What does the "Serving Size" at the top of a food label tell you?
A) How much the bar costs
B) The exact amount of the bar the nutrition facts are actually counting
C) The day the bar expires
B) The exact amount of the bar the nutrition facts are actually counting ✔️
Which of these ingredient names is really just hidden sugar?
A) Vitamin C
B) Brown rice syrup
C) Baking soda
B) Brown rice syrup
Why do nutritionists call some bars "candy bars in disguise"?
A) Because they look exactly like a box of crayons
B) Because their actual sugar and fat counts match up with a regular candy bar
C) Because they are made out of actual trick-or-treat candy
B) Because their actual sugar and fat counts match up with a regular candy bar
How are ingredients listed on the back of the wrapper?
A) In alphabetical order
B) From the heaviest ingredient to the lightest
C) By which one tastes the best
B) From the heaviest ingredient to the lightest
What often happens if you eat too many "sugar-free" bars made with sugar alcohols?
A) Your hair changes color
B) You get instant muscles
C) You get an upset stomach, gas, or bloating
C) You get an upset stomach, gas, or bloating
How does a dry snack bar compare to a slice of fresh watermelon?
A) Watermelon is full of natural water that fills you up; the bar is dry
B) The bar has way more liquid inside
C) They have the exact same amount of water
A) Watermelon is full of natural water that fills you up; the bar is dry
What are "Calories" measuring?
A) How much salt is inside
B) The amount of energy your body gets from eating it
C) How long the bar stays fresh in your cupboard
B) The amount of energy your body gets from eating it
Why do brands use fake sweeteners (like sucralose) in diet bars?
A) To make it taste sweet without adding extra calories
B) To make the bar turn bright pink
C) To make the bar heavier
A) To make it taste sweet without adding extra calories
Which of these is a great example of a whole-food snack straight from nature?
A) A strawberry-flavored workout bar
B) A fresh banana and a small handful of raw walnuts
C) A bag of fruit snacks
B) A fresh banana and a small handful of raw walnuts
Where do you look on the label to see if a company added extra sweetness to the bar?
A) Under the "Protein" line
B) Under "Total Carbohydrates" where it says "Added Sugars"
C) In the allergy warning section
B) Under "Total Carbohydrates" where it says "Added Sugars"
Why is eating a whole piece of fruit usually better than eating a sugary snack bar?
A) Fruit has more chemicals
B) Fruit has natural fiber that stops the sugar from rushing into your blood too fast
C) Fruit sugar has zero calories
B) Fruit has natural fiber that stops the sugar from rushing into your blood too fast
Why are sticky, chewy snack bars sometimes bad for your teeth?
A) They get stuck in your teeth, feeding bacteria that cause cavities
B) They can literally crack your jaw
C) They stain your teeth bright blue
A) They get stuck in your teeth, feeding bacteria that cause cavities
What is the most realistic, healthy way to handle snacks?
A) Eat nothing but protein bars and skip lunch
B) Eat real food most of the time, and check the back labels when you buy bars
C) Never eat anything between meals
B) Eat real food most of the time, and check the back labels when you buy bars ✔️
Does a "Gluten-Free" label mean a snack bar is healthy and low-calorie?
A) Yes, gluten-free items have zero calories
B) No, it just means there's no wheat; it can still be loaded with sugar and fat
C) Yes, it means it counts as a vegetable
B) No, it just means there's no wheat; it can still be loaded with sugar and fat ✔️
Why does a 200-calorie protein bar leave you hungry, while a 200-calorie bowl of vegetable soup fills you up?
A) Soup has magical fat-burning water
B) Soup takes up way more space in your stomach, telling your brain you're full
C) Protein bars destroy your stomach acid
B) Soup takes up way more space in your stomach, telling your brain you're full