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"Food has the power to change the way you feel. Smart, healthful eating habits aren't just about losing weight or getting ready for a doctor's visit. They need to be lifestyle choices that are made every day." — Veronica Betancur, MD, CHRISTUS Family Medicine – Medical Center Q: Is fresh produce more nutritious than frozen produce? A. Yes. B. No. C. It depends. A: C. It depends. Fresh produce is thought to have more nutrient content, but those values can drop depending on how fruits and vegetables are grown. Preparation plays a big role, too. Q: How many ounces of protein do people need each day? A. 2–3 B. 5–6 C. 10–12 D. 19–20 A: B. 5–6. Eating too much protein can actually be bad for health and can harm the kidneys. Q: True or false: Dried fruit is just as healthy for you as whole fruit. A: False. Drying fruit causes it to lose vital nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants, while increasing sugar content by volume. Q: Which has the most potassium in it? A. 1 medium banana B. 1 cup of portabella mushrooms C. 2 cups of spinach A: B. 1 cup of portabella mushrooms. Many people think bananas are the star of the show when it comes to potassium, but portabella mushrooms pack a powerful potassium punch. One cup contains 630 mg of potassium. Q: Which type of bread is healthier? A. Brown bread B. White bread C. Whole-grain bread A: C. Whole-grain bread. Not all brown breads are made with whole grains. Read packaging carefully. Look for words like "whole grain" or "whole wheat." Making a Dierence Take the Healthy Eating Quiz The basics of a balanced diet are common knowledge — eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and lean protein, and go easy on the sugar, fat and starch. But some lesser known food facts can have a big impact on nutrition. Put your dietary knowledge to the test with this healthy eating quiz. To find a provider that can answer questions about nutrition, visit findachristusdoc.org or call (877) 250-DOCS. The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation provides vital financial support for community outreach initiatives, life-saving equipment and more throughout CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. Thanks to the generous gifts of board members, community supporters and Associates, the Friends Foundation supports the mobile mammography unit and the family medicine residency program that draws talented physicians to the community. "CHRISTUS Santa Rosa has always been a community partnership," says John Bel, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa vice president and chief development officer of the Friends Foundation. "That continues to be the focus of the Friends Foundation — adding resources to provide the best possible care for all people with the support of the community we serve." 3 LiveWell | Winter 2016