Nutrition IQ: Test your nutrition knowledge

You know that flax is healthy and you can read the nutrition labels with ease, but how much do you really understand about nutrition? Take this short quiz and see how many answers you get correct!

1. A Twix candy bar has the saturated fat equal to how many strips of bacon?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 11
D. 15

2. Organic vs. Non Organic: In regards to pesticide levels, which 2 fruits listed below are best to be purchased as organic?
A. Apple
B. Grapes
C. Strawberries
D. Kiwi

3. What has more sodium per serving?
A. Popcorn
B. Cup O’Noodles
C. Lean Cuisine
D. Slice of pizza

4. One Snapple Lemon Iced Tea has the sugar equivalent of how many fudgesicles?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

5. A study from the University of North Carolina founds that kids consume daily on average 450 calories from beverages (soda, juice, energy drinks, etc). For a kid who leads a sedentary (couch potato) lifestyle, how many pounds can they gain in a year from these beverages?
A. 6
B. 11
C. 18
D. 23

6. What is the better snack combo?
A. apple slices with peanut butter
B. 100 calorie snack pack
C. Nutra-grain granola bar
D. raisins

7. What condiment is the most widely used in the U.S.?
A. Ketchup
B. Salsa
C. Mayonnaise
D. Mustard


ANSWERS:
1. C. 11 strips – this one candy bar contains more than half the USDA’s daily consumption recommendation for this dangerous fat.

2. A & C. Strawberries and Apples – the same goes for peaches. Buy organic whenever possible for these fruits. No need to buy organic bananas or pineapple.

3. B. A serving of cup o’ noodles – this has 1,110 mg of sodium per serving; approximately 85% of the daily recommended allowance. This is one of the cheapest sources of empty calories in the grocery store.

4. C. 6 fudgesicles = 58 grams of sugar & 250 calories. You would need to pull weeds in the garden for 55 minutes to work that off.

5. D. 23 lbs

6. A. Apple slices with peanut butter. It is better to combine a protein with a carbohydrate for a more long lasting energy source. Also the apple provides more fiber then the other choices which will keep you fuller longer.

7. B. Salsa. Not only is it low in calories but it is packed with vitamins, minerals and lycopene!