Nutrition Math Quiz
Recently I was asked for STEM nutrition and health materials. Do you ever address STEM topics with your clients?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, and these subjects are a priority among many of the educators I know. To add one more resource to your arsenal of STEM topics, I am proud to present this quick nutrition math quiz, which can be used in your next email blast or as an icebreaker for your next presentation (or however else you'd like).
Nutrition Math Quiz:
Question #1: How many ounces of liquid are there in a cup?
A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 1o
Question #2: At what temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) does water usually boil?A) 202 B) 212 C) 222 D) 500
Question #3: How many grams of sugar are there in a teaspoon?A) 4 B) 8 C) 12 D) 16
Question #4: What is the energy density of a pound of flour?A) 1651 B) 1492 C) 1000 D) 6
Question #5: What is the energy density of a pound of sugar?A) 1558 B) 1607 C) 1775 D) 2000
BONUS: Compare the energy density of a pound of potatoes with the energy density of a pound of French fries. Nutrition Math Quiz Answers:- C) 8
- B) 212, though altitude affects the boiling point. To calculate the temperature at which water boils in your area, take 1 degree away from 212 for every 500 feet you are above sea level.
- A) 4
- A) 1651
- C) 1775
- Bonus: A pound of potatoes has roughly 347 calories, while a pound of French fries has approximately 1,415 calories. The regular potatoes have roughly 1/4 of the energy density of French fries, which makes them the more healthful option because they are lower in calories and empty calories, yet higher in nutrients than their fried counterparts.
