Doctor Mike, known from Tiktok and Instagram, partnered with MyFitnessPal to quiz people on their nutrition knowledge. In a video, he asked strangers about protein, sugar, and calories in common foods. Many people didn’t know the right answers.
A survey by MyFitnessPal showed that most people underestimate fat in foods like fish tacos and avocado. They also don’t know how much protein, fiber, carbs, sugar, and salt they eat daily. Knowing this is important for health goals.
People also struggle to estimate calories accurately. For example, some thought peanut butter had 100-800 calories when it’s actually 180. This can affect health goals and make it harder to track what you eat.
To improve nutrition knowledge, check food labels, especially for packaged and restaurant foods. MyFitnessPal is a helpful tool for this. Knowing what you eat can help you make better choices and reach your goals.
Vocabulary List:
- Nutrition /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/ (noun): The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Underestimate /ˌʌn.dərˈestɪ.meɪt/ (verb): To assess or rate something as less than its actual value.
- Calories /ˈkæl.ə.riːz/ (noun): Units of energy that food provides when consumed.
- Estimation /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): An approximate judgment or calculation.
- Sustain /səˈsteɪn/ (verb): To support or maintain something over time.
- Goals /ɡoʊlz/ (noun): The desired result or outcome that a person aims to achieve.
How much do you know?
