keloid n. – A: scar. B: unit of energy. C: developed film. D: seaweed.
The clues come in twos
In each category in this challenge, the first two
letters are the same as the first two letters of the
answer. For example, "Planet in our solar
system" (Answer: "Pluto"). Got it? Then go to it!
How kilojoules and fat sneak up
By Lucia Raatma,
January 2005
You order your favourite meal at your local restaurant, but do you really know what you're eating?
Diners underestimate kilojoules by about 2400 and fat by half in many popular dishes, say researchers at the University of Arkansas. But when given the nutritional stats of menu items, most make healthier choices. If nutritional info isn't available, ask your waiter for lighter choices. "If consumers demand healthier alternatives," says study coauthor Elizabeth Creyer, "the restaurant industry will respond."