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?
| 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?
| 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.
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Wednesday, Mar. 7 | Which of the following foods is a source of calcium?
| 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?
| 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:
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Thursday, Mar. 15 | What is the benefit of consuming dietary fiber?
| 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?
| 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:
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Tuesday, Mar. 20 | Which bar would be a healthier pick?
| 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?
| 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?
| 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?
| 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?
| 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?
| 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?
| 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:
Prebiotic foods should be plentiful in your diet. They are found in many foods like:
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