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WorksheetsUnit 2 Health Test – Multiple Choice
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 31mins
Nutrition is best defined as:
Choosing healthy foods each day
Following a specific eating plan
The process of obtaining and using food for health
Limiting calories to maintain weight
According to the nutrition slides, which list correctly identifies all six types of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water
Carbohydrates, fiber, protein, fat, sugar, water
Vitamins, minerals, protein, calories, water, fiber
Protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, water, sugar
Which group of nutrients provides the body with energy?
Vitamins, minerals, and water
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Fiber and water
Vitamins and minerals
Which group of nutrients helps regulate body processes and maintain balance?
Carbohydrates, fats, and water
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
Vitamins, fats, and carbohydrates
Vitamins, minerals, and water
When carbohydrates are digested, they are broken down into:
Amino acids
Fatty acids
Glucose
Fiber
Fiber is classified as a complex carbohydrate because it:
Breaks down quickly into sugar
Provides the most calories per gram
Cannot be digested but supports digestion
Is stored in the body as fat
Which sugar occurs naturally in fruits?
Lactose
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Which substance is a building block of protein?
Glucose
Fatty acids
Amino acids
Minerals
Protein is especially important for the body when:
Vitamins are low
Building or repairing tissues
Regulating blood sugar
Providing hydration
How many total amino acids exist?
9
11
20
22
How many amino acids are considered essential?
7
9
11
20
Animal-based proteins are considered complete because they:
Contain more calories
Digest faster
Contain all essential amino acids
Contain less fat
The primary role of fat in nutrition is to:
Build muscle
Provide energy and help absorb vitamins
Increase metabolism
Strengthen bones
Saturated fats are most commonly found in:
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Animal-based foods
Legumes
How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
1
4
7
9
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
1
4
7
9
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
1
4
7
9
Scenario: Jordan eats a meal high in fiber and feels full longer afterward. Which benefit of fiber best explains this?
Fiber provides extra calories
Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion
Fiber increases blood sugar
Fiber breaks down into fat
Which information must appear on a Nutrition Facts label?
Exercise recommendations
Cooking instructions
Serving size, calories, and percent Daily Value
Medical warnings
Foodborne illness most often occurs when:
Food lacks nutrients
Food is improperly handled or cooked
People eat too much food
Allergens are present
Body composition refers to:
Height and weight only
The proportions of fat, muscle, bone, and water
Daily calorie intake
Overall fitness level
BMI stands for:
Body Muscle Index
Body Mass Index
Balanced Mass Indicator
Basal Metabolic Intake
BMI is commonly used to:
Measure athletic ability
Diagnose eating disorders
Estimate weight status
Measure metabolism
Scenario: Two students weigh the same, but one has more muscle mass. Which concept explains the difference?
Calorie balance
Body image
Body composition
Portion size
Which factor plays a role in determining a healthy body weight?
Appearance
Mood
Height, age, sex, and body composition
Clothing size
Portion size refers to:
Calories burned during activity
The amount of food eaten
The amount of food served to one person
The nutrient density of food
Scenario: A student eats mostly high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and lacks vitamins. This student is experiencing:
Overnutrition
Malnutrition
Healthy balance
Food allergy
A condition commonly linked to being overweight is:
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Heart disease
Dehydration
Body image is best defined as:
Physical fitness level
Thoughts and feelings about one’s body
How others judge appearance
Body weight
Body image is most closely associated with which domain of health?
Physical
Mental/Emotional
Social
Intellectual
Scenario: Edited celebrity images may negatively affect teens by:
Encouraging healthy exercise
Promoting unrealistic body standards
Teaching nutrition skills
Improving confidence
Athletes may experience body image pressure due to:
Media only
Coaches, parents, or sport expectations
Nutrition labels
Genetics
Eating disorders are classified as:
Digestive illnesses
Mental health disorders
Genetic conditions
Temporary habits
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by:
Overeating without control
Fear of weight gain and severe food restriction
Purging only
Bulimia nervosa involves:
Avoiding food
Binge eating followed by purging
Constant dieting
Excessive exercise only
Binge-eating disorder involves:
Restricting food
Purging behaviors
Eating large amounts of food with distress
Fear of weight gain only
A possible physical complication of anorexia is:
Strong bones
Heart damage
Increased energy
Improved digestion
Scenario: Extreme dieting to achieve “perfection” reflects a connection between:
Physical and social health
Emotional health and body image
Nutrition and exercise
Genetics and metabolism
Eating disorders often require professional treatment because:
They improve over time
They are mental health conditions
Diet changes are enough
Exercise resolves them
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps individuals by:
Teaching exercise routines
Developing healthier eating patterns and thoughts
Increasing calorie intake only
Treating physical illness
Health literacy means:
Memorizing health terms
Accessing, understanding, and using health information
Visiting the doctor regularly
Knowing disease names
How many domains of health are commonly taught in this course?
2
3
4
6
The four domains of health include physical, mental/emotional, social, and:
Environmental
Cultural
Intellectual
Financial
Mortality refers to:
Life expectancy
Disease rate
Death rate
Quality of life
Life span refers to:
Expected years of life
Actual number of years lived
Quality of life
Disease prevalence
Well-being is best described as:
Physical fitness only
A state of health and wellness
Emotional happiness only
Life expectancy
Scenario: Journaling and managing stress effectively demonstrates:
Physical health
Emotional health
Social pressure
Nutrient balance
Which behavior best supports physical health?
Skipping sleep
Practicing personal hygiene
Avoiding exercise
Ignoring nutrition
In SMART goals, the letter “R” stands for:
Respectful
Realistic
Responsible
Repeatable
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
Simple, Measurable, Active, Realistic, Timed
Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic, Time-bound
Strategic, Motivated, Accurate, Responsible, Timed
Structured, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Tracked
Define Bulima Nervosa
Define Anorexia Nervosa
