Health and Nutrition Quiz

What is malnutrition?

• When a person is more than a third over the normal weight for their age, height, and body type.

• A painful condition caused by wear and tear on the joints of the body.

• When a person does not receive enough nutrients to be able to function, caused by having too little food, or too little types of the food necessary for good health.

• The balance of nutrients required to maintain a healthy diet.

What is obesity?

• When a person does not receive enough nutrients to be able to function.

• When a person is more than a third over the normal weight for their age, height, and body type.

• A painful condition caused by wear and tear on the joints of the body.

• The balance of nutrients required to maintain a healthy diet.

What is osteoarthritis?

• When a person does not receive enough nutrients to be able to function.

• When a person is more than a third over the normal weight for their age, height, and body type.

• A painful condition caused by wear and tear on the joints of the body.

• The balance of nutrients required to maintain a healthy diet.

According to the WHO, what is the global situation regarding obesity and being underweight?

• There are more people who are underweight than obese globally.

• Obesity is linked to more deaths globally than being underweight.

• Being underweight is linked to more deaths globally than obesity.

• The number of obese and underweight people is about the same globally.

What was the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 in 2016?

• Over 18%

• 13%

• 4%

• 39%

What percentage of the global population is estimated to be obese?

• 4%

• 13%

• 18%

• 39%

What percentage of the global population is estimated to be overweight?

• 4%

• 13%

• 18%

• 39%

What serious health problem can obesity lead to?

• Diabetes

• Osteoarthritis

• Malnutrition

• Underweight

Which of the following is NOT listed as a health problem associated with obesity?

• Osteoarthritis

• Type 1 diabetes

• Stroke

• Coronary heart disease

What initiative is mentioned as an example of a public health campaign to guide people towards healthier choices?

• Increasing the price of gym memberships

• Banning fast food advertisements

• Tax imposed on sugary soft drinks in the UK

• Mandatory health screenings