Movie Snacks Quiz: Test Your Concession Stand IQ
Question 1/12
The average small movie popcorn with “buttery” topping contains about as many calories as:
- A milk chocolate candy bar
- A slice of thin-crust cheese pizza
- A slice of cheesecake
- A quarter-pound cheeseburger
Question 2/12
The average large movie popcorn with “buttery" topping contains about as many calories as:
- A small thick-crust pepperoni pizza and a can of soda
- 2 cups of spaghetti with meat sauce and a slice of garlic bread
- Two large pieces of fried chicken, 1 cup of mashed potatoes, and a 16-oz. soda
Question 3/12
A large soda and large popcorn with “buttery” topping account for what percentage of a full day’s recommended daily allowance of calories, based on a 2,000-calorie diet?
- 55%
- 65%
- 75%
- 85%
Question 4/12
Movie theaters are required by the FDA to post calorie counts.
- True
- False
Question 5/12
An average small movie soda has about how many teaspoons of sugar?
- 3
- 7
- 10
- 14
Question 6/12
Splitting an average small unbuttered popcorn with a friend would give you about the same number of calories as:
- Half a cup of cottage cheese
- An 8-oz. container of flavored whole-milk yogurt
- 18 cashews (about 1 oz.)
- A hard-boiled egg
Question 7/12
To make movie popcorn a healthy snack, all you have to do is ask for unbuttered popcorn.
- True
- False
Question 8/12
The size of a medium tub of popcorn can vary by as many as 10 cups, depending on the theater chain.
- True
- False
Question 9/12
The size of a medium soda can vary by how many ounces, depending on the theater chain?
- 8 oz.
- 10 oz.
- 12 oz.
- 14 oz.
Question 10/12
Which of the following movie candies has the fewest calories?
- Chocolate-covered caramels
- Chocolate-covered mints
- Chocolate-covered peanut butter pieces
- Chocolate-covered raisins
Question 11/12
One reason people may load up on calories at the movies is:
- It’s a habit
- It’s mindless eating
- The large combo deals are more economical
- All of the above
Question 12/12
One way to cut down on calories at the theater is to:
- Share with a friend
- Have dinner before you go
- Request unsalted, unbuttered popcorn
- Do all of the above
