The Ultimate Quiz On Diet And Nutrition

18 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Last updated: Aug 17, 2018

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Are you aiming on becoming a nutrition and diet consultant? If yes then you must know a great deal about it. The quiz below covers some basic things that should be on your fingertips. If you believe in yourself give it a try and see how high you score. Good luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

What sort of nutrient is cholesterol?
- A.
  
  Mineral
- B.
  
  Fat
- C.
  
  Protein
- D.
  
  Carbohydrate
2.

Which organ makes urine?
- A.
  
  Spleen
- B.
  
  Kidney
- C.
  
  Liver
- D.
  
  Intestine
3.

Why are diabetics prone to infections?
- A.
  
  Bacteria Thrive In High-Glucose Environments
- B.
  
  Insulin Has An Anti-Infective Property
- C.
  
  The High Blood Sugar Levels Raise Body Temperature
- D.
  
  They Must Inject Themselves Frequently, Introducing Pathogens Into The Body
4.

What is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body?
- A.
  
  Chromium
- B.
  
  Fluoride
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Calcium
5.

What does the Body Mass Index use to determine if someone is overweight?
- A.
  
  Height, Weight, Muscle Mass
- B.
  
  Height And Muscle Mass
- C.
  
  Weight And Muscle Mass
- D.
  
  Height And Weight
6.

The American Heart Association suggests that you consume how much fish per week?
- A.
  
  12 Ounces
- B.
  
  6 Ounces
- C.
  
  10 Ounces
- D.
  
  3 Ounces
7.

Which organ regulates the amount of sodium kept in the body?
- A.
  
  Liver
- B.
  
  Spleen
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Kidneys
8.

What is the process in which nutrients are transported, used and disposed of?
- A.
  
  Cascara
- B.
  
  Diuresis
- C.
  
  Metabolism
- D.
  
  Ketosis
9.

A deficiency of which nutrient can cause rickets?
- A.
  
  Vitamin B6
- B.
  
  Vitamin B
- C.
  
  Vitamin E
- D.
  
  Vitamin D
10.

What cult diet hit it big in 2003?
- A.
  
  Grapefruit Diet
- B.
  
  Soup Diet
- C.
  
  Celery Only Diet
- D.
  
  South Beach Diet
11.

If starving, what could you chew on to sustain life?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Hand
- B.
  
  Tree Branch
- C.
  
  Shirt
- D.
  
  Leather Shoes
12.

Which of the following is a macronutrient?
- A.
  
  Minerals
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Protein
- D.
  
  Vitamins
13.

Which of the following groups are considered micronutrients?
- A.
  
  Fiber
- B.
  
  Protein
- C.
  
  Vitamins
- D.
  
  Fats
14.

On average, how many calories does an adult need every day?
- A.
  
  2000-2500
- B.
  
  1500-2000
- C.
  
  2500-3000
- D.
  
  3000-3500
15.

Which mineral is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates?
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Chloride
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Chromium
16.

Glucose, fructose and galactose are called what?
- A.
  
  Complex Carbohydrates
- B.
  
  Disaccharides
- C.
  
  Complex Sugars
- D.
  
  Monosaccharides
17.

How many amino acids are essential for human health?

Discuss
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  18
- C.
  
  22
- D.
  
  26
18.

How much of an adult's calorie intake should come from fat?
- A.
  
  5 Percent-15 Percent
- B.
  
  20 Percent-35 Percent
- C.
  
  35 Percent-50 Percent
- D.
  
  10 Percent-25 Percent

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