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NUTRITIONAL TRIVIA

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?

a)

7

b)

10,000

c)

6

d)

5,000

2.

This diet eliminates processed, empty-calorie staples like white breads, white rice and sugary drinks. Many followers experience fast weight loss, without having to give up fave foods like bacon and butter.

a)

Paleo Diet

b)

Keto Diet

c)

Low Fiber Diet

d)

Neutropenic Diet

3.

This vitamin is considered the best for hair loss prevention.

a)

Folate

b)

Niacin

c)

Biotin

d)

Calcium

4.

Which has the highest amount of protein in this list

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

To avoid weight gain and promote weight loss, one should...

a)

Eat mostly protein and fats, avoiding carbs when possible

b)

Snack between meals to avois feeling hungry and overeating

c)

Eat fewer calories than the body burns

d)

Skip meals every now and then to reduce calorie intake

6.

Many forms of cancer can be avoided with proper diet and lifestyle

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Consumption of which of these foods or food groups is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes?

a)

Red Meats

b)

White Rice

c)

Coffee

d)

Sugar-sweetened beverages

8.

The way food is prepared and cooked makes a difference in how many calories it has

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Fasting (not eating) is a good, safe way to lose weight

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Carbohydrates are more fattening than fats and protein

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Citrus fruits are a great source of which Vitamin?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

12.

What is the body's main source of energy?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

13.

What does fiber help to prevent?

a)

Muscle weakness

b)

Constipation

c)

High Blood Pressure

d)

Digestion

14.

Which of the following is NOT true about water?

a)

Drinking water boost metabolism

b)

85% of human brain tissue is water

c)

A good rule of thumb is to drink 10-12 glasses of water per day

d)

Water reduces kidney stones

15.

Research has shown that any amount of exercise, regardless of intensity, reduces one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, true or false?

a)

True

b)

False