Foods to Limit
Healthier Options
Helpful Tips
Convenience Store
Word to Avoid
100
True or False: It's a good idea to supersize a meal because it only costs 50 cents more.
False. Portion is too large. More fat, calories and sugar.
100
Which is the healthiest dessert option? A. small McFlurry B. soft serve ice cream C. Oatmeal Raisin cookie D. Cheesecake bites
B. Soft serve ice cream is a lower fat option and contains calcium.
100
A healthy side option alternative could include: A) Jalapeño poppers B) Salad C) Apple wedges D) Mozzarella sticks (May be more than one correct answer)
(B & C, salad and apple wedges)
100
True or false: A ready-to-eat hotdog would be a good choice to buy from a convenience store.
(False. It is high in fat as well as sodium and would not last for more than one meal.)
100
True or False: Creamy Caesar salad would be a healthy fast food choice.
(False. Avoid the word “creamy.”)
200
Which of the following are foods to limit: A. Mayonnaise B. Pastries C. Yogurt D. Sweetened Tea?
A, B and D
200
True or False: A junior hamburger could be a healthy choice?
True
200
Fill in the blank: To decrease the cost of your meal as well as reduce your fat and calorie intake, try ordering a ___________ meal.
(“Kids menu” or” Kids”)
200
Which is the healthiest drink option when purchasing from a convenience store: A) Low-fat milk B) Coke C) Hawaiian Punch D) Kool-Aid
low-fat milk
200
Which is the best option? A) breaded chicken tender wrap B) BBQ chicken wrap C) deluxe chicken wrap?
(B, BBQ chicken wrap. “Breaded” and “deluxe” are words to avoid.)
300
True or False: So long as whole wheat pasta is used, alfredo and white sauces are a healthy choice.
False. Alfredo is high in fat and salt
300
Name three types of beverages that would be a good choice at a fast food restaurant.
(water, unsweetened tea, light lemonade, diet soda, 100% juice, milk)
300
Fill in the blank: If available, you want to order from a _________ menu.
light
300
Which is the best option when purchasing snack foods at a convenience store: A) Snack cake B) Cheetos C) Baked potato chips D) Individually packaged pie
(C, Baked potato chips-75 cal/1oz.)
300
Why would the roasted turkey melt with special sauce not be a good choice?
(“Melt” means high fat cheese and special sauce is usually mayonnaise-based sauce.)
400
True or False: When concerned about controlling calories, asking for a refill of unsweetened tea is okay.
True
400
What is the best type of bread and pasta products to choose?
whole wheat
400
What can you do to decrease the amount of calories and fat when ordering a salad?
(Order light dressing, or only use half of the dressing packet.)
400
Why is it important to purchase items with nutrition labels from convenience stores?
(So you can identify the healthiest choices.)
400
400- What are three words that indicate fried?
(“crispy,” “crunchy,” and “breaded”)
500
Which would be the best option: A. Egg McMuffin B. Cherry Turnover C. Sausage biscuit D. Cinnamon roll
Egg McMuffin
500
Is broccoli cheddar soup a low-fat option? Why or why not?
(No, because it’s not a broth-based soup or because it is cheese and milk based.)
500
What does the word “dry” indicate?
(Dry indicates that there is no butter or sauce on an item, a healthier option.)
500
Name three nutritious and cost efficient items that could be bought at a convenience store.
(Open-ended: Use your judgement. Answers may include loaves of bread, peanut butter, lean deli meat, whole grain cereal, milk, or any nutritious item that can be used for more than one meal.)
500
True or False: A loaded baked potato is a good choice if you get it without the sour cream?
(False. Loaded potatoes have butter, bacon and cheese. All of these make the potato high in fat, sodium , and calories.)