Halloween Candy quiz (per NYT Quiz)

True or False? It is possible for kids to get a "sugar high" after eating too much candy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Scientists have found links between eating dark chocolate and ________.

• lower blood pressure

• inability to sleep

• reduced risk of stroke

• all of the above

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According to sales data from the past 15 years, the most popular Halloween candy is _____.

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Which candy has been discontinued?

• Pop Rocks

• Necco Wafers

• Bit-O-Honey

• Butterfinger BBs

Which type of sweet is least likely to harm your teeth?

• Lollipop

• chocolate

• caramel chew

• sour gummy

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Which candy has the least amount of sugar per fun-sized piece or packet?

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How many Skittles would you have to match the amount of sugar in a can of Coke?

• 30

• 50

• 60

• 70

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How many teaspoons of sugar does one can of Coke contain?

• about 10 teaspoons

• about 20 teaspoons

• about 30 teaspoons

• about 5 teaspoons

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TRUE or FALSE? Candy is the biggest source of sugar in the American diet.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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