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DISCOURAGE UNHEALTHY FLASH BACK

SNACKING TRIVIA

By Mick Harper
products like potato chips or vege-
table straws are made from refined Questions:
starches, seed oils and artificial
colorings with minimal nutritional 1. Where were the werewolves of
value. London sipping a pina colada?
2. Name the artist who wrote
Popcorn and nuts: While older and released “I Wanna Be Your
children can enjoy these foods, they Lover.”
present choking hazards for children 3. Which group released “We Got-
ta Get Out of This Place”?
Snacks are a big part of many peo- under the age of 4. 4. Where did Canned Heat get its
ple’s daily lives. When smart choices name?
are made, snacking can fill any Fast food: Fast food can be delicious 5. Name the song that contains
voids between meals and be part because it is filled with flavors that this lyric: “We’re caught in a
of a healthy diet. However, when appeal to the masses. However, trap, I can’t walk out, Because I
unhealthy snacks are consumed, it many fast food chains sell foods that love you too much, baby.”
can derail otherwise healthy eating are high in calories, unhealthy fats
plans. and sodium. They also tend to be Answers:
nutritionally weak, potentially lead-
ing to high cholesterol and diabetes 1. At Trader Vic’s. The 1978 song
Children need to be taught early on over time.
how to decide which foods make by Warren Zevon started as a
good snacks and which ones should Instead of unhealthy options, adults joke suggested by Phil Everly (of
probably be avoided. According to can guide children to choose better. the Everly Brothers) and was
the health resource Kids Klinic, reg- penned in 15 minutes. It was
ularly consuming unhealthy snacks Homemade foods: Instead of dining the recording that was difficult,
taking nearly 60 attempts.
can lead to obesity, cavities and out frequently, meals made at home
unstable energy levels in children. can enable people to tailor ingredi- 2. Prince, in 1979. The song went
to No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles
To protect children’s health, here ents to focus on lead proteins and chart and stayed there for two
are some of the snacks youngsters whole grains. weeks.
should be discouraged from eating. 3. The Animals, in 1965. It appeared

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh or dried on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500
Sugary treats: Candies and sugar-lad- fruit and crunchy vegetables offer Greatest Songs of All Time.
en beverages might be alright once essential vitamins and minerals 4. From Sterno, the liquid fuel used
in awhile, but they generally should without added sugars. under buffet chafing dishes.
be avoided. Sodas, sports drinks and 5. “Suspicious Minds,” by Elvis
packaged juices are a leading source Nutritious dips: Whole grain crackers Presley, released in 1969. Written
of added sugars. with low-fat dairy or nut butters can and first recorded by Mark James
be delicious, healthy snacks. in 1968, the song failed to chart
Baked goods: Cookies, cakes and until Presley’s version became a
toaster pastries contain empty Children are more likely to make No. 1 hit. Presley’s recording was
calories and high amounts of added healthy choices when they see their later inducted into the Grammy
sugar. They also may contain trans parents making the right decisions, Hall of Fame.
fats or saturated fats. says PIH Health. Over time, healthier
snacking can become the norm for
Packaged chips and crackers: Many people of all ages.