PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, BMR, AND BMI Nutrition and Health Quiz

The most obvious benefit of nutrition and physical activity is _____.

• fewer trips to the dentist

• maintaining a healthy weight

• improved respiration

• turning into a superhero

Lifestyle diseases are _____.

• caused by viruses or other germs

• caused by the environment

• caused by poor health practices such as a poor diet

• caused by watching too much TV

One of the benefits of diet and activity is an improved _____, which helps the body fight contagious diseases.

• digestion system

• immune system

• respiration system

• banana strength

How does healthy eating and activity indirectly improve school performance?

• improves sleep

• improves mental health

• improves athletic performance

• improves ability to speak to animals

An adult’s BMI of _____ or more indicates obesity.

• 20

• 35

• 30

• 100

Energy from good nutrition can counter feelings of _____.

• loneliness

• fatigue

• hunger

• being a superhero

Which of the following is a skill or concept related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

• Identifying the number of calories in a meal

• Planning a balanced diet for a week

• Naming vitamins and minerals

• Counting the number of stars in the sky

What is a simple procedure to calculate BMI?

• Divide weight in pounds by height in inches

• Multiply weight in kilograms by height in meters

• Divide weight in kilograms by height in meters squared

• Dance around the room with your weight in pounds

Which of the following activities would best help improve cardiovascular health?

• Reading a book

• Walking briskly for 30 minutes

• Watching television

• Counting clouds in the sky

What is a concept related to the impact of nutrition on mental health?

• Eating junk food increases energy levels

• A balanced diet can improve mood and cognitive function

• Skipping meals leads to weight loss

• Drinking soda makes you smarter