Ultra Processed Food Quiz
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ultra-Processed Foods?
1. What are ultra-processed foods?
A. Whole foods like fruits and vegetables
B. Foods made at home from scratch
C. Industrial formulations made mostly from substances extracted from foods
D. Foods cooked using high heat
Answer: C.
Ultra-processed foods are highly modified with added sugars, fats, additives, and artificial ingredients—usually made in factories, not kitchens.
2. Which of these is an example of an ultra-processed food?
A. Plain yogurt
B. Apple
C. Granola bar with artificial flavors and syrups
D. Baked potato
Answer: C.
While granola sounds healthy, many commercial bars are loaded with sugar, oil, and artificial additives.
3. Ultra-processed foods tend to be:
A. High in fiber and nutrients
B. Low in calories
C. High in added sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats
D. Found mostly at farmer’s markets
Answer: C.
They’re designed to be tasty and shelf-stable, but often lack the nutrition your body needs.
4. True or False: All packaged foods are ultra-processed.
Answer: False.
Not all packaged foods are ultra-processed. Canned beans, frozen vegetables, and plain oats are examples of minimally processed options.
5. What is a good way to reduce ultra-processed food in your diet?
A. Drink diet soda instead of regular soda
B. Eat out more often
C. Cook more meals at home with whole ingredients
D. Only eat organic packaged snacks
Answer: C.
Cooking at home with real, recognizable ingredients is a great way to cut back on ultra-processed food. It is also better to drink water or iced tea instead of canned soda and energy drinks. If you don’t understand what the ingredients are in a food chances are that is not a great choice.
6. Which of these ingredients is commonly found in ultra-processed foods?
A. Whole wheat flour
B. Sodium benzoate
C. Olive oil
D. Fresh herbs
Answer: B.
Sodium benzoate is a preservative often found in soft drinks, sauces, and processed snacks.
7. Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to:
A. Better memory
B. Increased risk of heart disease and obesity
C. Improved athletic performance
D. Lower grocery bills
Answer: B.
Many studies show a strong connection between high consumption of ultra-processed food and chronic diseases. Most ultra-processed foods are expensive, too.
