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What is the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid?
What is the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid?
- Sugary sweets
- Meat and poultry
- Plant-based foods (correct)
- Fish and seafood
What is the recommended frequency of eating fish and seafood in the Mediterranean diet?
What is the recommended frequency of eating fish and seafood in the Mediterranean diet?
- Once a week for brain development
- At least twice a week for brain development (correct)
- Only on special occasions
- Three times a week for brain development
How often should fish and seafood be eaten in the Mediterranean diet?
How often should fish and seafood be eaten in the Mediterranean diet?
- Three times a week
- Once a week
- Four times a week
- Twice a week (correct)
What is the main food group that forms the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid?
What is the main food group that forms the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid?
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What are the benefits of following a Mediterranean-style diet?
What are the benefits of following a Mediterranean-style diet?
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Which of the following is a benefit of following a Mediterranean-style diet?
Which of the following is a benefit of following a Mediterranean-style diet?
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Study Notes
- Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan based on the traditional diet of countries around the Mediterranean.
- It consists of vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheese, fish, and little red meat and sugar.
- The diet is not just about food but also about lifestyle change, including physical activity and enough sleep.
- The pyramid graphic shows the frequency of food groups to be eaten, with the base consisting of plant-based foods to be eaten every day.
- Fish and seafood should be eaten at least twice a week for brain development.
- Meat and sugary sweets should be eaten less frequently and in smaller amounts.
- Drinking water is advised over coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks.
- Following a Mediterranean-style diet could help with weight loss, reduce depression, and improve brain power.
- Mediterranean food is easy to prepare and affordable.
- The diet promotes happiness by eating healthily, exercising, and spending time with loved ones.
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