Diet & Health Quiz

What is the definition of health?

• The absence of disease or infirmity

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• The ability to recognize reality and cope with daily living

• The ability to relate well to others

What does physical health refer to?

• The ability to relate well to others

• The absence of disease or infirmity

• The way the body functions and is maintained

• The ability to recognize reality and cope with daily living

What is social health about?

• The ability to recognize reality and cope with daily living

• The absence of disease or infirmity

• The way the body functions and is maintained

• The ability to relate well to others

Why is a balanced diet important?

• Increases feelings of fullness and helps with bowel movement

• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer

• Helps control diabetes and decrease cholesterol levels

• Provides the correct amount of each nutrient without excess or deficiency

What is a low-fat diet intended to reduce?

• Heart disease and obesity

• Diabetes and cancer

• High blood pressure and kidney disease

• Constipation and bowel cancer

What is the main purpose of a low sugar diet?

• Limit sugary and starchy foods

• Increase feelings of fullness and help with bowel movement

• Control diabetes and decrease cholesterol levels

• Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer

What does a high fiber diet help with?

• Increasing feelings of fullness and helping with bowel movement

• Normalizing blood sugar levels and decreasing cholesterol levels

• Weight control, bowel regularity, and reducing the risk of diseases

• Preventing constipation and maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels

What is a vegetarian diet based on?

• Fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts

• Meat, fish, cheese, eggs, salads, and vegetables

• Low-fat, animal-based food to control fat, cholesterol, carbs, and calories

• Whole-grain products, fruits, and vegetables

What are the different types of dietary fiber?

• Soluble and insoluble

• Simple and complex

• Healthy and unhealthy

• Natural and artificial

What is the role of diet in maintaining good health?

• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer

• Increases feelings of fullness and helps with bowel movement

• Helps maintain or improve overall health

• Normalizes blood sugar levels and decreases cholesterol levels