Food Science And Nutrition! Trivia Facts Quiz
In the world today, people are putting a lot of importance on food science and nutrition and that being said, people are more cautious about what they consume on a daily basis. Different foods can either deteriorate or improve one’s body functions. Test out what you know about nutrition by taking up this comprehensive trivia fact quiz. All the best!
- 1.What are the specific nutritional requirements of a pregnant woman?
- A.
Low protein, and iron, high energy requirements
- B.
High energy requirements, higher than average protein and iron levels
- C.
Banana, apple, hamburgers, and lollies.
- D.
Whatever is dictated by food cravings.
- 2.Which of the following is caused by reactions from the body's immune system?
- A.
Food Allergies
- B.
Food Intolerance
- C.
Food dislike
- 3.Which type of legume is most commonly associated with a food allergy?
- A.
Snow Peas
- B.
Brazil Nuts, Hazel nuts and walnuts
- C.
Broad Beans
- D.
Peanuts
- 4.A food allergy occurs when:
- 5.Allergic reactions can affect your...
- A.
Gastrointestinal tract, breathing, cardiovascular system, skin
- B.
Eyesight, brainpower, fingernail growth, physical attractiveness
- C.
Fat, energy, nutrition composition, pregnancy
- D.
Heart rate, diabetes, teeth, stomach
- 6.Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are examples of what?
- A.
Eating disorders
- B.
Heart disease
- C.
Nervous system failure
- D.
Physical disabilty
- 7.Athletes should consume how much protein per day?
- A.
2 cups
- B.
5% of body weight
- C.
1g/kg of body weight
- D.
As much as is contained in 5eggs or a small beef steak.
- 8.What proportion of Australians are classified as obese?
- A.
20%
- B.
2/3 of the population
- C.
3%
- D.
No one- a little bit of extra weight never hurt anyone
- 9.Vegetarians are?
- A.
People who prefer to eat meat
- B.
People who avoid vegetables
- C.
People who prefer not to eat meat
- D.
People who eat both meat and vegetables
- E.
People who like eggs
- 10.What are the major causes of death in Australia related to?
- A.
Lead poisoning
- B.
Cancer
- C.
Shark attacks
- D.
Diet and lifestyle
- 11.There are 3 types of vegetarian diets. They include?
- A.
Pure vegetarian diet or vegan diet, lacto-vegetarian diet, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet.
- B.
Vegetarian, carnivourous diet, omnivoro- vegetarian
- C.
Bacon, eggs, cheese
- D.
Apple diet, banana, leafy greens
- 12.Many religious and cultural groups have special food needs. Muslims have very stricty guidelines, they do not eat.........?
- A.
Beef
- B.
Pork or drink alcohol
- C.
Strawberries
- D.
Fish and chicken
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