February is National Heart Month! To help us be more aware of the heart healthy dietary recommendations, I decided to test your knowledge! RD411 has a great quiz that I thought would be perfect for our blog. I will be posting and discussing answers tomorrow, so stay tuned! -Kelsey

  1. Which of the following foods is not specifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease?
  2. The fiber in which of the following foods will lead to a reduction of blood cholesterol?
  3. What percentage of total deaths in theUnited States is linked to heart disease?
  4. Which of the following conditions is not linked to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that vastly increases the risk for development of heart disease?
  5. How many calories are contained in each gram of fat?
  6. Which of the following oils is high in saturated fat?
  7. How much soy should you eat each day to lower cholesterol levels?
  8. If you are trying to reduce your sodium intake, it is recommended that one serving of any food should not contain more than ________ milligrams (mg) of sodium?
  9. Potassium is shown to reduce blood pressure in humans. Which of the following foods is not high in potassium?
  10. Which of the following is a lean cut of beef?

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