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WorksheetsNutrition Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
According to the "Go, Grow, Glow" food guide, which food group primarily provides the body with energy for daily activities?
Grow Foods (Protein)
Glow Foods (Vitamins and Minerals)
Go Foods (Carbohydrates)
Water
What essential nutrient is found abundantly in milk, vital for strong bones and teeth?
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Fiber
Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our skin can produce it when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables daily falls under which food group that helps protect our body from diseases?
Go Foods
Grow Foods
Glow Foods
Grain Foods
Is it true or false that drinking 8 glasses of water a day is recommended for proper body functions?
True
False
What is the most important meal of the day that helps kickstart your metabolism?
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Snack
Which nutrient category, found in meat, fish, and eggs, is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Sugars
What is the common term for consuming too much unhealthy food, leading to health problems like obesity?
Undernutrition
Dieting
Overnutrition
Fasting
Which citrus fruit is a good source of Vitamin C, known for boosting the immune system?
Apple
Banana
Orange
Mango
What is the state of a person's body that results from eating a well-balanced diet and having sufficient physical activity?
Malnutrition
Good health
Sedentarism
Sickness
What is the primary carbohydrate found in milk that some individuals have difficulty digesting?
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Sucrose
A deficiency in what specific vitamin can lead to night blindness and is commonly found in carrots and leafy green vegetables?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
What is the government agency in the Philippines responsible for leading the annual Nutrition Month celebration and promoting healthy eating?
Department of Health (DOH)
Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)
National Nutrition Council (NNC)
Department of Education (DepEd)
Aside from providing energy, what is the crucial role of fiber in our diet related to digestive health?
Building muscle mass
Aiding in digestion and preventing constipation
Improving vision
Strengthening the immune system
What common health condition is characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin?
Hypertension
Anemia
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
The "Pinggang Pinoy" is a visual food guide developed by the FNRI to illustrate what?
The specific calorie count of Filipino foods
A weekly menu plan for athletes
The ideal plate proportion of different food groups for a healthy meal
The history of Filipino cuisine
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?
Goiter
Scurvy
Anemia
Beriberi
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?
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
Trans fats
Omega-3 fatty acids
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?
Circulation
Respiration
Digestion
Perspiration
What specific B vitamin is important for nerve function and preventing the disease Beriberi?
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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?
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Anemia
Pellagra
Which fat-soluble vitamin plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone metabolism?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body at the cellular level?
To serve as building blocks for enzymes
To store genetic information
To provide immediate energy through glucose/ATP
To insulate the body's organs
Beyond diet, what is another significant lifestyle factor that, when combined with poor nutrition, greatly increases the risk of non-communicable diseases?
Overhydration
Lack of physical activity
Excessive sun exposure
Getting too much sleep
What is the term for beneficial microorganisms, often found in fermented foods like yogurt, that contribute to gut health?
Pathogens
Probiotics
Antigens
Free radicals
What is the metabolic process where the body converts food into energy, often measured in calories?
Anabolism
Homeostasis
Catabolism
Metabolism
What specific type of unsaturated fat is known to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels and is found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts?
Saturated Fatty Acids
Trans Fatty Acids
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs)
Hydrogenated Fats
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?
Food Desert
Famine
Food Insecurity
Malnutrition
A prolonged deficiency of what mineral can lead to Goiter, a swelling of the thyroid gland?
Iron
Calcium
Iodine
Zinc
What eating disorder is characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat, often leading to extreme thinness?
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia
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?
Ketosis
Gluconeogenesis
Glucose Homeostasis
Lipolysis
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?
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Folic Acid
Biotin
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?
Dietary Diversification
Supplementation
Food Fortification
Bio-engineering
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?
Kwashiorkor
Cachexia
Marasmus
Scurvy
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?
Food Sovereignty
Food Security
Nutritional Adequacy
Sustainable Agriculture
