March
Madness
Nutrition
Finish the Saying
Common Knowledge
100

What month comes before March?

What is February.

100

March Madness is a single elimination tournament featuring 68 collegiate teams of this sport.

What is basketball.

100

Why should you eat a diversity of colorful foods in the diet?

A. Colorful foods taste better

B. Each color provides different health benefits

C. Colorful foods can last longer

B. Each color provides different health benefits

100

A _____ a day keeps the doctor away.

What is an apple!

100

In the US, the postal service says this is the most common street name.

A. First Street

B. Main Street

C. Oak Street


B. Main Street

200

March is the _______ month of the year out of 12!

What is third!

200

What are the odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket?

A. 1 in 9.2 Billion

B. 1 in 9.2 Quintillion

C. 1 in 9.2 Trillion

The odds of having a perfect bracket for the NCAA Tournament are approximately 1 in 9.2 quintillion. To put that into context, you're more likely to win the lottery, get struck by lightning, and have a boa constrictor emerge through the pipes in your toilet all on the same day.

200

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of protein?

A. Vegetables

B. Eggs

C. Dairy products

A. Vegetables



200

You are busy as a ______.

What is bee!

Meaning you are someone with a lot of work to do and are very busy!

200

What tiny dog breed is named after a state in Mexico.

A. Great Dane

B. Yorkshire Terrier

C. Chihuahua

What is chihuahua. 

300

Name a popular Irish holiday is celebrated in March.  Think green and leprechauns!

What is St. Patrick's Day.

300

What team won the first NCAA basketball national championship tournament?

A. Ohio State

B. Oregon

C. Oklahoma

D. Villanova 

B. Oregon 

The 1939 NCAA Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. The Oregon Webfoots went 29-5 on the season and beat Ohio State 46-33 to win the national title.

300

Calcium plays a key role in teeth and bone health. Which of the following foods is a great source of this mineral?

A. Cheese

B. Rice

C. Olive oil

A. Cheese

300

________ of a feather flock together.  

What is Birds of a feather flock together. 


 Meaning people tend to associate with others who share similar interests or values.
300

Before using it for the first time, what kind of pan are you supposed to season.  

A. Cast Iron

B. Glass Pyrex

C. Metal Cookie Sheet

What is A. Cast Iron Skillet.

Put in oven at 350 for one hour with cooking oil.

400

How many days are in March?

What are 31.

400

This year is this famous Duke coach's last year of coaching after he has led the Blue Devils to five national titles, 12 Final Fours, 15 ACC tournament championships, 13 ACC regular season titles, and 100 total NCAA Tournament wins. This coach is widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time.

Who is Coach Krzyzewski aka Coach K.

400

Which mineral is often added to salt and can be found in most shellfish or sea fish?

A. Iodine

B. Iron

C. Magnesium

A. Iodine

What happens if there is no iodine in salt?

Not getting enough iodine in your diet can lead to problems such as an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and an abnormally low level of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). Iodine is a trace element present in the earth


400

Curiousity killed the _______.

What is curiosity killed the cat! 

Meaning any further investigation may lead to harm!

400

According to a study at Rutgers, bacteria can contaminate food that falls on the floor in less that how many seconds.

A. 1 second

B. 5 seconds

C. 10 seconds

A. 1 second


The 5 second rule is a myth.

500

What planet is the month March named after?  This planet was also named for the Roman god of war.

What is Mars.

500

Last night, this underdog team defeated Gonzaga the number one seed.  Their mascot is the razorbacks.  This team has not been this far in the tournament since 1990.

What is Arkansas.

500

Which kind of food contains a lot of probiotics, which are friendly bacteria that can help with digestion and the immune system?

A. Fermented foods

B. Baked goods

C. Dairy products


A. Fermented foods

  • Sauerkraut. Traditionally made from white cabbage, but it can also be made with red cabbage
  • Kimchi. Kimchi is a Korean delicacy that dates back to the 7th century
  • Kombucha
  • Yogurt
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Miso.
500

Every cloud has a ________ lining.

What is every cloud has a silver lining.  

Meaning to be optimistic/positive even during the difficult times.

500

What is the most populated US state?

A. New York

B. Texas

C. California

What is C. California with 38 million people in comparison to VA with 8.1 million people.

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