FORT LEE, Va. (March 3, 2016) -- In recognition of National Nutrition Month, the Kenner Army Health Clinic staff is challenging community members to demonstrate their knowledge of healthy eating habits through this 14-question, multiple-choice quiz.
Answers can be submitted via email to kathleen.a.viau.civ@mail.mil. Include "Nutrition Quiz" in the subject line, each question number and corresponding answer (letter a, b, c or d) in the body of the message, and close with the submitter's name and contact information (email or phone number).
Deadline is by close of business March 31. One winner will be drawn from all entries with correct answers received. The prize is a $25 gift card that can be used at any AAFES-affiliated facility on Fort Lee. Food vendors are open to everyone; only military ID cardholders are allowed to purchase items at Exchange stores. Answers and the name of the winner will be posted on Kenner's Facebook page and in the April 7 edition of the Traveller.
1. The Commissary website commissaries.com offers what helpful nutrition/healthy eating resource for patrons:
a. Healthy Living
b. Nutritious Eating for Everyone
c. Living Healthy
d. Eating Healthy
2. How much sugar is in a 20-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew:
a. 19.5 teaspoons
b. 10 teaspoons
c. Sugar isn't the problem, it's the caffeine that's bad
d. 15 teaspoons
3. Which pair of foods are equal in calories:
a. 4 cups of whole green beans and � cup cooked white rice
b. 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 cups of strawberries
c. 1 donut hole and 2 Clementine oranges
d. Both a and b have 120 calories per serving
4. How many calories are in the food items listed in question 3:
a. 4 cups of green beans, about 120 calories
b. Half cup of cooked white rice, about 120 calories
c. Half cup of cooked white rice, 80 calories
d. Both a and b are correct
5. "Eating Clean" these days means:
a. Mostly eating minimally processed foods
b. Mostly eating whole, single ingredient foods
c. Washing all foods prior to eating
d. Both a and b are correct
6. Eating more plant-based whole foods and less animal products and processed foods is one of the best ways to avoid what chronic diseases:
a. Diabetes
b. Heart Disease
c. High Blood Pressure
d. All of these are better controlled by healthier eating habits
7. The recommended upper limit for saturated fat intake is:
a. 7 percent of total calories per day, based on an average calorie intake for women (2,000) and men (2,500)
b. Saturated fat has no limit, it is a healthy fat
c. About 15-20 grams per day
d. Both a and c are correct
8. School-age children need how many servings of fruits and vegetables per day:
a. 1-3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily
b. 2� - 3 cups of fruits and vegetables daily
c. At least one cup of juice daily
d. Both b and c are correct
9. Children not consuming the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables could lead to:
a. Overweight and obesity
b. Greater risk for high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure as a young adult
c. Compromised immune system (greater chance of getting sick)
d. All of the above
10. The recommended amount of physical activity for adults is:
a. 30 minutes per day at least 5 days a week for sustained health
b. 240-480 minutes per week for weight loss
c. Resistance training (i.e. weightlifting) twice a week
d. All of the above are correct
11. When trying to lose weight, the most effective approach is to:
a. Reduce portion sizes
b. Consume less calories
c. Exercise more
d. Eat healthier foods
12. Excess fat is stored calories the body has not used; one pound of fat equals:
a. About 1,000 calories
b. About 3,500 calories
c. About 5,000 calories
d. Calories are stored in muscle not fat
13. Plant-based foods, especially fruits and vegetables, offer protection from diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. This is due to their:
a. Abundance of anti-oxidants
b. High fiber content
c. Necessary vitamins and minerals
d. All of the above
14. Trans fats (chemically altered saturated fats) increase levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and decrease "good" cholesterol (HDL). When reading product packages, which of the following is most reliable in determining whether the item contains trans fats:
a. A list of "Nutrition Facts" that includes zero grams of trans fat
b. An ingredient list that includes "partially hydrogenated oil"
c. Printed information that includes phrases like "healthy choice," "organic" or "low fat"
d. Both a and b are correct
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