Nutrition and Health Quiz

What are the units commonly used to measure energy in food?

• Watts and Volts

• Calories and Joules

• Meters and Liters

• Pounds and Ounces

What health condition is associated with prolonged weight gain?

• Rickets

• Anemia

• Obesity

• Scurvy

Which disease is linked to being significantly overweight?

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Anemia

• Diabetes

What can prolonged weight loss lead to?

• Hypertension

• Obesity

• Starvation

• Diabetes

What is a potential short-term effect of starvation?

• Stronger bones

• Tiredness and weakness

• Increased energy

• Improved vision

What is malnutrition?

• Too much or too little of a type of nutrition

• Only eating fast food

• Drinking too much water

• Excessive exercise

What vitamin deficiency can lead to poor night vision?

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

Which disease is caused by a lack of vitamin C?

• Obesity

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Diabetes

What mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?

• Zinc

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Iron

What is the role of hemoglobin in the body?

• Fighting infections

• Carrying oxygen

• Producing energy

• Digesting food