How clued up are you about your festive health? Test your knowledge with our quiz… 1 On average, how many calories do we eat on Christmas Day? A: 6,000 B: 5,000 C: 4,000 2 What percentage of people defrost the turkey unsafely? A: 29% B: 49% C: 69% 3 In a recent survey how did women rate their stress levels at Christmas on a scale of one to 10? A: 5 B: 6 C: 7 4 Which of these is the most effective hangover remedy? A: A sports drink B
Hair of the dog C: A strong coffee 5 Brussels sprouts are so named because. A: They were actually called Russels, but this was mispronounced B: They were originally popular in Brussels C: 'Little cabbages' was deemed too long a name 6 What is Christmas tree syndrome? A
Back pain caused by lugging a heavy fir tree from the car to the house B. Headaches induced by flashing fairy lights C
An allergy to pine needles 7 What percentage of drink-drivers are stopped the next morning? A: 10% B: 20% C: 30% 8 Which of these luxury treats is most likely to bring on an attack of gout? A: A glass of port B: A fresh lobster canape C: A portion of stilton 9 What was the most popular New Year health resolution last year? A: Cut back on social media B: Eat better C: Get fitter 10 What's the best re-fuelling snack to leave out for Santa? A: A glass of sherry and a mince pie B: Oatcakes and cheese C: A sausage roll 11 Mistletoe berries are
A: Poisonous – they can cause hallucinations and even kill you B: High in vitamin D, which is good for your bones C: Mildly addictive – they contain tryptophan, the same substance that is in chocolate 12 Which Christmas drink contains as many calories as a mince pie? A: Mulled wine (175ml glass) B: Sherry (50ml measure) C: Irish cream liqueur (50ml measure) 13 Which of these poses the biggest safety hazard? A: Christmas trees B: Fairy lights C: Undercooked turkey 14 Around how many people nationwide end up in hospital on Christmas Day? A: 1,000 B: 3,000 C: 6,000 15 What will warm you up quickest after carol singing? A: A hot bath B: A hot drink C: A whiskey or brandy 16 Which of these is the easiest way to pick up a cold at a Christmas party? A: Kissing under the mistletoe B: Shaking hands C: Arriving – and leaving – without a coat Answers
1 A : "The average person eats 6,000 calories on Christmas Day, which can put a huge strain on the intestine and even, potentially, your heart – not to mention your waistline," warns Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa of Your-doctor
co.uk. That's the equivalent of 12 Big Macs. Research by Forza Supplements says you'd need to run two marathons to work it off
Try to have a little taste of everything rather than stockpiling your plate – and go for a post-lunch walk to help with digestion
2 C : Research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) found 69% of those who purchased a frozen turkey for Christmas lunch leave it in an unsafe place – such as the bath, garage or shed – to defrost it
It should be defrosted in the bottom of a fridge, either within the original packaging or in a container to hold any thawing juices to avoid cross-contamination
And it can take up to 24 hours. 3 C : A survey by online vitamin and supplement company Healthspan shows most women rate festive stress levels at seven out of 10, while AXA PPP Healthcare found a quarter of its respondents want to give the season a miss entirely
"Don't have too many expectations," suggests leading yoga teacher Michelle Moroney
"For many of us, Christmas evokes memories of past ones and we may have many unrealistic expectations
Recognising expectations are potential disappointments frees us up to enjoy it as it is
" 4 A : Fiona Sim, Chief Medical Adviser to Drinkaware, says: "Try an isotonic drink, like Lucozade Sport, rather than a can of something sweet and fizzy
Isotonic sports drinks replace lost minerals and salts without causing a sugar rush
"Coffee will only dehydrate you more, while drinking alcohol the morning after just postpones the inevitable, and your eventual hangover could be worse
Soda water can also help. Add rehydration sachets to replace lost minerals and salt
" 5 B : It wasn't until the 19th century that we developed a taste for sprouts. They're a great source of vitamin C containing around 14 times more than the same serving of carrots
6 C : Real trees may harbour moulds and allergens that can trigger rhinitis symptoms such as an itchy nose, watery eyes and coughing bouts
Choose an artificial tree if you're allergy prone. 7 B : The AA says around 20% of those prosecuted are stopped by police between 6am and midday
Studies show we drink three times more alcohol than normal over Christmas so it's not just a case of being sensible on nights out, but remembering to do so the morning after
8 B : Lobster is very high in organic compounds purines which can cause a build-up of uric acid
This gets deposited in the joints and can cause gout. It is commonly thought gout attacks port drinkers, but beer is far higher in purines
9 B : A YouGov poll of 1,170 adults found eating better topped the list of resolutions for 2018, closely followed by more exercise and spending less money
However, most resolutions are broken before the end of the month – with the third Friday in January nicknamed Fail Friday as a result
10 B : This complex carbohydrate and protein combo is the best snack for sustained energy – providing slow absorption and no sugar highs and crashes
11 A : Mistletoe is poisonous as its berries contain toxic proteins that slow the heart rate and can cause hallucinations
Think twice about using the plant as a decoration if you have young children or pets that might eat them
12 C : One single glass (not a generous home measure) contains 164 calories. 13 B : You are 50% more likely to die in a house fire at Christmas than any other time of the year
Fairy lights and candles are two of the most common fire risks – so consider replacing old fairy lights with new ones that meet a higher safety standard
Candles should not be left unattended, and should always be put out before bed or leaving the house
Decorations and Christmas trees should not be displayed near any heat sources. 14 C : According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, more than 6,000 people will end up in hospital on Christmas Day, and over the Christmas period more than 80,000 people visit A&E
Over recent years, there has been an increase in injuries involving falls from ladders while stringing lights and cuts from broken glass ornaments
Christmas trees alone account for more than 1,000 injuries each year. 15 A : Immersing yourself in a warm bath is far more effective than any drink at warming up the body's core temperature
16 B : People avoid kissing each other when they have a cold, but in fact they are more likely to pass on an infection by shaking someone's hand, says a study in the American Journal of Infection Control
No matter how clean you keep your hands, there is just no guarantee the person on the other end of the greeting maintains the same standards
Far safer to greet someone with a continental kiss, say experts. How did you score? 0-5: It's snow joke: You really need to sort your festive facts from fiction, so here's hoping you receive a trivia book for Christmas
6-11: You still have a "jingle all the way" to go and could do with some assistance from Santa's elves
12-16: You're rockin' around the Christmas tree – because you sleighed it. Now go and sign up for your local pub quiz pronto
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