Who Wants to be a Milk-I-Naire?" - Fun Nutrition Quiz for All Ages

1. Who wants to be aMilk-I-Naire? Nutrition Education ProgramLancaster County Cooperative Extension Updated 6/12/2003

2. How To Play... GOAL: Inspire participants to drink and eat adequate sources of calcium. There are 12 sets of questions with 3 questions in each set, for a total of 36 questions. Difficulty increases slightly from the first to the third question. If a participant is unsure about the answer, the facilitator gives that participant 3 options. They can: (1) “ask a friend” for the correct answer, (2) “poll the group”, or (3) facilitator eliminates two answers, so only two choices remain. Each option may only be used once within a set of questions. The objective is to answer all three questions correctly. Each new participant starts with a new set of questions.

3. Set 1 – Question 1 • What helps to build strong bones and teeth? • . Candy • B. Gum • C. Fiber • D. Calcium

4. Answer: D. Calcium

5. Set 1 – Question 2 Cheese is part of which of the following food group? • . Meat Group • . Milk Group • . Grain Group • . Vegetable Group

6. Answer: B. MilkGroup

7. Set 1 – Question 3 What is the most important of all nutrients? • . Iron • . Water • . Zinc • . Vitamin C

8. Answer: B. Water (over 70% of our body is water)

9. Set 2 – Question 1 One of the five food groups is called: • . The Rock Group • . The Cup Group • . The Nutrient Group • . Milk Group

10. Answer: D. The Milk Group

11. Set 2 – Question 2 How many cups of water or liquids, including milk, should you drink each day? • . 6-8 cups • . 2-3 cups • . 1-2 cups • . 10-12 cups

12. Answer: A. 6-8 cups

13. Set 2 – Question 3 Which of the following must be stored in the freezer? A. Milk • Ice Cream • Cheddar Cheese • Yogurt

14. Answer: B. Ice Cream

15. Set 3 – Question 1 What is on the package of food that tells you all about the product inside? • . Nutrition Facts Label • . Picture of a football star • . The price • . The Food Guide Pyramid

16. Answer: A. Nutrition Facts Labels (tells calories, serving size, nutrients, and more)

17. Set 3 – Question 2 Which of the following foods is the healthiest snack? • . Candy bar • . Soda • . Yogurt • . Snack cakes

18. Answer: C. Yogurt

19. Set 3 – Question 3 Which snack food costs the least?A. Soda (12 ounces) B. Bag of Chips (1.5 ounce) C. String Cheese (individual package) – 1 to 2 ounces D. Bag of Fruit Snacks (2.5 ounces)

20. Answer: C. String Cheese (Individual package)-- Soda = 75 cents -- Bag of chips = 65 cents -- String cheese (individual package) = 40 cents -- Fruit snacks= 75 cents

21. Set 4 – Question 1 Eating nutritious foods will help you: • . Grow • . Fall down • . Be grumpy • . Be tired

22. Answers: A. Grow

23. Set 4 – Question 2 Which of the following foods is not part of the Milk Group? • . Yogurt • . Chocolate Milk • . Sardines • . Muenster cheese

24. Answer: C. Sardines (They are a good source of calcium because we eat the fine bones, but they are not part of the Milk Group.)

25. Set 4 – Question 3 How many servings from the Milk Group should you have each day? • . 10-12 servings • . 2-4 servings • . 1-2 servings • . 8-10 servings

26. Answer: B. 2-4 servings a day.

27. Set 5 – Question 1 Which activity will improve bone strength? • . Watching TV • . Swimming • . Reading a book • . Running

28. Answer: D. Running - is a weight-bearing activity that increases the push-pull on the bones which strengthens them

29. Set 5 – Question 2 How many days a week should you be physically active? • . Most days • . Weekends • . One day a week • . Three days a week

30. Answer: A. Most days

31. Set 5 – Question 3 “Cardiorespiratory” activities work which organs? • . Heart only • . Heart/lungs • . Lungs/stomach • . Kidney

32. Answer: B. Heart/lungs

33. Set 6 – Question 1 A graphic that gives you information about food groups and how many daily servings to have from each group is called what? • . Chart • . Photograph • . Food Guide Pyramid • . Telephone book

34. Answer: C. Food Guide Pyramid

35. Set 6 – Question 2 Which of the following is the healthiest choice from the Milk Group? • . Chocolate milk • . Sour cream • . Ice cream • . Milk

36. Answer: D. Milk (the others contain some healthy nutrients but are higher in sugar or fat content)

37. Set 6 – Question 3 Which of the following is the best source of calcium? • . Pears • . Broccoli • . Iceberg lettuce • . Peaches

38. Answer: B. Broccoli

39. Set 7 – Question 1 A single portion of food is called a: • . Serving • . Plate • . Fork • . Vehicle

40. Answer: A. Serving – (we talk about recommended serving sizes)

41. Set 7 – Question 2 Which of the following is most likely to eventually cause tooth decay? • . Candy • . Carrots • . Ice cream • . Applesauce

42. Answer: A. Candy (eating sweet sugary foods can lead to tooth decay)

43. Set 7 – Question 3 Which vitamin is helpful to your eyes? • . Vitamin C • . Vitamin B • . Vitamin H • . Vitamin A

44. Answer: D. Vitamin A

45. Set 8 – Question 1 Which ingredient from the Milk Group would you probably use to make pudding? • . Milk • . Yogurt • . Cheddar cheese • . Cottage cheese

46. Answer: A. Milk

47. Set 8 – Question 2 Foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat provide mostly what? • . Vitamin A • . Empty calories • . Vegetables • . Many nutrients

48. Answer: B. Empty calories

49. Set 8 – Question 3 You should not leave perishable foods, such as milk, at room temperature for more than how many hours? • . 2 hours • . 3 hours • . 4 hours • . 6 hours

50. Answer: A. 2 hours - Even less time when the weather is warm. Put milk back in the refrigerator as soon as possible.