Fitness And Wellness! Ultimate Trivia Questions Quiz

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Below is the ultimate trivia questions quiz on fitness and wellness! There are a lot of people who aim so hard to be fit that they do not focus on what they eat or actually do away with consuming some very vital foods. The quiz below is perfect for seeing if you have enough knowledge about eating right and being fit.

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1.

Proteins supply the body with ___calories of energy per gram
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  9
2.

The proportion of total calories from protein in a well balanced diet is approximentally
- A.
  
  10-35
- B.
  
  35-40
- C.
  
  50-55
- D.
  
  75-80
3.

Fats supply the body with ___ calories of energy per gram
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  9
4.

All of the following are true of saturated fats EXCEPT that they are
- A.
  
  Typically found in animal producs
- B.
  
  Solid at room temp.
- C.
  
  Linked to elevated total cholestorol and low density lipoprotein levels
- D.
  
  Created by a manufacturing process designed to extend the shelf life of foods
5.

All of the following are high in monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fats EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Canola oil
- B.
  
  Sunflower oil
- C.
  
  Peanut oil
- D.
  
  Coconut oil
6.

A person needs about ___of vegetable oil per day
- A.
  
  1 tablespoon
- B.
  
  2 tablespoons
- C.
  
  6 tablespoons
- D.
  
  1/2 cup
7.

Recommended dietary fat intake is no more than___ of total calories
- A.
  
  66
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  15
8.

The primary function of carbohydrates is to
- A.
  
  Serve as an important component of muscle
- B.
  
  Provide texture and flavor to foods
- C.
  
  Supply energy to cells
- D.
  
  Promote chemical reactions within cells
9.

Refined carbohydrates
- A.
  
  Have more calories than unrefined carbohydrates
- B.
  
  Take longer to chew and digest than unrefined carbohydrates
- C.
  
  Are recommended over unrefined carbohydrates
- D.
  
  Are lower in fiber and vitamins than unrefined carbohydrates
10.

The recommended percentage of total calories from carbohydrates in a healthy diet is
- A.
  
  15-20
- B.
  
  30-44
- C.
  
  45-65
- D.
  
  65-85
11.

Dietary fiber benefits health in all of the following ways EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Lowering blood cholestorol levels
- B.
  
  Helping in diabetes management
- C.
  
  Reducing colon cancer risk
- D.
  
  Lowering risk of osteoporosis
12.

All of the following are good sources of dietary fiber EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Avacado
- B.
  
  Hamburger
- C.
  
  Oatmeal
- D.
  
  Winter squash
13.

The primary function of vitamins is to
- A.
  
  Serve as an important component of muscle
- B.
  
  Provide texture and flavor to foods
- C.
  
  Supply energy to body cells
- D.
  
  Promote chemical reactions within cells
14.

Minerals
- A.
  
  Help regulate body functions
- B.
  
  Are found only in animal products
- C.
  
  Provide the body with 4 calories/gram in energy
- D.
  
  Make up about 70% of total body weight
15.

Antioxidants
- A.
  
  Protect cells from damage by reacting with free radicals
- B.
  
  Help the body manufacture vitamins
- C.
  
  Protect the body from dehydration by ensuring adequate fluid levels
- D.
  
  Make up about 70 percent of total body weight
16.

According to the USDA's My Pyramaid, the recommeded number of servings of bread and cereals per day for adults on a 2000 caloried diet is
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
17.

According to the USDA's My Pyramaid, the recommended number of servings of vegetables per day for an adult on a 2000 calorie diet is
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
18.

According to the USDA's My Pyramaid, the recommended number of servings for fruit per day for an adult on a 2000 calorie diet is
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
19.

Which one of the following sources of fat would be the healthiest choice
- A.
  
  Vegetable oil
- B.
  
  Tub margarine
- C.
  
  Regular margarine
- D.
  
  Butter
20.

The recommended daily amount of fiber for men is
- A.
  
  12 grams
- B.
  
  25 gramss
- C.
  
  38 grams
- D.
  
  50 grams
21.

The recommended daily amount of fiber for women is
- A.
  
  12 grams
- B.
  
  25 grams
- C.
  
  38 grams
- D.
  
  50 grams
22.

Storage fat will decrease if a person consumes fewer calories and exercises more than he or she normally does
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Muscle mass has a higher density than fat mass
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False