Evening Edge

Today is the end of classes for the fall term for many college students. Next week, the students in my class take a final exam on the material we've covered during the past 15 weeks. So, in the spirit of final exams, here is a quiz on topics covered in "Fit to Eat" in the fall.

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1. Exercisers who experience muscle cramps during activity should increase their intake of:

a. potassium by eating bananas

b. sodium by salting foods

c. calcium by drinking milk

d. fiber by eating whole fruits

2. Some people are sensitive to ____ , often used in Chinese cooking:

a. soy sauce

b. egg rolls

c. monosodium glutamate

d. sodium chloride

3. Researchers have found that a Western diet pattern is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. Which of the following meals is considered a Western meal?

a. fried fish sandwich with cheese, tartar sauce and a soft drink

b. tuna salad sandwich with pretzels and a glass of milk

c. turkey burger, baked beans and sparkling water

d. B and C

4. A well-formulated sports drink contains:

a. protein, water, carbohydrates and potassium

b. carbohydrates, B vitamins and magnesium

c. amino acids, anti-oxidants and calcium

d. carbohydrates, sodium, chloride and potassium

5. Popular drinks, like Red Bull, provide energy by including:

a. caffeine

b. protein

c. vitamin B-12

d. omega-3 fats

6. This beverage interacts with prescription drugs and therefore should not be taken with many commonly prescribed medications:

a. orange juice

b. grapefruit juice

c. milk

d. cola drinks

7. If you want your teenager to have a high- quality diet, you can:

a. Give your teen money to eat fast foods.

b. Make your teen eat school lunch.

c. Restrict his or her access to snacks eaten after school.

d. Eat meals together as a family.

8. Athletes who train hard every day (more than an hour each day) should:

a. Eat and drink for recovery by consuming 50 to 85 grams of carbohydrate-rich foods within the first hour after exercise.

b. Eat pasta the night before a competition.

c. Avoid drinking water during training.

d. Eat two or three egg whites before exercise and snack on cheese after exercise.

9. Our need for this vitamin increases as we age and it is linked to strong bones. Too little of this vitamin is also involved in the development of diabetes and some cancers:

a. calcium

b. folate

c. vitamin C

d. vitamin D

10. Orange- and red-colored vegetables and fruits are loaded with this anti-oxidant nutrient:

a. beta carotene

b. flavonoids

c. selenium

d. vitamin E

Answers: 1-b; 2-c; 3-a; 4-d; 5-a; 6-b; 7-d; 8-a; 9-d; 10-a. Grade your exam and give yourself a gold star or A+ for 10 correct answers, A- for nine correct, B for eight correct, C for seven correct, D for six correct, and a failing grade for five or less. Sorry, I don't curve grades.

Chris Rosenbloom, Ph.D., R.D., is a professor of nutrition in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State University. She'll answer nutrition questions of general interest. Send your questions to her c/o The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sixth Floor, 72 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303. Or e-mail her at dietitian@ajc.com.