The future of stadium snacking?

What foods will we be eating in 2031?

Ballpark franks made out of Soylent Green?

Instant downloadable snack food called iPopcorn?

Pre-shelled and pre-digested peanuts, for the really lazy sports fan?

The ABC News Medical Unit asked doctors and medical experts to predict how diet and nutrition will change in 25 years. They foresee us eating more dark chocolate (“long recognized as both a rich indulgence and a health food”) and drinking “the optimal dose of red wine” -- for its health benefit, not its bottle-emptying, party-enhancing potential.

The experts say we will be eating more functional foods such as fruits and vegetables; bio-engineered “super foods” that will help improve memory and eyesight; and personalized multivitamin and mineral supplements for an individual’s specific needs.

And that “nacho cheese sauce” you see at your next visit to the arena concessions stand? We will still be eating that in 2031.

From the same can.

Trivia time

What do NHL players Sidney Crosby, Rick Nash and Scott Young have in common?

Six of one ...

As the Giants resume their “Tribute to Knicks Basketball” by shooting fake bricks after big plays, Briefing takes a shot at some NFL picks:

* Atlanta over Cleveland: All of Cleveland abuzz over news that LeBron James “quit” against Atlanta. Jealous Browns say, “Fifty-three can play that game.”

* Baltimore over Tennessee: Steve McNair leads first-place Ravens into Tennessee. Jealous Titans say, “If we only had a proven veteran quarterback.”

* Seattle over St. Louis: Critics who said Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens can’t catch a thing were proven wrong. Monday, Stevens caught a knee in the groin.

* New York Giants over Chicago: Big stakes in this one. City that loses gets Sammy Sosa.

* Jacksonville over Houston: “Big deal,” say Houston fans, “this is Dynamo country!”

* Kansas City over Miami: Damon Huard’s 2006 passer rating is 105.2. As a Dolphin, Huard once backed up Dan Marino, whose career rating is 86.4.

... Half a dozen

of the other

While despondent Steelers fans line up to begin their march to the Penguins, Briefing makes a few more picks:

* Cincinnati over San Diego: Padres hire Black as manager. Chargers still stuck with a gray head coach.

* San Francisco over Detroit: 49ers announce they’re moving to Santa Clara, win by forfeit when Matt Millen and Lions show up there.

* Denver over Oakland: Meanwhile, Raiders assure the community, “We’re not going anywhere.”

* Dallas over Arizona: Parcells, reading news section, says: “Santa Clara is 35 miles south of San Francisco.” Romo, reading NFC standings, says: “I thought Arizona was south of San Francisco.”

* Pittsburgh over New Orleans: Roethlisberger has seven interceptions in two games. Cowher has to do something. So he benches cornerback Ike Taylor.

* Indianapolis over Buffalo: Colts continue countdown to “Here’s Where We Bench Our Starters So They Can Rest Up To Go 0-1 in the Playoffs.”

Trivia answer

Put them in the same lineup with Stephen Stills, give them the right promotion and watch them do something the Kings cannot: sell out Staples Center.

And finally

Gordie Howe, now 78, talking to the Hockey News about his new dog, Rocket, named after Maurice “Rocket” Richard: “He’s a cute little bugger. Just like the Rocket. I don’t like him, but I respect him.”

mike.penner@latimes.com