Fiber Quiz

1. How many grams of fiber should you eat every day?

A. 5 grams per 1,000 calories B. 10 grams per 1,000 calories C. 14 grams per 1,000 calories

2. Fiber is found in naturally stringy vegetables and in meats such as flank or skirt steak.

A. True B. False

3. Which of the 2 types of fiber is more important to eat?

A. Soluble B. Insoluble C. Both are important

4. Which of these foods has the least amount of fiber?

A. 1 ounce of shelled pumpkin seeds B. 1 cup of iceberg lettuce C. A half cup of tomato sauce

5. It’s easy to switch from a low-fiber to a high-fiber diet. You can make the change in just a few days.

A. True B. False

6. A typical American under age 50 should eat how many grams of fiber each day?

A. 25 to 38 grams B. 15 to 20 grams C. 45 to 60 grams

7. A high-fiber diet can lower your:

A. Cholesterol level B. Risk for colon cancer C. Chances for headaches

8. Which is the champion of fiber content among these veggies?

A. Peas B. Beans C. Carrots

Vanderbilt Health