Test Your Knowledge: Best Bets at the Bakery

  1. Which sweet treat contains the least amount of calories?
    1. iced cup cake
    2. low-fat coffee cake
    3. chocolate brownie

 

  1. Which indulgence is the best choice at the morning office meeting?
    1. banana bread
    2. blueberry donut
    3. cherry Danish

 

  1. What pie contains over 200 calories less than the others?
    1. apple pie
    2. pecan pie
    3. pumpkin pie

 

4.    At donut stores, which will lead to the most weight gain?

a.       cake donut

b.      half a dozen donut holes

c.       iced donut with sprinkles

 

  1. What cake should you choose if counting your carbs?
    1. carrot cake
    2. Italian cream cake
    3. angel food cake

 

  1. What is the best bet for kids?
    1. rice crispy treat
    2. chocolate chip cookie
    3. iced sugar cookie

 

       7. Which seemingly healthy option still boasts over 400 calories?

                  a.    Mimi’s low-fat blueberry muffin

                  b.    Starbucks’ reduced-fat blueberry coffee cake

                  c.     Panera’s wild blueberry muffin

 

1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. b, 5. c, 6. a, 7. a

 

Nutrition Expert

If you answered 6-7 questions correctly, you are one smart cookie!  Now that you know the facts, learn to plan ahead for when you think healthy options may not be available.  Also remember to pair your baked goods with fresh fruit or skim milk for optimal health.

 

Nutrition Apprentice

If you answered 4-5 questions correctly, you probably know your way around a dessert menu, but may struggle with making informed decisions when you are in a rush.  A good tip is to remember to pay attention to portion sizes.  Even if a bakery item is low-fat, it is likely that it will contain more calories than the regular item that is half it’s size.

 

Nutrition Novice

If you answered less than 4 questions correctly than it is likely that your love for the sweeter things in life may be holding you back from your ideal weight.  Remember that the little extras such as nuts and icing add up when it comes to bake goods.  Keep in mind that portion sizes are also key to keeping in line with your caloric needs. 

 

 

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