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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1.	Can you still eat healthy at restaurant?
	Yes, just remember to order your meal broiled, baked, steamed or poached.

2.	Should you put hot foods in the refrigerator for storage?
	Yes, leaving them out to cool can cause bacteria to begin growing quickly.

3.	Where can you find substitutes for foods containing a lot of fat?
	Most cookbooks will have reference and the Internet is always a sure place to look.

4.	What is the best meat to add to a pizza for low fat and a quick meal?
	Canadian bacon instead of pepperoni, sausage or hamburger.

5.	How do you avoid freezer-burning food?
	You need to use the product within a reasonable time. When placing items in the freezer, use heavy freezer paper, plastic wrap or foil to help stretch the time of the products frozen.

6.	Which is better for you to eat a baked potato or French fries?
	A baked potato, if low-dat condiments are used. The skin of the potato also contains valuable nutrients (wash the potato well prior to eating it with the skin).

7.	If a person general ate healthy, would occasional binges at fast food restaurants cause a problem?
	No. Eating high-fat foods in moderation is okay. Denying these foods only make the cravings stronger. And don't forget that you can make healthy choices, even at fast food restaurants.

8.	How long can you leave hot food out safely?
	Only for about 2 hours. After that, there is a possibility that bacteria will begin to grow in the food.

9.	How many servings of fruits and vegetables should an adult eat every day?
	Every person should try to have at least 5 to 9 servings per day.

10.	What is the best age to begin watching your diet for lowering fat, cholesterol, and sodium?
	The age of 2 is the best time to begin. You can develop good eating habits at a very early age to fight off diseases in the later years.

11.	Why is fiber so important in our diet?
	It helps in digestion, elimination, and prevention of many diseases and disorders.

12.	Since milk comes in various percentages of fat, what is the recommended type to use for adults?
	Use fat-free milk, 1% and low-fat dairy products.

13.	What type of meat should you eat the most of regularly?
	Fish, chicken and turkey (without the skin) should be used for most of your main meals.

14.	How does the public know the restaurants we eat at are safe?
	The health department performs inspections twice a year and all complaints are followed up immediately.

15.	How much salt should we take in per day?
	With all the added salt we get from prepared foods, we should only add up to 1 teaspoon per day.