A new Field Research Corp. poll asked Californians to identify the low calorie, low salt, high fat or high calorie menu items from a list of four choices. Of the people surveyed, 68% failed every question. Think you can do better?
1. Which of the following breakfast items that are served at Denny's do you think has the fewest calories?
A. Ham and cheddar omelet
B. Country-fried steak and eggs
C. 3 slices of French toast with syrup and margarine
D. 3 pancakes with syrup and margarine
2. Which of the following items that are served at Chili's do you think has the least salt?
A. Cajun chicken sandwich
B. Classic combo steak and chicken fajitas
C. Guiltless chicken platter
D. Smoked turkey sandwich
3. Which of the following items that are served at Romano's Macaroni Grill do you think has the most fat?
A. Traditional lasagna
B. Chicken Caesar salad
C. Pasta classico with sausage and peppers
D. BBQ chicken pizza
4. Which of the following items that are served at McDonald's do you think has the most calories?
A. 2 Big Macs
B. 2 Egg McMuffins
C. 1 large chocolate shake
D. 4 regular hamburgers
Answer Key
1. (B) Country fried steak and eggs (464 calories); 2. (A) Cajun chicken sandwich (2,220 mg sodium); 3. (B) Chicken Caesar salad (69 g fat); 4. (C) 1 large chocolate shake (1,160 calories)
Source: California Center for Public Health Advocacy
