Answers to Nutrition Trivia

Check out the answers to the Daily Trivia questions below. Answers are also posted on the TV in the Lobby of Cedardale Andover.

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NUTRITION TRIVIA ANSWER SHEET

Date

Trivia Question

Answer

Thursday, Mar. 1

Which of the following are considered unhealthy fats?

  1. Polyunsaturated

  2. Polysaccharides

  3. Saturated and Trans

  4. A & C

Answer: C - saturated and trans fats


Explanation: Polyunsaturated are considered “healthy” fats. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate.

Friday, Mar. 2

True or False? Meats and Dairy Products are the only source of protein in our foods.

Answer: False


Explanation: Beans, soy, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and other legumes are all non-animal sources of protein.

Saturday, Mar.3

If you are looking for a whole grain bread, what should the first ingredient be on the ingredients list?

Answer: Whole Grain (whatever grain the product is)


Explanation: The word “whole” or “100% whole” must be present to be truly whole grain. Some products may say only “wheat flour” or “oat flour.” This could mean it is refined and not whole grain.

Sunday, Mar. 4

What’s the healthiest menu option from the list below?

  1. Cobb Salad

  2. 6 oz. filet mignon with a side of vegetables

  3. Stuffed Haddock with a side of vegetables

  4. 6 oz. ribeye steak with a side salad

Answer: B - filet with a side of vegetables


Explanation: a cobb salad is often very high calorie and fat content because of the heavy dressing, cheese, and bacon. Stuffed Haddock is also typically filled with fat and calories because of the stuffing and the butter it is cooked in. A ribeye steak is a very high fat cut of red meat whereas a filet is typically one of the leanest cuts of red meat available.

Monday, Mar. 5

True or False? Brown sugar is better for blood glucose levels than white sugar.

Answer: False


Explanation: Sugar is sugar to the body!

Tuesday, Mar. 6

Name one food source of healthy fats and one food source of unhealthy fats.

**Note: must get both correct to qualify

Answer: Multiple answers would be accepted here.

  • Healthy Fats - avocado, fish, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and nut butters

  • Unhealthy Fats - red meats, processed meats, butter, full-fat dairy, baked goods, and fried foods

Wednesday, Mar. 7

Which of the following foods is a source of calcium?

  1. Milk

  2. Broccoli

  3. Yogurt

  4. Spinach

  5. A & C

  6. All of the above

Answer: F - all of the above


Explanation: milk and yogurt are the obvious calcium-rich foods on the list, but many other non-dairy foods have calcium as well including dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, collard greens, and broccoli. Also, salmon and sardines are a good source of calcium.

Thursday, Mar. 8

True or False? Eating after 8pm leads to weight gain.

SNOW DAY

Friday, Mar. 9

Name one of the nutrients that can lower the glycemic index of a food.

SNOW DAY

Saturday, Mar. 10

Name one food that can fight off free radicals in the body.

Answer: Multiple answers accepted. Any food containing antioxidants would be accepted. Examples include: tea, fruits, vegetables, cocoa, etc.

Sunday, Mar. 11


How many calories per gram of carbohydrate?

Answer: 4 calories per gram


Explanation: no explanation - pretty straight forward! Haha

Monday, Mar. 12

Which of these yogurts is lowest in sugar?

  1. Chobani Non-Fat Greek Strawberry Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom

  2. Yoplait Original Strawberry Yogurt

Answer: A - Chobani Non-Fat Greek Strawberry Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom


Explanation: The Chobani yogurt has 15 grams of sugar per container while the Yoplait yogurt has 18 grams of sugar per container

Tuesday, Mar. 13

True or False? All frozen vegetables are less nutritious than fresh vegetables.

SNOW DAY

Wednesday, Mar. 14

Name one food source of trans fats.

Answer: Multiple answers accepted.


Explanation: Trans fat lurk in many of our processed food products that contain partially hydrogenated oils. Examples include:

  • Coffee creamers, peanut butters, frozen foods, microwave popcorn, shelf-stable baked goods (like donuts, Twinkies, Little Debbies, etc.), vegetable shortening, jarred frosting, margarine, crackers, and many others

Thursday, Mar. 15

What is the benefit of consuming dietary fiber?

  1. It can lower your cholesterol levels

  2. It keeps you fuller longer

  3. It improves the glycemic index of a food

  4. It helps maintain a healthy digestive system

  5. B & D

  6. All of the above

Answer: F - all of the above


Explanation: Fiber is a nutrient that many of us don’t get enough of. It has many benefits for the body, but a typical American diet is only about 10-12 grams of fiber. We should be aiming for 25 or more grams for women and 38 or more grams for men.

Friday, Mar. 16

True or False. Trans fats are always disclosed on the nutrition facts labels.

Answer: False


Explanation: The FDA allows up to 0.5grams of trans fats per serving of a food without clearly identifying the fat. It can zero grams or no trans fat on the label, but still have some present. Look for “partially hydrogenated oils” in the ingredients. That means the food has trans fat.

Saturday, Mar. 17

Name the 3 nutrients that provide our body with energy (AKA: Calories).

**Note: Must get all 3 to get the question correct

Answer: carbs, protein, and fat


Explanation: none - pretty simple

Sunday, Mar. 18

Which nut has the most omega-3 fatty acids in it?

  1. Almonds

  2. Peanuts

  3. Cashews

  4. Walnuts

Answer: D - walnuts


Explanation: Walnuts have 2.5grams of omega-3 fatty acids per serving, much higher than any other nut.

Monday, Mar. 19

In 2015, the World Health Organization announced that nitrites and nitrates are “carcinogenic to humans” (AKA: cancer-causing). What type of foods can nitrates and nitrites be found in?

Answer: Multiple answers accepted here

Explanation: Nitrites  and nitrates are found most processed meats like:

  • Deli meats, sausages, pepperoni, bacon, hot dogs, and salami

Tuesday, Mar. 20

Which bar would be a healthier pick?

  1. Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars

  2. KIND Nut Bar

Answer: B - KIND Nut Bar


Explanation: Both bars contain approximately the same amount of sugar (depending on the flavor you choose), but fiber is higher in the KIND bars. The KIND bars also contain fewer “processed” ingredients and more real ingredients than the Nature Valley bar.

Wednesday, Mar. 21

White Potatoes are high in what vitamin?

  1. Vitamin D

  2. Vitamin B12

  3. Potassium

  4. Vitamin A

Answer: C - potassium


Explanation: Potatoes are an excellent source of potassium containing about 25% (or 900 mg) of your recommended daily intake per serving (1 medium-sized potato).

Thursday, Mar. 22

You are planning to make a shrimp and vegetable stir fry. Which oil would be better to use when cooking?

  1. Olive Oil

  2. Avocado Oil

Answer: B - Avocado Oil


Explanation: Olive oil is a very healthy choice, but it does not hold well under high heat cooking, like sauteing. Avocado oil has a much higher “smoke point” which makes it a healthier, safer pick for higher heat cooking.

Friday, Mar. 23

What is the maximum amount of sodium recommended for a healthy, adult?

Answer: 2300 mg


Explanation: None, pretty straight forward again!

Saturday, Mar. 24

Name two ingredients that would be considered added sugars.

**Note: Must answer both correctly to qualify

Answer: Multiple answer accepted


Explanation: Unfortunately, added sugars come in many forms and many names. There are hundreds of added sugars that end up in our processed foods. They are not always easy to spot. Visit the American Heart Association’s website and look up Added Sugars. You can find a long list of added sugars and how to spot them on labels.

Sunday, Mar. 25

Which of the following foods has been linked to improved memory and brain health?

  1. Cruciferous vegetables (ex: broccoli, cabbage, dark leafy greens)

  2. Omega-3 fatty acids

  3. Berries

  4. Whole Grains

  5. All of the above

  6. A-C only

Answer: F - A to C only


Explanation: Nutrition and brain health is a fascinating new field of research that is finding many links between certain foods and food patterns and improved memory, decreased risk of dementia, and more. While whole grains haven’t been directly linked to brain health yet, we may see it in the future.

 Mon. Mar 26th 

Which beverage has less sugar?

  1. 20 oz. bottle of Sprite

  2. 16 oz. bottle of Welch’s grape juice

Answer: B - 16 oz. Welch’s Grape Juice


Explanation: Shockingly, the smaller bottle of Welch’s grape juice has more sugar than the Sprite. The grape juice has 72 grams of sugar in a 16 oz. bottle. The Sprite has 64 grams of sugar in a 20 oz. bottle.
 
 Tuesday, Mar. 27 How many calories per gram of fat?Answer: 9 calorie per gram 


Wednesday, Mar. 28

Which is a better post-workout snack?

  1. ¼ cup trail mix (nuts, seeds, and dried fruit)

  2. Flavored, greek yogurt

Answer: Flavored, greek yogurt


Explanation: A good post-workout snack will have the right balance of carbohydrates and protein to refuel and rebuild your muscles. While trail mix has a fair amount of protein and carbohydrates, the yogurt has a better ratio of protein and carbohydrates. Protein is much higher in a Greek yogurt than trail mix.

Thursday, Mar. 29

How many teaspoons of added sugar does the American Heart Association recommend daily for men and women?

**Note: must answer both parts correctly to qualify

Answer: Men - 9 teaspoons, Women - 6 teaspoons


Explanation: Aim to stay below these recommendations each day. A typical American diet is more than double the recommended amount of added sugar per day.

Friday, Mar. 30

Which of the following foods are a good source of Vitamin D?

  1. Swordfish

  2. Dark Leafy Greens

  3. Citrus Fruits

  4. Whole Grains

Answer: A - swordfish


Explanation: 3 oz. of swordfish has about 560 IU’s of Vitamin D. This is almost 100% of our recommended daily intake of Vitamin D which is 600 IU’s for adults.

Saturday, Mar. 31

Name one food source of probiotics and one food source of prebiotics.

**Note: must answer both parts correctly to qualify

Answer: Multiple answers accepted


Explanation: Probiotics are typically found in fermented foods like:

  • Yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, Kombucha tea, pickled foods, kefir, aged cheese, tempeh, and miso

Prebiotic foods should be plentiful in your diet. They are found in many foods like:

  • Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (esp. Garlic, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, and soybeans)