greater than 25

• having a WHR above 0,8

Lifestyle medicine

• is an evidence-based approach to disorders caused by lifestyle factors

• is a pseudoscientific system of alternative medicine

• focuses on 3 areas: nutrition, physical activity and sleep

Vegetarians are most often at risk of

• vitamin B12 and iron deficiency

• protein deficiency

• vitamin C and E deficiency

Elderly people should pay special attention to

• drinking water

• calcium intake

• both answers are correct

The most fattening are...

• carbohydrates - bread, pasta, potatoes etc.

• processed products - fast-foods, sweets etc.

• no product itself is fattening, excess calories make you fat

Supplements such as multivitamins

• should be taken by everyone

• are necessary nowadays due to the lack of vitamins in vegetables and fruits

• their intake should be personalized

Do you need to eat 5 meals a day?

• Yes, because with fewer meals the metabolism will slow down

• Not necessarily, the number of meals should be adjusted individually

• No, you should eat less often so as not to cause such frequent blood sugar spikes