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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the "Go, Grow, Glow" food guide, which food group primarily provides the body with energy for daily activities?

a)

Grow Foods (Protein)

b)

Glow Foods (Vitamins and Minerals)

c)

Go Foods (Carbohydrates)

d)

Water

2.

What essential nutrient is found abundantly in milk, vital for strong bones and teeth?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Fiber

3.

Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our skin can produce it when exposed to sunlight?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

4.

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables daily falls under which food group that helps protect our body from diseases?

a)

Go Foods

b)

Grow Foods

c)

Glow Foods

d)

Grain Foods

5.

Is it true or false that drinking 8 glasses of water a day is recommended for proper body functions?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the most important meal of the day that helps kickstart your metabolism?

a)

Lunch

b)

Dinner

c)

Breakfast

d)

Snack

7.

Which nutrient category, found in meat, fish, and eggs, is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Sugars

8.

What is the common term for consuming too much unhealthy food, leading to health problems like obesity?

a)

Undernutrition

b)

Dieting

c)

Overnutrition

d)

Fasting

9.

Which citrus fruit is a good source of Vitamin C, known for boosting the immune system?

a)

Apple

b)

Banana

c)

Orange

d)

Mango

10.

What is the state of a person's body that results from eating a well-balanced diet and having sufficient physical activity?

a)

Malnutrition

b)

Good health

c)

Sedentarism

d)

Sickness

11.

What is the primary carbohydrate found in milk that some individuals have difficulty digesting?

a)

Fructose

b)

Maltose

c)

Lactose

d)

Sucrose

12.

A deficiency in what specific vitamin can lead to night blindness and is commonly found in carrots and leafy green vegetables?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B12

13.

What is the government agency in the Philippines responsible for leading the annual Nutrition Month celebration and promoting healthy eating?

a)

Department of Health (DOH)

b)

Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)

c)

National Nutrition Council (NNC)

d)

Department of Education (DepEd)

14.

Aside from providing energy, what is the crucial role of fiber in our diet related to digestive health?

a)

Building muscle mass

b)

Aiding in digestion and preventing constipation

c)

Improving vision

d)

Strengthening the immune system

15.

What common health condition is characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Anemia

c)

Diabetes

d)

Osteoporosis

16.

The "Pinggang Pinoy" is a visual food guide developed by the FNRI to illustrate what?

a)

The specific calorie count of Filipino foods

b)

A weekly menu plan for athletes

c)

The ideal plate proportion of different food groups for a healthy meal

d)

The history of Filipino cuisine

17.

What is the term for a condition caused by inadequate intake of iron, leading to fatigue and weakness due to reduced red blood cell count?

a)

Goiter

b)

Scurvy

c)

Anemia

d)

Beriberi

18.

Which type of fat, often found in processed foods and baked goods, should be limited in our diet due to its negative impact on heart health?

a)

Monounsaturated fats

b)

Polyunsaturated fats

c)

Trans fats

d)

Omega-3 fatty acids

19.

What is the process by which food is broken down into substances that can be absorbed and utilized by the body for energy and growth?

a)

Circulation

b)

Respiration

c)

Digestion

d)

Perspiration

20.

What specific B vitamin is important for nerve function and preventing the disease Beriberi?

a)

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

b)

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

c)

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

d)

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)

21.

What is the severe form of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a significant wasting of muscle tissue and fat, giving a "skin and bones" appearance?

a)

Kwashiorkor

b)

Marasmus

c)

Anemia

d)

Pellagra

22.

Which fat-soluble vitamin plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone metabolism?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

23.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body at the cellular level?

a)

To serve as building blocks for enzymes

b)

To store genetic information

c)

To provide immediate energy through glucose/ATP

d)

To insulate the body's organs

24.

Beyond diet, what is another significant lifestyle factor that, when combined with poor nutrition, greatly increases the risk of non-communicable diseases?

a)

Overhydration

b)

Lack of physical activity

c)

Excessive sun exposure

d)

Getting too much sleep

25.

What is the term for beneficial microorganisms, often found in fermented foods like yogurt, that contribute to gut health?

a)

Pathogens

b)

Probiotics

c)

Antigens

d)

Free radicals

26.

What is the metabolic process where the body converts food into energy, often measured in calories?

a)

Anabolism

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Catabolism

d)

Metabolism

27.

What specific type of unsaturated fat is known to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels and is found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts?

a)

Saturated Fatty Acids

b)

Trans Fatty Acids

c)

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs)

d)

Hydrogenated Fats

28.

What is the term for the widespread lack of access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life?

a)

Food Desert

b)

Famine

c)

Food Insecurity

d)

Malnutrition

29.

A prolonged deficiency of what mineral can lead to Goiter, a swelling of the thyroid gland?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Iodine

d)

Zinc

30.

What eating disorder is characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat, often leading to extreme thinness?

a)

Binge Eating Disorder

b)

Bulimia Nervosa

c)

Anorexia Nervosa

d)

Orthorexia

31.

What specific process within the body directly involves insulin and glucagon, hormones critical for regulating blood sugar levels by either promoting glucose uptake by cells or releasing stored glucose?

a)

Ketosis

b)

Gluconeogenesis

c)

Glucose Homeostasis

d)

Lipolysis

32.

Aside from increasing the absorption of non-heme iron, what other water-soluble vitamin is crucial for collagen synthesis, wound healing, and maintaining capillary wall integrity?

a)

Vitamin B6

b)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

c)

Folic Acid

d)

Biotin

33.

In the context of public health nutrition, what national strategy involves adding essential micronutrients like iron, iodine, or Vitamin A to commonly consumed food products (e.g., salt, flour, cooking oil) to address widespread deficiencies in a population?

a)

Dietary Diversification

b)

Supplementation

c)

Food Fortification

d)

Bio-engineering

34.

A severe and chronic deficiency of both protein and energy in early childhood leads to a distinct form of severe acute malnutrition characterized by extreme muscle wasting, severe weight loss, and a "skin and bones" appearance without significant edema. What is this condition called?

a)

Kwashiorkor

b)

Cachexia

c)

Marasmus

d)

Scurvy

35.

What is the comprehensive term that refers to the condition where all people, always, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life?

a)

Food Sovereignty

b)

Food Security

c)

Nutritional Adequacy

d)

Sustainable Agriculture