Department of Human Resources

UMD Wellness - Spring 2006

Trivia

TRIVIA QUESTION #14: Which type of mattress is best for people who have low back pain?

__Soft

__Medium soft

__Medium firm

__Firm

Answer: Medium firm. For years, firm mattresses were recommended for people with low back pain. But now, researchers say a medium-firm mattress is best.

Winner: No one guessed it correctly.

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TRIVIA QUESTION #13: What grain is believed to contain a high amount of fiber that may help prevent heart disease?

__ corn
__ oats
__ rice
__ wheat

Answer: oats

Winners: Cindy Gustafson, Lorraine Carlson

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TRIVIA QUESTION #12: Which of the following foods burns fat and helps you lose weight?
___ grapefruit
___ cabbage soup
___ celery
___ all of the above
___ none of the above

Answer: none of the above
Winners : Angela George, Pauline Nuhring, Carolyn Zanko

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TRIVIA QUESTION # 11: How many calories do you need to burn to lose one (1) pound of fat?

__ 500
__ 1,500
__ 2,500
__ 3,500

Answer: 3,500
Winners: Marge Erickson, Sue Farmer, Jody OConnor, Theresa Orso, Debbie Rose, Laurie Ryder, Doreen Wallace, Debbie Wing, and Carolyn Zanko

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TRIVIA QUESTION # 10: What food is referred to as "heart attack on a plate" by healthcare providers?

(1) chef's salad
(2) broiled salmon dinner with vegetables and rice
(3) lobster dinner with vegetables and baked potato
(4) fettuccini alfredo
(5) stir-fry

ANSWER: fettucine alfredo
WINNERS: Linda Olcott, Helen Sandwic, and Geraldine Hughes

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TRIVIA QUESTION # 9: Which type of chocolate bar has the fewest calories:

(1) milk chocolate bar
(2) dark chocolate bar
(3) they have a similar number of calories

Answer: they have a similar number of calories
Winner: Verna Richardson

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TRIVIA QUESTION #8: Which of the following is olive oil best suited for?

1) stir fry dishes
2) salad dressings
3) sauteing
4) all of the above

Answer: salad dressings
Winner: Dorothy Olson

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TRIVIA QUESTION #7: Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing breast cancer?

(1) taking birth-control pills
(2) getting older
(3) using alcohol
(4) a family history of breast cancer

Answer: getting older
Winner: none

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TRIVIA QUESTION #6: Which statement is true about using herbs to enhance your meals?

__You can substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs in equal amounts.

__Don't crush dried or fresh herbs.

__Add fresh herbs toward the end of cooking.

__All of the above.

Answer: Add fresh herbs toward the end of cooking
Winners: Cindy Gustafson, Deborah Pomroy, and Barb Gundersen

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TRIVIA QUESTION #5: How much activity is usually recommended to maintain heart health?

___ 20 minutes of continuous vigorous exercise once a week
___ 30 minutes of moderate-level activity three times a week
___ 20 minutes of continuous vigorous exercise three times a day
___ 60 minutes of continuous vigorous exercise seven days a week

Answer: 30 minutes of moderate-level activity three times a week
Winners: Lisa Maniak and Sandy Maturi

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TRIVIA QUESTION #4: Which way of preparing beef is associated with the highest risk of cancer?

(1) Broiling
(2) Microwaving
(3) Stewing
(4) Eating beef raw--(steak tartare)
(5) Barbecuing

Answer: Barbecuing
Winners: Joy Michalicek, Deborah Pomroy

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TRIVIA QUESTION #3: When you or a family member are ill or injured, you want help quickly. What is it that you can call to speak with a registered nurse on duty around-the-clock, 365 days a year, to answer your health-related questions. This service is available to you at no charge as part of your UPlan Wellness program benefits?

Answer: Mayo Clinic 24-Hour Nurse Line
Winners: Rae Ann Johnson and Pauline Nuhring

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TRIVIA QUESTION #2: What is sponsored by UPlan Wellness for spring semester 2006 that is a multi-step, multi-year initiative designed to connect you with the latest online tools and resources you need to improve your health and live better longer and if you participate on it, you get an incentive of 2-$65?

Answer: Health Connections
Winners: Rita Ohman and Shelly Decaigny

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TRIVIA QUESTION #1: What is the best weapon to fight obesity and diabetes risk factors that lead to heart disease, America's number one killer?

Answer: Exercise
Winner: Kimberly Butson