How sweet it is?
Is it legal?
What does it mean?
Hearts & Minds
100
the number of grams in 1 tsp of sugar
What is four?
100
Mayor Bloomberg of NYC has proposed a law to ban the sale of sugary soft drinks larger than this this size.
What is 16 ounces?
100
Define "obesity"
What is having excessive body fat- a BMI of 30 or higher? BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by kg/m(squared), a ratio of your weight in kilograms divided by your height measured in meters, squared
100
This kind of fat doubles your risk of a heart attack and appears to shrink the brain.
What is trans fat?
200
the number of grams in 1 tablespoon of sugar
What is 12? There are 3 tsp in 1 tbsp. There are 4 grams per teaspoon. 3 x 4 =12
200
What kinds of businesses would be prohibited from selling sugary drinks in sizes larger than 16 ounces?
What are food carts, restaurants, and movie theaters? (Score for naming any ONE.)
200
Define "placebo"
What is something of no inherent benefit that is done just to reassure someone.
200
Oil from this animal is rich in omega 3 fats, the kind of fats associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's Disease
What is fish or fish oil?
300
Number of teaspoons of sugar in a Big Gulp
What is 32 tsp?
300
What is the fine for selling sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces?
What is $200
300
Define infringe
What is "to intrude on or interfere with someone's rights"
300
In the study at Portland Oregon Health and Science university, highest test scores were achieved by people who had the highest levels of these nutrients in their blood.
What are Vitamins B, C, D and E and Omega 3 fats?
400
Percentage of NY Cityschool children who are overweight or obese
What is 40%?
400
What court, the highest in the state of NY will decide on the legality of the proposed sugary drink ban?
What is the NY Court of Appeals?
400
Give one good argument supporting a ban on sugary drinks in excess of 16 ounces
What is: Soda (liquid calories) provides large amounts of sugar which in excess is associated with dental caries, obesity, and diabetes. Limiting the amount people can purchase at one time "might" reduce their sugar intake and improve community health reducing the amount of "sick days" and medical expenses.
500
Number of teaspoons of added sugar (not naturally occurring in foods such as fruit), the average teenager eats in one day.
What is 28?
500
Who is the mayor of NYC supporting this proposed ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces?
Who is Mayor Mick Bloomberg? (R) outgoing mayor OR Mayor DeBlasio (D) incoming mayor-elect
500
State a reason to oppose a ban on sugary drinks inexcess of 16 ounces
What is "In a free country, adults make their own-hopefully, but not necessarily informed- decisions regarding their health and quality of life without government interference."
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