Quiz: Eating for Steady Blood Sugar

How much do you know about keeping blood sugar steady? Circle your answers, then check the key.

1. Eating which foods first can help lower after-meal blood sugar?
   a) Bread and rice   b) Vegetables and protein   c) Dessert   d) Fruit juice

2. Pairing a carbohydrate with a protein helps because it:
   a) Adds calories   b) Slows how fast blood sugar rises   c) Removes carbs   d) Makes food last

3. Which snack is best for steady energy?
   a) Apple with peanut butter   b) A handful of candy   c) Soda   d) White crackers alone

4. "Postprandial" blood sugar means blood sugar:
   a) Before eating   b) After eating   c) Overnight   d) During exercise

5. Which of these tends to spike blood sugar the fastest?
   a) Non-starchy vegetables   b) Grilled chicken   c) White bread   d) Almonds

6. Choosing whole grains over refined grains gives you more:
   a) Fiber and nutrients   b) Added sugar   c) Sodium   d) Nothing different

7. A simple way to eat more vegetables first is to:
   a) Skip them   b) Start your meal with a salad   c) Blend into soda   d) Save for dessert

8. Which drink is the best everyday choice for blood sugar?
   a) Sweet tea   b) Regular soda   c) Water   d) Fruit punch

9. Which habit is linked to better blood sugar after meals?
   a) A short walk after eating   b) Lying down   c) Skipping breakfast   d) Dessert first

10. True or False: You must lose weight before diet changes can improve blood sugar.
    a) True   b) False

Answer Key: 1-b · 2-b · 3-a · 4-b · 5-c · 6-a · 7-b · 8-c · 9-a · 10-b (diet & food-order changes can help on their own)