SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl Quiz

How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health?

• The ability to perform daily tasks

• A state of complete physical fitness

• The state of physical, mental and social well-being

• The absence of disease

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Iron

What nutrient comprises about 58% of body weight?

• Water

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

What is the serving size for lean meat, fish, or poultry for the meat group?

• 1-2 oz

• 4-5 oz

• 2-3 oz

• 3-4 oz

What disease can be caused by a parasite sometimes found in pork?

• Salmonella

• Botulism

• Trichinosis

• E. coli

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

What vitamin deficiency will affect bones?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

What nutrient is best to provide a burn patient's need to build tissue?

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates