Test Your Holiday Nutrition I.Q
The holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry.....but in moderation. Here's a fun way to test your nutrition I.Q. along with Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford on our Christmas TODAY Show. Check back later for the video!
Enjoy the holiday season!
Question 1:
Egg nog is a holiday favorite - made with milk, eggs, sugar, spices, and rum. Does a 6 ounce glass contain 250, 350, or 450 calories?
Question 2:
It's wouldn't be a holiday without candy canes! Does a medium size candy cane have MORE or LESS than 100 calories?
Question 3:
Here we have two special holiday drinks. One is the classic "Bellini", made with Perrier Jouet champagne and peach juice. The other is a "Royalitea", made with Beefeater 24 - a premium gin containing green tea and botanicals, Earl Gray Tea, lime juice, bitters, and a dash of sugar. Which one has FEWER calories?
Question 4:
If you choose a 6 ounce serving of baked ham instead of the same size serving of prime rib, how many grams of fat do you save? Is it 12, 18, or 22 grams of fat?
Question 5:
In celebration of Hanukkah, oil is a part of the holiday food prepartion. Two fried favorites are a jelly donut and a potato pancake. Which one has LESS calories?
Question 6:
There ARE some people who really enjoy fruitcake! Does a medium slice of fruitcake (2 ounces) have 120, 160, or 250 calories?
Question 7:
Which has MORE fat? A slice of apple pie, or a slice of chocolate yule log?
ANSWERS:
1. 350 calories.
2. 40 calories.
3. Royalitea with 105 calories (Bellini has 120).
4. Save 22 grams of fat with the ham.
5. 180 calories in the fruitcake.
6. potato pancake has fewer calories - 220 (donut has 260).
7. Apple pie has more fat (19 grams) versus 14 grams for the yule log.
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