Calorie Needs Quiz

What is a calorie?

• A type of food

• A unit of energy

• A measure of distance

• A unit of weight

Which of the following is a main source of energy in the human diet?

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

What is caloric intake?

• The total weight of food consumed

• The number of meals eaten in a day

• The amount of energy burned during exercise

• The amount of energy consumed via food and beverage

How many calories do women generally need each day?

• 2,400 to 3,200 calories

• 2,000 to 2,800 calories

• 1,600 to 2,400 calories

• 1,200 to 1,800 calories

What is the difference between small and large calories?

• Small calories are for liquids, large for solids

• There is no difference

• Small calories are lowercase 'c', large are uppercase 'C'

• Small calories are for children, large for adults

Which food provides the most energy per gram?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the recommended calorie intake per meal for Filipinos?

• 300 calories

• 400 calories

• 500 calories

• 600 calories

How can calories be measured?

• In meters and centimeters

• In grams and liters

• In kilocalories and kilojoules

• In ounces and pounds

What is the average daily calorie need for men?

• 2,800 to 3,200 calories

• 2,400 to 3,500 calories

• 2,000 to 3,000 calories

• 1,800 to 2,200 calories

Which activity burns the smallest number of calories?

• Running

• Sitting at a desk

• Swimming

• Cycling