Health/Nutrition Quiz

20 Questions | By Bmonticello | Last updated: Jun 3, 2020 | Total Attempts: 917

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1.

Which of the following items is a good source of fiber?
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Apples
- C.
  
  Chocolate
- D.
  
  Milk
2.

What is essential for cell growth and metabolism?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Folic acid
- C.
  
  Calcium
- D.
  
  Potassium
3.

Food energy is expressed in what form?
- A.
  
  Fiber
- B.
  
  Fat
- C.
  
  Protein
- D.
  
  Calories
4.

Nutrition labels base their information on how many calories per day?
- A.
  
  1500
- B.
  
  2500
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  3000
5.

What organ is responsible for regulating metabolism?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Spleen
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Lungs
6.

Which of the following drinks produces empty calories?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Milk
- C.
  
  Beer
- D.
  
  Black Coffee
7.

What type of exercise combines rhythmic exercising with stretching and strength training?
- A.
  
  Cycling
- B.
  
  Swimming
- C.
  
  Running
- D.
  
  Aerobics
8.

What is the typical heart rate in a healthy adult?
- A.
  
  40 - 60 bpm
- B.
  
  60 - 80 bpm
- C.
  
  70 - 90 bmp
- D.
  
  50 - 70 bmp
9.

Arrhythmia is the abnormality of what body function?
- A.
  
  Hearing
- B.
  
  Heart rate
- C.
  
  Vision
- D.
  
  Breathing
10.

Which of these items is regarded as a negative calorie food?
- A.
  
  Banana
- B.
  
  Potato
- C.
  
  Pineapple
- D.
  
  Celery
11.

Sugars like glucose and fructose provide instant energy boosts that are known as what?
- A.
  
  Complex carbohydrates
- B.
  
  Fiber
- C.
  
  Simple carbohydrates
- D.
  
  Fat
12.

Food must be reduced by what percentage to qualify as less fat?
- A.
  
  At least 40%
- B.
  
  At least 35%
- C.
  
  At least 15%
- D.
  
  At least 25%
13.

What type of triglycerides are liquid at room temperature?
- A.
  
  Sugars
- B.
  
  Starches
- C.
  
  Fats
- D.
  
  Oils
14.

How many calories must a food have per serving to qualify as low calorie?
- A.
  
  100 calories or less
- B.
  
  50 calories or less
- C.
  
  40 calories or less
- D.
  
  120 calories or less
15.

What is the term for someone whose body produces too little glucose?
- A.
  
  Hypoglycemic
- B.
  
  Macrobiotic
- C.
  
  Lactose Intolerant
- D.
  
  Hyperglycemic
16.

Which one of these is most detrimental to your health?
- A.
  
  Snacking between meals
- B.
  
  Smoking
- C.
  
  Sitting at a desk for long periods of time
- D.
  
  Sleeping more than 8 hours a day
17.

Fatty fish is a good source of:
- A.
  
  Vitamin C
- B.
  
  Protein
- C.
  
  Beta carotene
- D.
  
  Omega - 3 fats
18.

How much fiber should you include in your diet each day?
- A.
  
  5 grams
- B.
  
  10-15 grams
- C.
  
  21-35 grams
- D.
  
  50 grams
19.

Which does not contain fiber?
- A.
  
  Broccoli
- B.
  
  Apple
- C.
  
  Baked Beans
- D.
  
  Steak
20.

Multi-grain bread is always "whole-grain"?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False