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Which of These Foods Is Considered a Whole Grain?

POPCORN

ENRICHED RICE

POPCORN

The answer may surprise you, but popcorn is in fact a whole grain because it contains all parts of the grain: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. In contrast, during the production of enriched rice, the bran and germ are removed, and some vitamins and minerals are added back. Still, enriched grains are nowhere near as nutritious as whole grains.

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Which of These Foods Is Considered a Starchy Veggie?

SWEET POTATOES

GREEN BEANS

Both green beans and sweet potatoes are nutritious and can be part of a balanced diet, but only sweet potatoes are starchy. There’s nothing wrong with having starchy vegetables on your plate — just remember that they behave more like grains in your body, so portion them accordingly.

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Which Food Offers a Good Nondairy Source of Calcium?

KALE

LETTUCE

Kale and some other green leafy veggies (like bok choy, collards, and turnip greens) are all good nondairy sources of calcium. These are very healthy foods for anyone to enjoy, but they’re especially important if you’re limiting or avoiding dairy foods, which are great sources of calcium.

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Which of These Foods Is More Nutritious?

RAISINS

GRAPES

Raisins are made from grapes, so this answer may be unexpected. But these foods have a key difference that affects their nutritional and caloric value: Raisins are dehydrated. That doesn’t only mean they’re higher in sugar than grapes, but they’re also less filling than their hydrated counterpart, making it easier to overeat them. Whether for health or weight loss, grapes are the smarter choice.

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Which Food Is Considered a Lean Source of Protein?

85% LEAN GROUND TURKEY

Skinless chicken breast

While both chicken and turkey can be lean (low-fat) cuts of meat, ground turkey often has the skin and dark meat included, making it a fattier choice. In contrast, skinless chicken breast is a naturally lean meat.

Skinless chicken breast

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Skinless chicken breast

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