Portion Distortion Quiz

You’ve probably noticed that food portions in restaurants and other places have grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. Larger portion sizes can lead to bigger waistlines and weight gain.

Take this Portion Distortion Quiz to see whether you know how today’s portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago. The answers are on the back, along with the amount of physical activity required to burn off the extra calories provided by today’s portions. 

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* 1. A bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter and had 140 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s bagel?

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* 2. A cheeseburger 20 years ago had 330 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s cheeseburger?

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* 3. A 6.5-ounce serving of soda had 85 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today’s serving?

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* 4. A small portion of French fries (2.4 ounces) 20 years ago had 210 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s portion size?

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* 5. A portion of spaghetti and meatballs 20 years ago had 500 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s portion of spaghetti and meatballs?

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* 6. A cup of coffee with whole milk and sugar 20 years ago was 8 fluid ounces and had 45 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s mocha coffee?

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* 7. A muffin 20 years ago was 1.5 ounces and had 210 calories. How many calories do you think are in a muffin today?

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* 8. Two slices of pepperoni pizza 20 years ago had 500 calories. How many calories do you think are in today’s pizza slices?

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* 9. A chicken Caesar salad (1 1⁄2 cups) had 390 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today’s chicken Caesar salad?

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* 10. A (3-cup) box of “buttered” popcorn had 270 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today’s tub of popcorn?

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