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WELLNESS TRIVIA

How many teaspoons of sugar are in a 12-ounce soft drink?A. 5 Teaspoons

B. 10 Teaspoons

C.20 Teaspoons

The answer is……

C. A 12-ounce can of soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar. Sugar is considered “extra” calories because it does not contain nutritional benefit. Although sugar is okay in moderation, too much sugar consumed from beverages and desserts can lead to weight gain and tooth decay.

Which of the following foods provides the most calcium to build strong bones?

A. Spinach

B. Candy Bar

C.Low-fat milk

The answer is….

C. Low-fat milk is a great source of calcium to help build strong bones. Milk has the extra benefit of Vitamin D which calcium needs in order to be absorbed. You should include 2-3 milk or other dairy products into your diet every day.

You can recognize whole-wheat bread by its color.

A. True

B. False

The answer is….

False. Some bread can be white bread with molasses added to it for color. Be sure to look for 100% whole wheat as the first ingredient on the label.

Which type of lettuce is highest in vitamins A & C?

A. Iceberg

B. Romaine

C. Looseleaf

And the answer is….

B. Romaine lettuce is the highest in Vitamins A and C. In general, the darker and bolder the vegetable color, the more nutrition it contains. Make your salads with romaine lettuce, spinach, carrots, and red peppers, etc. for a colorful and great tasting dish!

Which of these foods is a good source of fiber?

A. Carrot Sticks

B. Oatmeal

C. Fresh fruit

D. Dried Beans

E. All of the above

The answer is….

E. All of the foods are a great source of fiber. Fiber is found in grains, fruits, and vegetables. Wash your fruits and vegetables well and keep the skin on to eat the most fiber they have to offer!

Which of the following food choices is the best snack choice?

A. Apple with peanut butter

B. Popcorn with butter

C. Cheese and crackers

The answer is….

A. The apple with peanut butter makes the best snack choice providing fiber, carbohydrate, protein and the healthy monounsaturated fat. Popcorn is a healthy whole-grain snack but the butter provides unhealthy saturated fat. Cheese can be a healthy snack providing protein and calcium but also is higher in the saturated fat. Crackers are usually low in fat but do not provide a high amount of fiber and could be high in salt. Healthy substitutions could be plain popcorn and reduced-fat cheese with whole-grain, unsalted crackers.

Ingredients on a food label are listed

A. In alphabetical order

B. In order of importance to your health

C. In order that they make up the food product

The answer is….

C. Ingredients are listed on the food label in order that they make up the product. The first ingredient is the largest and the last ingredient is the smallest. Try to avoid sugar as one of the first three ingredients.

Which of the following foods is not a vegetable?

A. Tomato

B. Corn

C. Potato

The answer is….

C. Tomatoes are typically served as a vegetable, but are actually berries and therefore classified as a fruit.

How many fruits and vegetables should you eat daily?

A. Minimum of 5

B. Maximum of 5

C. As many as you can

The answer is…

A minimum of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended daily. A serving is considered ½ cup fresh, frozen or canned fruit, ½ cup of 100% juice and 1 tennis-ball size fresh fruit.

Which of the following does not contain cholesterol?

A. Green beans

B. Chicken

C. Apple

D. Hamburger

E. A and C

The answer is….

E. Green beans and apples do not contain cholesterol. Cholesterol is only found in animal products because it is made in the liver. You’ve never seen a vegetable growing out the ground or a fruit hanging on a tree with a liver!

Which of the following nutrients contain calories?

A. Vitamins and minerals

B. Water

C. Carbohydrates and Fat

D. Protein

E. C and D only

The answer is…

E. Calories (energy) are supplied by foods containing carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Vitamins and minerals are used to release the carbohydrate, protein and fat from the food and water is used to transport the nutrients throughout the body but they do not directly supply the calories.

At McDonald’s, you order a Quarter Pounder with cheese, large fries, a medium Coke and a hot fudge sundae for desert. What’s the total calorie/fat count for this meal?

A. 1410 calories, 49 grams of fat

B. 1320 calories, 36 grams of fat

C. 1530 calories, 64 grams of fat

D. 1620 calories, 72 grams of fat

The answer is….

1,530 calories and 64 grams of fat!

Okay, so your next trip to McDonald’s, you decide to eat light and order a plain hamburger, small fries, a child-size Coke, and a chocolate chip cookie. What are the figures for this meal?

A. 750 Calories, 29 grams of fat




The answer is…

550 calories and 19 grams of fat

Maybe you’ll have better luck at Burger King. You order a Whopper with cheese, medium fries, a medium Coke, and a tasty slice of Dutch apple pie. What’s the damage that you did with this meal?A. 1490 calories, 61 grams of fat




The answer is….

1,340 calories and 41 grams of fat

What percentage of the average American family’s food budget is spent on fast food?A. 30 percent

B. 10 percent

C. 20 percent

D. 40 percent

The answer is….

40 percent

Pick the Healthier Choice

OR

Mister Salty Pretzels n’ Cheeze

Wheatables

The Answer is

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats

Kellogg’s Smart Start

OR

The Answer is….

Mini-Wheats!!

Tofutti Vanilla Milk Free Premium Frozen Dessert

Life Savers 5 Flavor Real Fruit Sherbert

OR

And the winner is…

Life Savers!!

Endurance Vitamin Water

Propel Fitness Water

OR

The Answer is….

Propel!

Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars

OR

Rice Krispy Treats

The answer is….

Rice Krispy Treats!

McDonald’s

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Grilled Chicken Club

OR

Believe it or not

The Quarter Pounder!!

Burger King

Whopper Jr.

OR

Cheeseburger

It is….

The Whopper Jr.!!!

Subway

Tuna Sub

Roast Beef Sub

OR

The answer is…

The Roast Beef

Chex Mix

OR

Sun Chips

The better snack is….

CHEX MIX!

Battle of the fries

Which fries have less calories and fat?

McDonald’s

Burger King

Wendy’s

The Winner Is….

Wendy’s

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know?

The education profession has one of the highest rates of overweight and obesity. Those who go into education tend to be caring and nurturing people. While taking good care of others, folks often do not take the time to take care of themselves!

Did you know?

Preventable illnesses make up approximately 70% of the entire burden of illness and associated costs in the United States.

Did you know?

On average, companies report a $3.50 to $1.00 savings-to-cost-ratio in reduced absenteeism and healthcare cost if there is a worksite wellness program.

Did you know…

66% of all adult deaths in the U.S. are a direct result of one or more of the following:

• Tobacco Use• Poor Diet• Physical Inactivity• Drug and Alcohol Use

Did you know?

Reducing just one health risk increases a person’s productivity on the job by 9% and reduces absenteeism by 2%.

Did you know?

If one in 10 American adults started a regular walking program, the nation would save 5.6 BILLION in heart disease costs each year.

Did you know?

Colds and flu viruses account for more unnecessary trips to the doctor than anything else.

Did you know?

A healthy diet costs $230 less per year on average for an adult than the typical American diet.

Did you know?

Each year, preventable injuries send nearly 27 million Americans to hospital emergency rooms for treatment.

Did you know?

U.S. health-care costs related to smoking total $75 billion per year, or nearly $4,000 per adult smoker.

A review of 42 studies of worksite health promotion programs showed…

Average 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism.

Average 26% reduction in health costs Average 30% reduction in worker’s

compensation and disability management claims costs.

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