Healthy Choices
Food Facts
Myths & Misconceptions
Fast Food Facts
Smart Snacking
100
The beverage recommended as the best source of hydration is...
Water
100
This is the healthiest way to cook vegetables to retain most nutrients: boiling, steaming, frying?
Steaming
Steaming is the healthiest way because it preserves the natural nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in food.
100
True or False: Carbs are always bad for you.
False
Carbs are a vital macronutrient. Healthy carbs can be found in fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
100
This popular fast-food item is often the highest in calories on the menu...
Burger
For example, Mcdonald's burgers range from roughly 300 to 700 calories.
100
This crunchy vegetable, often eaten with ranch or hummus, is low in calories and high in fiber...
Carrot and/or Celery
Carrots were originally purple or white! Orange carrots were developed in the 17th century in the Netherlands.
200
The recommended amount of daily physical activity for teens and young adults is...
(In minutes)
60 Minutes
With this daily exercise, it helps you grow strong muscle, improves heart health, enhances brain functions, and more!
200
This dairy product is made by fermenting milk with live bacteria cultures...
Yogurt
200
True or false: Eating late at night automatically causes weight gain.
False
Weight gain/loss is based on total daily calorie intake versus the calories burned.
200
A large soda can contain more than this many teaspoons of sugar...
10 Teaspoons
That is over ten lemons worth of sugar!
200
Popcorn is a whole grain, but becomes unhealthy when loaded with this...
Butter and/or Salt
300
The "MyPlate" Guidelines recommend making half your plate consist of this food group...
Fruits and vegetables
300
This is the world's most commonly consumed beverage...
Tea
Fun fact: All true teas (black, green, white, and oolong) come from the same plant! It is called the Camellia Sinensis.
300
Energy drinks usually contain this stimulant which can cause jitteriness.
Caffeine
The average amount of caffeine in energy drinks in often between 80 to 16mgs per serving.
300
This fast-food side dish is often the top source of extra calories because of deep frying...
French Fries
French fries are typically between 200 and 400 for average fast-food sizings.
300
Greek yogurt is a healthier snack because it is high in this macronutrient...
Protein
There is roughly 10-20 grams of protein in Greek Yogurt.
400
This nutrient is often too high in fast food and often linked to high blood pressure...
Sodium/Salt
400
This spice, often used in pumpkin pie, comes from the inner bark of a tree.
Cinnamon
400
Skipping breakfast has been linked to this type of decrease in school or work performance...
Concentration/Attention
This is caused by your brain not having its primary energy source, glucose.
400
Eating fast-food too often has been linked to this long-term health condition...
Obesity (or Diabetes/Heart Disease)
400
This nutrient is usually very high in fried fast food items.
Fat
500
A diet with too little fiber can lead to this digestive problem...
Constipation
500
This fruit has more vitamin C per serving than an orange...
Kiwi (Or Guava)
A medium green kiwi has about 70-71mgs of vitamin C. A medium guava contains approximately 125-126mgs.
500
True or False: All fats are unhealthy.
False
Unsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil are beneficial to your health as they help lower bad cholesterol and provide essential nutrients.
500
This type of snack combines fiber and protein, making it a great option for steady energy between meals.
Trail Mix (or Nuts)
Trail Mix, more specifically the nuts in them provide many health benefits alongside being a good source of protein and high nutrient density.
500
Many fast-food chains now list these on menus to help customers make healthier choices...
Calorie counts
Fast-food chains started listing calories on menus when the Affordable Care Act was mandated in 2010!