Quiz Christmas


Will you eat and drink QUIZ


When it comes to food and drink, most of us indulge a little more than usual during the festive season. But if you overdo it at Christmas, it can make you feel uncomfortable. Knowing the facts can help, so take our quiz to find out how much you know about festive overindulgence …


1


How many calories, on average, does the average person eat on Christmas Day (according to the British Dietetic Association)?


a) 3,000 b) 4,000 c) 5,000 d) 6,000


2


How many weekly units of alcohol are currently recommended by the UK’s Chief Medical Officers?


a) 10 b) 14 c) 20 d) 28


3


Which of the following contains a single unit of alcohol?


a) 25ml single shot of spirits b) 76ml standard-strength wine c) 240ml standard-strength beer d) All of the above


4


Which of the following has the highest number of alcohol units?


a) One pint of cider (4.5% alcohol by volume) b) Double gin and tonic (37.5%) c) Two 125ml glasses of champagne (23%) d) One 50ml glass of Irish cream liqueur (17%)


5


Which of the following over-the-counter treatments helps treat indigestion?


a) Rehydration powder sachets b) Antacids c) Loperamide capsules d) Painkillers


6 What’s the best remedy for a hangover?


a) Over-the-counter painkillers b) Drinking bland liquids c) Antacid medicines d) All of the above


All About health 25


too much


this Christmas? How did you score?


For each correct answer, give yourself three points. Correct answers are: 1d); 2b); 3d); 4c); 5b); 6d).


13-18 points Well done, great score. You should sail through the festive season without a health hitch. If you do get a hangover, your local Careway pharmacist can help with advice and products to soothe your symptoms. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy at www.careway.co.uk/find- a-pharmacy.


7-12 points Not bad at all. So do you think you can get through Christmas and New Year without a hint of indigestion? Here’s what you can do that may help keep indigestion at bay: first, avoid piling your plate high and going for second helpings; eat slowly and try to savour every mouthful; limit the amount of sugary and fatty foods you eat; and finally, take a brisk walk after having a big Christmas meal.


0-6 points This isn’t your specialist subject, is it? But never mind. You can still feel well throughout the festive season if you simply eat and drink sensibly. But did you also know you can get food poisoning if your turkey isn’t defrosted and cooked properly? Nobody wants the symptoms of food poisoning over Christmas, so take a look at our guide on Christmas food safety at www.careway.co.uk/christmas-food-safety-how- to-cook-your-turkey.


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