What Do You Know About Holiday Sweets and Treats?

You want to eat healthy this holiday season. But do you really have to cut out all those tempting treats and snacks? Take this quiz to find out.

1. Which oil is the least healthy to cook with?

A. Olive oil B. Palm oil C. Canola oil D. Peanut oil

2. Which treat has the lowest fat content?

A. Chocolate brownie B. Fruitcake C. Candy cane D. Cherry cheesecake

3. You want to change your favorite cookie recipe to make it healthier. To do this, you would:

A. Use less butter B. Use less sugar C. Use less of both

4. Your aunt has sent you another store-bought fruitcake this year. Before you have a slice, what should you do?

A. Read the Nutrition Facts label. See how much fat is in a serving and what kind of fat it is. B. Ignore the Nutrition Facts label and dig in C. Toss the cake out (but don't tell your aunt) D. Take a small slice

5. Potato latkes are your favorite part of Hanukkah. But they're also a fried food. How can you make them healthier?

A. Use a nonstick skillet and a small amount of nonstick spray B. Bake them instead C. Make them your traditional way, but eat only a few D. Any of the above

6. You want to serve doughnuts at your holiday party. How can you make them healthier?

A. Fry them in canola oil B. Use a recipe for baked doughnuts C. Deep-fry them, but let them drain well to get off the excess oil D. Buy low-fat doughnuts from the bakery

7. You are planning to eat lightly at a holiday party. But alcoholic drinks won't be a problem, right? After all, they don't have fat or sugar.

A. True B. False

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