Intro to Nutrition Quiz

Ana, a mother of three from a low-income community in Tondo, Manila, struggles to provide healthy meals due to rising food prices and her husband's irregular earnings from construction work. To stretch their budget, the family often eats instant noodles, canned goods, and rice with little to no vegetables or protein. Which economic factor is MOST responsible for the family's poor nutrition?

• Limited knowledge on healthy eating

• High cost of nutritious food

• Preference for traditional meals

• Lack of cooking facilities

Mark is a 20-year-old college student, due to academic pressure and personal stress, he has developed irregular eating habits—often skipping meals or binge eating late at night. He also admits to emotional eating whenever he feels anxious or overwhelmed. As a result, he's gained weight and feels tired and sluggish most of the time. Which of the following is the BEST advice to help Mark improve his nutrition by addressing the psychological factor involved?

• Force himself to follow a strict low-calorie diet plan

• Take multivitamins daily and changing eating habits

• Practice stress management and mindful eating techniques

• Eat only when he's extremely hungry to reduce calorie intake

John is an athlete who is recovering from an injury. His doctor recommends that he eat more lean meats, eggs, and beans. Which nutrient is John focusing on to help repair his muscles and tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Fiber

A 40-year-old female patient complains of recurrent gum bleeding, joint pain, and bruising. She reports a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits. Physical examination shows swollen, inflamed gums and petechial hemorrhages on the skin. What is the most likely nutrient deficiency causing these symptoms?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which of the following is the main form of carbohydrate that is absorbed by the body after digestion?

• Starch

• Glucose

• Fiber

• Lactose

What role do proteins play in the transportation of substances within the body?

• Proteins store energy for later use

• Proteins neutralize acids in the stomach

• Proteins convert carbohydrates into fat

• Proteins carry oxygen in the blood

Which of the following foods would BEST support gum healing and help reduce bleeding due to their nutrient content?

• Leafy green vegetables, eggs, and citrus fruits

• White bread, chips, and soft drinks

• Spicy noodles, fried chicken, and ice cream

• Steak, popcorn, and chocolate bars

What was the significance of James Lind’s experiment in 1747?

• He discovered the importance of vitamins

• He identified scurvy as a bacterial infection

• He showed citrus fruits could prevent scurvy

• He developed the first nutritional supplement

What was Hippocrates’ contribution to the early understanding of nutrition?

• He discovered the first vitamin

• He proposed that food is the cause of all diseases

• He created the first nutritional supplement

• He emphasized diet as a key part of medicine

What best defines nutrition as a science?

• The study of food preferences

• The study of how food affects health and disease

• The study of recipes and cooking methods

• The study of exercise and athletic performance