Health and Nutrition Quiz

Terry works at McDonald's and gets free meals there every time he works. He is often tired after work, so he goes home and lays on the couch and drinks pop and eats chips. Which side of the health triangle is Terry lacking?

• Spiritual

• Mental/Emotional

• Social

• Physical

Childhood obesity is at an epidemic high in the United States. Which of the following is a possible contributing factor to this epidemic:

• Lack of exercise among youth

• Cost of high quality food versus processed foods

• Lower availability of fresh food in certain parts of the country (i.e.: food deserts in city areas)

• All of the above

Jeff has a busy schedule during the day. He goes to school, then to basketball practice, home for about an hour, completes his homework, off to tutoring and then home to bed. When his parents pick him up from school and stop for dinner at Arby’s. Which factor will have the biggest influence on what his food choice for dinner will be:

• Food Allergies

• Lack of time/convenience

• Price of the meal

• Culture

A person who is obese or overweight has an increased chance to develop which of the following diseases:

• Diabetes

• Lung Cancer

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to research, which of the following is a lifestyle factor that has been shown to improve one’s health and wellness:

• Brush and floss your teeth twice each day.

• Exercise 2 times a week; 10 minutes at a time.

• Eat six small meals at any time during the day.

• Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

A nutrient is:

• A person who studies food and how it impacts the body.

• A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

• A Food that gives you energy.

• A study of foods.

Sue eats mostly candy bars, soda, and pizza. What nutrient is dominant in her diet?

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

If Sue continues eating mostly junk food as her diet, how might it make her feel?

• Energized

• Awake

• Tired

• Focused

What is a good food source Sue could eat for lasting energy?

• Whole wheat pasta

• Steak

• Donuts

• Oranges

Joe eats hamburgers, fried chicken & french fries. His diet consists mainly of what type of fat?

• Unsaturated and monounsaturated fats

• High Density fats

• Trans and saturated fats

• Cholesterol