WorksheetsVegetarianism and Weight
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of these is not a reason someone who is underweight can be physically healthy?
genetics
taking medicine
illness
starving themselves
What does it mean for food to be empty calories?
High in calories and low in nutrients
Full of nutrients
low in calories
no calories
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Integer
Basal metabolic Index
Body Mass Index
Body main intersection
What is the most common type of vegetarianism?
vegan
fruitarian
lacto-ovo Vegetarian
ovo vegetarian
If you have not yet decided if you want to be a vegetarian, you just want to try it out, what category would you place yourself under?
Vegan
Flexitarian
Fruitarian
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
What does PETA stand for?
people for the ethical treatment of animals
People for the encouragement of ants
people for the ethical torment of animals
people for the unethical treatment of animals
What is bariatric surgery?
Another term for gastric bi-pas
A weight-loss surgery
a surgery to remove tumors
A surgery to shrink your stomach
What percentage of “weight-losers” keep off the weight?
5-10%
15-20%
10-15%
0-5%
People who have been unsuccessful with weight loss are the best candidates for bariatric surgery.
True
False
Meat provides all the amino acids and essential nutrients that the body needs.
True
False
Being a vegetarian is more helpful to the environment than eating meat.
True
False
It is healthy to lose 10 pounds in one week.
True
False
People come in all shapes and sizes, a BMI cannot distinguish between fat and muscle.
True
False
Weight lifting and resistance training are types of exercise to help a person lose weight.
True
False
Eating meat does not cause or worsen world hunger.
True
False
Lower cholesterol is a benefit of being a vegetarian.
True
False
Someone who does not eat meat, poultry, fish, or dairy, but does eat eggs is a lacto-ovo vegetarian.
True
False
Modern slaughter techniques limit the suffering for animals.
True
False
What is the single most effective way to lose weight and keep it off?
Fad diets
Consistent exercise and healthy eating
Skipping meals
Taking diet pills
Describe 3 things someone who is underweight can DO or EAT in order to gain weight.
Eat more junk food, skip meals, avoid exercise
Increase calorie intake, eat nutrient-rich foods, strength training
Drink more water, eat less, do cardio
Sleep more, eat fast food, avoid vegetables
List 2 ethical reasons for vegetarianism.
Animal welfare and environmental concerns
Taste preference and cost
Religious beliefs and convenience
Health benefits and tradition
How does a vegetarian hinder and help the environment?
What does it mean to be vegan? List 3 things they are not allowed to consume or purchase.
Why shouldn't people, who are attempting to gain, just eat more junk food?
Why do most vegetarians have a B12 deficiency?
List 3 of the 8 types of vegetarians. Choose which one has all the correct types of vegetarians.
Vegan, fruitarian, lacot-ovo vegetarian, laco vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, pollo-vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian
Vegan, lacto ovo vegan, vegetarian, laco vegan, ovo vegan, pollo-vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian
What is the correct way to calculate this person's BMI? Weight - 125 lbs, height - 59 inches.
125x703=87,875/59=1,489.407/59= 25.25 BMI
125/703=.178x59= 10.49 BMI
