What’s your health IQ?

Correct answer: At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity.

Move more, sit less! If you’re just starting out, begin with lower-intensity exercises and increase your physical activity gradually over time. Moderate-intensity exercise includes:

· Ballroom or line dancing

· Biking on level ground

· Brisk walking

· Raking leaves

· Water aerobics

Correct answer: Increased LDL or “bad” cholesterol

Regular physical activity improves overall health and reduces the risk of many health problems. Scientific evidence supports it!

Correct answer: 50%

Make half your grains whole by choosing more whole wheat bread, pasta, tortillas, brown rice, oatmeal and quinoa. To tell if your bread contains mostly whole grains, look at the ingredient list. "Whole grain" should be a part of the first ingredient, such as "whole wheat flour," "whole grain rye flour" or "whole grain pumpernickel flour." You can also check for the whole grain seal on the package.

Correct answer: True

Most Americans do get enough protein in their diets. However, many may need to incorporate leaner and more varied proteins into their daily diet, such as chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, low fat dairy, beans, lentils and tofu.

Correct answer: False

Fat is one of the three main nutrients in food that supplies energy, but it has twice as many calories as protein and carbohydrates. We recommend that less than 30 percent of your total calories come from fat with a balance of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated/trans fat.

Remember, not all fats are created equal — choose unsaturated fats most often. These include:

Monounsaturated fats – These are the healthiest type of fat. Best sources include olives, peanut butter, almonds, avocados, olive oil, canola, sesame and peanut oil.

Polyunsaturated fats – These are also a healthy type of fat. Best sources include fish, seeds, ground flaxseed, walnuts and vegetable oils such as soybean and corn oil.

Choose less of these fats:

Saturated fats – These are solid at room temperature and generally animal-based. They include red meat like beef and pork, visible fat on meat, whole milk and cheese, cream and butter. Plant sources include cocoa butter, coconut oil and palm oil.

Trans fats – These are hydrogenated fats in processed foods. They include deep-fried foods, snack food, cookies, pastries and desserts.

Correct answer: Sugars or other sweeteners added to foods and drinks

Added sugars include sugar and any other sweeteners added during processing or packaging. Other names to look for are:

· Barley malt

· Brown sugar

· Corn sweetener

· Corn syrup

· Dextrose

· Fruit juice concentrate

· Glucose

· High fructose corn syrup

· Honey

· Invert sugar

· Malt syrup

· Maltose

· Maple syrup

· Molasses

· Rice syrup

· Sucrose

· Turbinado sugar

Correct answer: Adding at least 10 minutes of exercise and eating at least 1 vegetable daily

Any small change can have a positive effect on your health. Small behavioral changes are more realistic and easier to achieve and maintain. Going on radical diets that omit entire food groups or starting exercises that you’re not in shape for can be discouraging.

Correct answer: Walking around the ball field a few times while your child is playing a team sport

Getting creative to eat healthier and be more active when you’re busy is part of making your health a priority! Some ways to start out can include:

· Set aside one grocery shopping day a week and make healthy meals that you can freeze and eat later.

· Eat regular meals to prevent extreme hunger. Keep fruit on hand as a snack if meals are delayed.

· Take the stairs instead of elevators. Commit to just a 10-minute walk on a work break on hectic days.

Correct answer: Thyroid problems

Eating right and exercising not only help you manage diseases and conditions but also improve your mental and emotional health. Other benefits include controlling your weight, improving mood and boosting energy.

Correct answer: Plant-based diet

Plant-based diets encourage growth of beneficial bacteria that help maintain the integrity of the gut wall. But “plant-based” does not mean “plant-only.” Making gradual changes to your diet can help reshape your gut health. Start by:

• Eating a vegetarian meal at least one day a week
• Decreasing meat in soup, chili, stew and casseroles and adding more vegetables
• Converting dishes like lasagna, spaghetti and tacos to meatless versions
• Trying recipes with beans and lentils as the main protein
• Enjoying fruit as your dessert, like a baked apple