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Health IQ: Vegies

Vegies are a vital part of a healthy diet. But how do you get the best out of your veg?

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1. Which is better for your health: raw or cooked veg?

a) Raw, because it's always more nutritious.
b) Raw, because cooking lowers the fibre content.
c) A mix of raw and cooked is considered the ideal.
d) Cooked, because raw vegetables pose a significant choking risk.

2. Eating a variety of different coloured vegetables is recommended because:

a) Different colours tend to represent different nutrients and so you get broader health benefits.
b) Different colours represent different types of fibre and your body needs all the types.
c) Substances in vegetables of one colour may be harmful if they are not balanced out by substances in vegetables of other colours.
d) You need to eat a variety of colours to prevent the disease scurvy.

3. Which of the following statements about children and vegetables is correct?

a) Children should eat the same amount of vegetables as adults.
b) Children still need to eat vegetables, even if they eat fruit.
c) Children should eat equal amounts of fruit and vegetables.
d) Children can get the same amount of minerals from fruit as vegies.

4. Are fresh vegies always better than frozen?

a) Yes, freezing destroys important nutrients.
b) Yes, frozen vegetables always contain added salt.
c) No, freezing preserves important nutrients.
d) No, nutrients are more readily absorbed from frozen vegetables.

5. When it comes to cooking your veg, which of the following is the best advice?

a) Try to avoid cooking vegetables in the microwave.
b) Try to always steam vegetables.
c) Try to avoid char-grilled vegetables altogether.
d) Try to use a variety of cooking methods for your vegetables.

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