1. You are running to the gym and you do not have time for lunch. You want to grab a snack to hold you over until after your workout. What would not be a good snack choice?   [A] Gatorade for hydration [B] ½ peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread [C] 2 ounces of trail mix (dried fruit and nuts) [D] All of the above [E] None of the above Correct answer: [A] Since you did not have lunch, your body will need more than just hydration. A good snack would contain both protein and carbohydrate. Both B and C contain protein (nuts and nut butter) and carbohydrate (whole grain bread and dried fruits)   2. It has been 4 hours since breakfast and you have at least an hour until lunch. What would be a good snack to have in your desk drawer?   [A] Snack size bag of M & M’s [B] Baked Cheeto’s [C] Peanut Butter and Whole Grain Crackers [D] Hard candy to suck on until lunch [E] None of the above Correct answer: [C] The combination of peanut butter (protein) and carbohydrate (whole grain crackers) will keep your blood sugars from dipping down to an unhealthy low for the next hour until lunch.   3. You are at the movies with friends and you want to buy a snack. What would be the healthiest movie treat?   [A] 3.5 oz box Raisinette’s [B] Nachos with cheese [C] Small popcorn, no butter [D] Gummy Bears and share with friends [E] None of the above Correct answer: [C] Small popcorn. The popcorn is a whole grain and provides fiber.   The raisinettes contain 180 calories per serving, and there are 2 servings per box- providing 360 calories, 16 grams of total fat, 10 grams saturated fat The nachos contain 500-600 calories per 20 chips, and 30 grams of total fat, 10 grams saturated fat . The gummy bears are pure sugar
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