| 1. | What kind of fat does fast food meals usually contain? |
| a. | | Free fatty acid |
| b. | | Saturated fatty acid |
| c. | | Trans fatty acid |
| d. | | Essential fatty acid
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| 2. | Generally, the following characterize fast food meals, except: |
| a. | | Fast food meals are healthy. |
| b. | | Fast food meals are high in sodium and fat. |
| c. | | Fast food meals are higher in calories. |
| d. | | Fast food meals are often lacking in important vitamins and minerals.
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| 3. | America has been called a "fast food nation." What percent of Americans eat fast food meals everyday? |
| a. | | 15% |
| b. | | 25% |
| c. | | 35% |
| d. | | 45%
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| 4. | What is the rationale for Americans opting to eat fast food meals? |
| a. | | Convenience |
| b. | | Filling to the belly |
| c. | | Cheaper choice |
| d. | | All of the above
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| 5. | Trans fats make you fatter than other foods with the same number of calories. What part of the body does trans fatty acids cause a redistribution of fat tissue? |
| a. | | Thighs |
| b. | | Arms |
| c. | | Abdomen |
| d. | | Face
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| 6. | Which fast food meal is a healthy food choice? |
| a. | | Grilled chicken |
| b. | | Baked potato with vegetables |
| c. | | Salad with dressing on the side |
| d. | | All of the above
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| 7. | Oftentimes, it is the condiment or side order that packs in the fat and calories. Which condiment help makes your meal healthier? |
| a. | | Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette |
| b. | | Guacamole |
| c. | | Sour cream |
| d. | | Tartar sauce
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| 8. | In the book "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal," what is the most popular fast food chain in the U.S.A.? |
| a. | | Submarine |
| b. | | Wendy's |
| c. | | Pizza Hut |
| d. | | McDonalds
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| 9. | What is a typical all-American fast food meal? |
| a. | | Hamburger, fries and soda |
| b. | | Hamburger, fries and shake |
| c. | | Spaghetti and hamburger |
| d. | | Hamburger, onion rings and soda
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| 10. | What is the biggest selling fast food? |
| a. | | Onion rings |
| b. | | Hamburgers |
| c. | | French fries |
| d. | | Pizza
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| 11. | What do coffee, tea, tobacco, soda, and soy sauce have in common? |
| a. | | They'll give you pimples. |
| b. | | They'll stain your teeth. |
| c. | | They'll make you burp. |
| d. | | They'll make you eat more.
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| 12. | What is America's favorite pizza topping? |
| a. | | Mushroom |
| b. | | Pepperoni |
| c. | | Italian sausage |
| d. | | Pineapple
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