Macronutrients & Micronutrients
These are the three main types of nutrients your body needs in large amounts for energy and function.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
True or False: Eating fat directly causes you to gain body fat.
what is False. (Excess calories, not dietary fat alone, cause weight gain.)
This is the minimum amount of moderate-intensity exercise adults should get each week, according to health guidelines.
what is 150 minutes (or 2 hours & 30 minutes)
This low-carb, high-fat diet has gained popularity for promoting quick weight loss through ketosis.
What is the ketogenic diet?
Approximately this percentage of your body is made up of water.
What is 60%
This macronutrient serves as the body’s primary fuel source, especially during high-intensity activity.
what are Carbohydrates
True or False: Microwaving your food destroys its nutrients more than other cooking methods such as boiling.
What is false
This form of exercise helps build bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
what are weight lifting exercises
the Mediterranean diet emphasizes this heart-healthy type of fat found in olive oil and nuts.
What are unsaturated fats?
These are some of the first noticeable symptoms your body gives you when you're dehydrated.
What are thirst, headache, or fatigue?
This essential vitamin supports bone health and can be produced by your skin with sun exposure.
what is Vitamin D
Between an orange and a bell pepper, this vegetable surprisingly contains more vitamin C.
What is a bell pepper?
Regular physical activity can significantly reduce your risk of this leading cause of death.
what is heart disease
Vegans are at risk for these two common nutrient deficiencies due to the absence of animal products in their diet.
What are vitamin B12 and iron?
Dehydration most heavily affects this organ, potentially leading to problems with memory, focus, and mood.
What is the brain?
This is the primary role of protein in the human body, particularly in muscles and tissue repair.
What is building and repairing tissues
Many believe this common nighttime habit leads to weight gain—but it’s more about total calories than timing.
(hint: eating after what time)
What is eating after 8 PM?
This type of movement-based exercise is most commonly recommended for improving flexibility.
What is stretching (or yoga)
This ancestral-style diet cuts out processed foods and grains in favor of meat, vegetables, and nuts.
What is the Paleo diet
True or False: Drinks with caffeine don’t count toward your daily hydration.
What is false?
This mineral plays a key role in oxygen transport through red blood cells and helps prevent anemia.
what is Iron
True or False: Fresh produce always contains more nutrients than frozen alternatives.
what is False (Frozen produce can retain nutrients better than fresh.)
True or False: Strength training helps your body burn more calories at rest than cardio.
what is True (It increases resting metabolism)
This gut-friendly diet emphasizes plant-based, high-fiber foods to support digestion and overall health.
What is a high-fiber or whole-foods plant-based diet?
These are the recommended daily water intakes for adult men and women, including fluids from food.
(rounding to the nearest whole number is acceptable)
What are 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women?
(or 4L for men and 3L for women)