2022/23 Nutrition and Fitness

A person who burns more calories than he or she consumes will

• Gain weight
• Become Obese
• Lose weight
• Maintain their weight

Body Mass Index is a measure of body weight relative to 

• Rate of Growth
• Gender
• Height
• Age

Which activity is an example of of an anaerobic exercise?

• Lifting a 50kg weight off the floor
• Joggin 1500 meters on a track
• Dancing in an hour long ballet
• Freestyle swimming 800 meters

The best way to improve flexibility is with

• Aerobic exercises
• Stretching exercises
• Isokinetic exercises
• Weight-bearing exercises

What food item is an example of a protein?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Ice Cream

What nutrient is essential for the growth and repair of body cells?

• Proteins
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Carbs

What nutrient is primarily made of starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy?

• Water
• Vitamins
• Proteins
• Carbs

What nutrient helps carry nutrients around the body, helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools the body?

• Water
• Carbs
• Vitamins
• Proteins

What is the ability to move within the range of motion for each joint?

• Muscle Streng
• FlexibilIty
• Body Comp.
• Heart endurance

What food item is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Strawberries
• Steak
• Bread