1. Which foods are healthier?

1.1 Those with a low Glycaemic Index (GI), like porridge, pulses and pasta or

1.2 Those with a high Glycaemic Index (GI), like mashed potatoes, sticky rice and white bread 

2. Breakfast can help you lose weight:

True or false?

3. Which of the following are good sources of Vitamin A?

3.1 Carrots

3.2 Peppers

3.3 Green leafy vegetables

3.4 Eggs

3.5 Liver

4. Brazil nuts are the richest source of the anti-oxidant selenium:

True or false?

5. Which of the following are good sources of Vitamin B12?

5.1 Dairy products

5.2 Offal (liver, heart, kidneys)

5.3 Eggs

5.4 Seafood 

5.5 Meat (eg beef) 

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Published 08/06/2012, Review August 2014