Dietary facts & stats

Question 1

In what year was the first NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) conducted?

Accepted Answer

1971. NHANES combines interviews, physical exams, and lab tests to track the nation's health and diet.

Question 2

In what year did NHANES become an annual, continuous survey rather than a periodic one?

Accepted Answer

1999. Since then, NHANES has continuously collected dietary and health data from a new sample every year.

Question 3

The WHO recommends keeping free or added sugars below what share of total daily calories?

Accepted Answer

below 10% (ideally below 5%). Most sugary drinks and snacks can quickly push people over this recommended limit.

Question 4

The WHO recommends keeping salt intake below how much per day to reduce cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

below 5 grams a day. That's roughly one level teaspoon of salt, easy to exceed with processed and restaurant food.

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