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Health and Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?

a)

D. Food chain involves only consumers, while a food web involves only producers.

b)

A. Food chain is a complex network of feeding relationships, while a food web is a sequence that links species by their feeding relationships.

c)

B. Food chain is a sequence that links species by their feeding relationships, while a food web is a complex network of feeding relationships.

d)

C. Food chain involves only producers, while a food web involves only consumers.

2.

What are the 3 parts of the water cycle? Mention at least 3 characteristics of it.

a)

C. Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation - Evaporation is the transformation of a liquid into a gas, Condensation occurs when a gas cools into a liquid, Precipitation is when water droplets suspended in the clouds become too light to remain in suspension.

b)

A. Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation - Evaporation is the transformation of a liquid into a gas, Condensation occurs when a gas cools into a liquid, Precipitation is when water droplets suspended in the clouds become too heavy to remain in suspension.

c)

B. Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation - Evaporation is the transformation of a gas into a liquid, Condensation occurs when a liquid cools into a gas, Precipitation is when water droplets suspended in the clouds become too light to remain in suspension.

d)

D. Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation - Evaporation is the transformation of a gas into a liquid, Condensation occurs when a liquid cools into a gas, Precipitation is when water droplets suspended in the clouds become too heavy to remain in suspension.

3.

What are the 5 different steps in the nitrogen cycle? Describe them briefly

a)

C. Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Assimilation, Ammonification, Denitrification - Nitrogen Fixation is the process by which bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen into ammonia, Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen dioxide, Assimilation is the conversion of nitrate to nitrogen dioxide, Ammonification is the conversion of nitrogen dioxide to ammonia, Denitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen.

b)

B. Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Assimilation, Ammonification, Denitrification - Nitrogen Fixation is the process by which bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen into ammonia, Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen dioxide, Assimilation is the conversion of nitrogen dioxide to nitrate, Ammonification is the conversion of nitrate to ammonia, Denitrification is the conversion of nitrate to nitrogen.

c)

D. Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Assimilation, Ammonification, Denitrification - Nitrogen Fixation is the process by which bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen into ammonia, Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen dioxide, Assimilation is the conversion of nitrogen dioxide to nitrate, Ammonification is the conversion of nitrate to ammonia, Denitrification is the conversion of nitrate to nitrogen.

d)

A. Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Assimilation, Ammonification, Denitrification - Nitrogen Fixation is the process by which bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen into ammonia, Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen dioxide, Assimilation is the conversion of nitrogen dioxide to nitrate, Ammonification is the conversion of nitrate to ammonia, Denitrification is the conversion of ammonia to nitrogen.

4.

What is composting?

a)

C. Process of chemical decomposition of organic matter

b)

B. Process of biological decomposition of organic matter

c)

D. Process of chemical decomposition of inorganic matter

d)

A. Process of biological decomposition of inorganic matter

5.

How much physical activity is recommended for children and adolescents (6-17)?

a)

D. At least 120 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity

b)

C. At least 90 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity

c)

B. At least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity

d)

A. At least 30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity

6.

What are the 3 different types of physical activity?

a)

C. Cardiovascular, Strength, Flexibility

b)

A. Cardiovascular, Strength, Endurance

c)

B. Cardiovascular, Flexibility, Endurance

d)

D. Cardiovascular, Flexibility, Strength

7.

What is ARFID?

a)

D. Excessive interest in eating or food, with no evidence of body weight disturbance

b)

C. Excessive interest in eating or food, with evidence of body weight disturbance

c)

B. Lack of interest in eating or food, with no evidence of body weight disturbance

d)

A. Lack of interest in eating or food, with evidence of body weight disturbance

8.

What are the benefits of physical activity?

a)

D. Improved bone health, cardiovascular fitness, and quality of life

b)

C. Improved bone health, cardiovascular fitness, and weight status

c)

A. Improved bone health, cognitive function, and weight status

d)

B. Improved bone health, cognitive function, and quality of life

9.

What are the 5 concepts of healthy eating?

a)

A. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan, Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount, Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake, Shift to healthier food and beverage choices, Support healthy eating patterns

b)

B. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan, Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount, Limit calories from added sugars and trans fats and reduce sodium intake, Shift to healthier food and beverage choices, Support healthy eating patterns

c)

C. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan, Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount, Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake, Shift to healthier food and beverage choices, Support unhealthy eating patterns

d)

D. Follow an unhealthy eating pattern across the lifespan, Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount, Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake, Shift to healthier food and beverage choices, Support healthy eating patterns

10.

What is the difference between calorie and Calorie?

a)

A. Calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius, Calorie = 1000 calories

b)

D. Calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 kilogram of water 1 degree celsius, Calorie = 100 calories

c)

B. Calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 kilogram of water 1 degree celsius, Calorie = 1000 calories

d)

C. Calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius, Calorie = 100 calories

11.

What are the 6 different function of water?

a)

D. Involved in every chemical reaction in the body, Digests food, Eliminates waste products, Maintains blood volume, Regulates body temperature, Keeps skin wet

b)

A. Involved in every chemical reaction in the body, Digests food, Eliminates waste products, Maintains blood volume, Regulates body temperature, Keeps skin dry

c)

B. Involved in every chemical reaction in the body, Digests food, Eliminates waste products, Maintains blood volume, Regulates body temperature, Keeps skin moist

d)

C. Involved in every chemical reaction in the body, Digests food, Eliminates waste products, Maintains blood volume, Regulates body temperature, Keeps skin moist

12.

What are the 6 nutrients your body needs to work correctly?

a)

B. Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, fiber

b)

D. Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, electrolytes

c)

C. Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, antioxidants

d)

A. Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals

13.

What is BMI?

a)

C. Body Mass Index, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in inches squared, multiplied by 703

b)

D. Body Mass Index, calculated as weight in pounds divided by height in meters squared

c)

A. Body Mass Index, calculated as weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared, multiplied by 703

d)

B. Body Mass Index, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared

14.

What are the 5 food groups?

a)

A. Vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, protein

b)

B. Vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, meat

c)

C. Vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, legumes

d)

D. Vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, nuts

15.

What are the 5 different chronic diseases that can be caused by having poor nutrition and physical inactivity?

a)

D. Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 1 diabetes, high levels of cholesterol, different types of cancers

b)

C. Cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high levels of cholesterol, different types of cancers

c)

B. Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high levels of cholesterol, different types of cancers

d)

A. Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high levels of cholesterol, different types of cancers