Q: Oranges and grapefruit are citrus fruits. Does this mean they’re rich in vitamin A or vitamin C?

A: Vitamin C. (Vitamin C protects your body in many ways, especially by keeping your gums and teeth healthy and by helping cuts to heal.)

Q: Which snack is a rich source of protein: peanuts or potato chips?

A: Peanuts. (Protein helps to build, maintain and repair your muscles, skin, hair and nails. Good sources of protein include fish, poultry, meat, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, beans, seeds and nuts.)

Q: In the U.S., about how much milk does the average cow produce during a year: 240 gallons or 2,400 gallons?

A: 2,400 gallons. (Most dairy cows are milked at least twice daily.)

Q: What is the hardest substance in your body?

A: The enamel that covers your teeth. (If you don’t brush and floss regularly, small holes called cavities can develop.)

Q: Does a cereal box have four, six or eight sides?

A: Six. (Don’t forget the top and bottom!)

Q: Eating breakfast can help you do better in school. True or false?

A: True. (Studies show that eating breakfast can improve your memory and concentration – and even help you do better on tests!)

Q: Which has more fiber: an apple or a glass of apple juice?

A: An apple. (100% fruit juice is a healthy choice, but only the fruit itself can give you the fiber you need to help you digest your food.)

Q: Which weighs more: a pound of potatoes or 16 ounces of popcorn?

A: They weigh exactly the same. (One pound equals 16 ounces.)

Q: How many sets of teeth do we have in a lifetime?

A: Two. (Our 20 “baby teeth” are replaced by 32 permanent teeth.)

Q: Which fruit has a center filled with “milk”: pineapple, coconut, avocado or cantaloupe?

A: Coconut. (A very useful fruit, the coconut also contains a sweet-lasting “meat” and the fibers of its husk can be used in weaving.)

Source: Brain Quest