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Junk Foods: Then and Now

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was considered America's favorite cookie according to the television?

a)

Oreo

b)

Chips Ahoy

c)

Nutter Butter

d)

Fig Newton

2.

Which brand of macaroni is mentioned in the prompt?

a)

Kraft

b)

Annie's

c)

Barilla

d)

Velveeta

3.

In the 1970s, which type of food was considered a healthy snack?

a)

Candy bars

b)

Nutritious nuts

c)

Potato chips

d)

Ice cream

4.

What did Hostess announce about their snack cakes in the 1970s?

a)

They are gluten-free

b)

They are now fortified with vitamins and iron

c)

They are low in sugar

d)

They are made with organic ingredients

5.

Which ingredient was NOT mentioned as part of the original Hostess Twinkies recipe in the 1970s?

a)

Real eggs

b)

Milk

c)

Sugar

d)

Artificial flavors

6.

What was a key reason for the change in Twinkies' recipe over time?

a)

To improve taste

b)

To extend shelf life

c)

To reduce calories

d)

To add more sugar

7.

How were Twinkies perceived in terms of nutrition in the 1970s?

a)

As a junk food

b)

As a relatively wholesome snack

c)

As a luxury dessert

d)

As a breakfast item

8.

What did the real eggs and milk contribute to the Twinkies in the 1970s?

a)

A longer shelf life

b)

A richer flavor and better nutritional profile

c)

A lower cost

d)

A lighter texture

9.

Which of the following was NOT a focus of food trends in the 1970s according to the prompt?

a)

Fortification with vitamins

b)

Use of artificial preservatives

c)

Simple ingredients

d)

Nutritious snacks

10.

What is the main theme of the exploration mentioned in the prompt?

a)

The rise of organic foods

b)

The shift in perception of certain foods from healthy to junk

c)

The popularity of fast food

d)

The decline of home-cooked meals