Do you eat foods that leave you feeling hungry or full?

Do the foods you eat leave you feeling full and satisfied? Or do you often feel hungry and want more?

If you find yourself snacking, craving foods or feeling hungry a lot of the time, you may be eating the wrong foods. Take our quiz to find out why.

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Question 1 of 4

Which breakfast is most likely to leave you satisfied until lunch?

Cheerios with whole milk.Scrambled eggsPlain Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries

Question 2 of 4

Which lunch will leave you feeling full for longer?

A slice of pepperoni pizzaA Subway 6-inch turkey melt sandwichGrilled salmon filet with lemon butterA cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato

Question 3 of 4

Which of the following snacks really satisfies you?

Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Crunchy Granola barFage Total 2 percent cherry-flavored Greek yogurtHarvest Cheddar flavored SunChipsSnickers bar

Question 4 of 4

Which chicken dinner is most likely to fill you up with the fewest calories?

Grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes.Six chicken nuggets with ranch dipping sauce.A bowl of chicken noodle soup.A plate of fried chicken

How did you score? Whether you want to improve the quality of your diet, eliminate hunger and cravings or lose weight, focusing on the satiety of the foods you eat can be a healthy and effective way to upgrade your eating habits. Look for foods high in protein and fiber, or make sure you combine your lean meat or fish dishes with lots of fiber-rich vegetables.

Do you have a question about healthy eating? Email EatingLab@washpost.com and we may answer your question in a future column.

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