Quiz: Portion Distortion

Think you could answer what the calorie differences are between food served 20 years ago and food today? We’ll not only tell you the shocking difference, but you’ll find out how much you’d need to exercise to work off the extra calories!


A Bagel 20 Years Ago
140 calories
3-inch diameter

A Bagel Today

How many calories are in today's bagel?




A Cheeseburger 20 Years Ago
330 calories

Today's Cheeseburger

How many calories are in today's cheeseburger?




Spaghetti and Meatballs 20 Years Ago
500 calories
1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3-4 small meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs Today

How many calories do you think are in today's portion of spaghetti and meatballs?




French Fries 20 Years Ago
210 Calories
2.4 ounces

French Fries Today

How many calories are in today's portion of fries?




Soda 20 Years Ago
85 Calories
6.5 ounces

Soda Today

How many calories are in today's portion?




Turkey Sandwich 20 Years Ago
320 Calories

Turkey Sandwich Today

How many calories are in today's turkey sandwich?






Info courtesy of www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

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