Test yourself on healthy choices

You are what you eat. How many times have you heard that phrase? Well, it's true. The food you choose does affect your health and your bodily functions. Here's a quiz, culled from www.eatbetteramerica.com to find out what you know about healthy eating.

1. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which may act as antioxidants to protect the body's cells from damage.

True or false?

2. Broccoli contains vitamin A, a nutrient vital for good eyesight.

True or false?

3. Oxygen may cause damage to cells through a process called oxidation. Blueberries contain antioxidants that may protect cells from oxygen damage.

True or false?

4. There are no nutritional benefits from eating spaghetti with tomato sauce.

True or false?

5. Tomato sauce is a good source of lycopene, a nutrient that may help keep your heart healthy.

True or false?

6. Legumes like lentils are a great source of fiber, which aids digestion.

True or false?

7. Orange juice is high in sugar and should be avoided.

True or false?

8. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon may help promote a healthy heart when eaten as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

True or false?

9. Soymilk contains a high-quality protein, which your body uses to build cell membranes, skin and muscles.

True or false?

Answers: 1) True; 2) True; 3) True; 4) False. Spaghetti is a good source of carbohydrate which supplies fuel for energy. 5) True; 6) True; 7) False. Orange juice contains vitamin C which the body uses to create collagen -- a protein used to build bones, skin, tendons and connective tissues. 8) True; 9) True