Hot Dog Competition Quiz

How long does an eating competition last?

• usually 1-2 minutes

• usually 10-15 minutes

• usually 60-90 minutes

• usually just 30 seconds

Who judges the contests?

• Major League Eating, Inc.

• The International Federation of Competitive Eating

• The Pro Eating Organization

• Nathan's Hot Dogs

When does the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest take place?

• July 4th

• Feb. 14th

• March 17th

• Jan. 1st

What prize does the winner take home?

• Nathan's Hot Dog Trophy

• The Hot Dog Gold Medal

• $100 Cash

• The Mustard Belt and Cash

According to the article, which contestant holds 43 world records?

• Matt Stonie

• Miki Sudo

• Joey Chestnut

• Mikd Dogg

What year did Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest begin?

• 1516

• 1716

• 1916

• 2016

Why do professional eaters need medical professionals when they are training?

• Binge eating can be very risky.

• Competitive eating is a sport reserved for medical professionals only.

• In case there is leftover food.

• all of these.

According to the article, what is one possible consequence of speed eating?

• stomach peforations

• gaining weight

• dropping your food

• never wanting to eat another hot dog, ever.

What is a pro of Speed Eating competitions?

• If you are successful you can make a lot of money

• You can choke

• You can develop ulcers or stomach perforations

• You are wasting food

What is a con of Speed Eating competitions

• You can make a lot of money

• You can become famous

• You can break world records

• You can get sick and damage your stomach