Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Doctor Mike Quiz: How Well Do Strangers Know Nutrition?

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Doctor Mike is popular on TikTok and Instagram. He is a doctor and makes fun, educational videos.

Now, he is working with MyFitnessPal. They are asking people on the street about food and nutrition. They want to know what people know about protein, sugar, and calories in common foods.

You can watch the video to see how people responded.

Many people do not know enough about nutrition. A survey by MyFitnessPal showed that most people guess too low for the fat in foods like tacos and salads. They also do not know how much protein, fiber, sugar, or salt they eat every day.

Doctor Mike says it’s important to know about these nutrients. Too much of some can be bad for your health. For example, eating enough fiber is good for your gut.

Many people also guess wrong about calories. In the video, some thought peanut butter had up to 800 calories when it has only 180. Checking food labels can help you learn more about what you eat.

Using apps like MyFitnessPal can help you keep track of your food and make better choices.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Nutrition /njuːˈtrɪʃən/ (noun): The process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  2. Nutrients /ˈnjuː.tri.ənts/ (noun): Substances that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
  3. Calories /ˈkæl.ər.iz/ (noun): Units of energy used to measure the amount of energy food provides.
  4. Fiber /ˈfaɪbər/ (noun): A type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest important for digestive health.
  5. Protein /ˈproʊ.tiːn/ (noun): Macromolecules composed of amino acids essential for body function.
  6. Surveys /ˈsɜːr.veɪz/ (noun): Research methods used to gather information from a group of people.

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