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Obesity & Nutrition

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of obesity?

a)

Having too much body fat, which can affect health.

b)

Having too little body fat.

c)

Being underweight.

d)

Having a healthy weight.

2.

What does BMI stand for?

a)

Body Mass Index

b)

Body Muscle Indicator

c)

Basic Mass Index

d)

Body Measurement Indicator

3.

BMI compares your ______ to your height.

a)

weight

b)

age

c)

blood type

d)

shoe size

4.

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) compare?

a)

A person's weight to their height

b)

A person's age to their weight

c)

A person's height to their age

d)

A person's weight to their diet

5.

BMI is the best metric to use for everyone.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

According to the BMI Ranges (Adults), what BMI value range is considered 'Obese'?

a)

A) 18.5 – 24.9

b)

B) 25 – 29.9

c)

C) 30 – 39.9

d)

D) 40+

7.

According to the BMI Ranges (Adults), what category does a BMI of 27 fall into?

a)

Healthy weight

b)

Overweight

c)

Obese

d)

Severely obese

8.

The rise in obesity rates among teens is primarily driven by which factor?

a)

Increased consumption of unhealthy foods and sedentary lifestyles

b)

Improved access to healthy foods

c)

Higher levels of physical activity

d)

Decreased screen time

9.

Obesity rates are rising due to factors such as unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. What can be done to lower these obesity rates?

a)

Encourage healthy eating and regular exercise

b)

Increase fast food consumption

c)

Reduce access to fresh fruits and vegetables

d)

Promote sedentary lifestyles

10.

If you consume high amounts of energy, particularly fat and sugars, but don't burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, what happens to the surplus energy?

a)

It is stored by the body as fat

b)

It is lost as heat

c)

It is converted to muscle

d)

It is sweat out of the body

11.

Nutrition and Obesity: Which of the following is an example of a processed food that can be a healthy option?

a)

Canned beans

b)

Potato chips

c)

Sugary breakfast cereal

d)

Soda

12.

Nutrition and Obesity: Select the example of an ultra-processed food that we have unintentionally overeaten.

a)

Sugary breakfast cereals

b)

Fresh apples

c)

Grilled chicken breast

d)

Steamed broccoli

13.

Which of the following is an example of a minimally processed food?

a)

Corn chip

b)

Carrot

c)

Cookies

d)

Ice cream

14.

Which category does 'apple sauce' belong to?

a)

Minimally processed

b)

Processed

c)

Ultra processed

15.

What is the energy value of food measured in?

a)

Calories

b)

Liters

c)

Meters

d)

Volts

16.

According to the passage, how many calories does the average physically active man need per day to maintain a healthy weight?

a)

1,500

b)

2,000

c)

2,500

d)

3,000

17.

According to the passage, how many calories does the average physically active woman need per day to maintain a healthy weight?

a)

1,500

b)

2,000

c)

2,500

d)

3,000

18.

Obesity doesn't happen overnight. It develops gradually over time, as a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices, such as: Eating large amounts of ________ or fast food is high in fat and sugar.

a)

processed

b)

organic

c)

raw

d)

boiled

19.

Obesity doesn't happen overnight. It develops gradually over time, as a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices, such as: Drinking too much alcohol contains a lot of ________, and people who drink heavily are often overweight (empty calories).

a)

calories

b)

vitamins

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

20.

Obesity doesn't happen overnight. It develops gradually over time, as a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices, such as: Eating out a lot may tempt you to also have a starter or dessert in a restaurant, and the food can be higher in ________ and sugar.

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

fiber

d)

vitamins

21.

Comfort eating may occur if you have low self-esteem or feel ________, and you may eat to make yourself feel better.

a)

depressed

b)

energetic

c)

excited

d)

motivated

22.

Match the following

a)

Grains

1.

Pasta, Rice

b)

Proteins

2.

Chicken, Fish

c)

Vegetables

3.

Green Beans, Asparagus

d)

Fruits

4.

Apples, Oranges

e)

Dairy

5.

Cheese, Yogurt

23.

What is the first thing you should look at when checking out a food label?

a)

Total Calories

b)

Serving Size

c)

Macronutrients

d)

Servings per container

24.

Main Role: Body’s primary energy source (especially for the brain & muscles).

a)

Fats

b)

Carbs

c)

Protein

d)

Water

25.

Main Role: Builds and repairs muscles, skin, blood, and organs.

a)

Fats

b)

Carbs

c)

Protein

d)

Water

26.

Main Role: Long-term energy storage, insulation, and helps absorb vitamins.

a)

Carbs

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Water

27.

Protein contains __ calories per gram

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

28.

This macro is found in: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, dairy.

a)

Fats

b)

Carbs

c)

Protein

d)

Water

29.

This macro is found in: whole grains, fruits, veggies

a)

Protein

b)

Carbs

c)

Fats

d)

Water

30.

This macro is found in: nuts, olive oil, avocado

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Carbs

d)

Fats

31.

Fats contain ___ calories per gram

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

32.

Carbs contain __ calories per gram

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

33.

Both water & alcohol are free of calories.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Macronutrients are your fuel & micros are your bodies maintenance

a)

True

b)

False

35.

This vitamin leads to having strong teeth & bones

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Vitamin D

36.

This vitamin helps with maintaining and developing your vision & skin

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

37.

This vitamin helps with your immune system & healing wounds

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

38.

Calcium helps with...

a)

Muscle Contractions

b)

Carrying oxygenated blood

c)

Energy Production

d)

Bones & Teeth

39.

If you are prone to leg cramps, it is important to consume more

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc