What vegetable is a good source of calcium: broccoli, lettuce, or tomatoes?
Broccoli
100
Which vitamin is good for your immune system?
Vitamin C. This vitamin can also help reduce cholesterol.
100
Which food takes more energy to eat than it actually contains?
Celery.
200
True or false: the 'talk test' is a good way to measure the intensity of your exercise.
True. Low intensity = able to sing. Moderate intensity = able to carry a conversation. High intensity = too out of breath to carry on conversation.
200
How long should I wait before eating a second helping? 1 hour, at least 10 minutes, or no wait
At least 10 minutes. This gives the brain time to process whether you are full or not.
200
Which vitamin is good for the breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs? Riboflavin, vitamin C, or vitamin D?
Riboflavin, also known as B12, is also aids in the growth of hair, skin, and nails.
200
Which contains the most calories? Alcohol, protein, fat, or carbs?
Fat contains 9 cal/gram, alcohol contains 7cal/gram, and carbs and protein contain 4cal/gram.
300
What is the range of a healthy resting pulse rate for an adult? 40-60, 60-100, or 100-140 beats per minute?
60-100 beats per minute
300
True or false: it's okay to skip breakfast.
False. The brain needs glucose to function; by not eating breakfast the body has to work harder to break down any stored carbohydrate or turn fat or protein into a usable form for the brain to function.
300
Fiber is: the outer portion of plants, the indigestible part of plants, or the plant seeds?
The indigestible part of plants. Insoluble fiber helps pass food through the digestive system, soluble fiber helps eliminate fat and cholesterol.
300
How many calories per day should you cut to lose one pound per week? 150, 500, or 700?
500 calories.
400
Any activity in which your body works against gravity to support weight is called?
A weight-bearing activity.
400
Which types of foods help lower bad cholesterol: red meats or green veggies?
Green vegetables help lower bad or LDL cholesterol.
400
Antioxidants help prevent what?
Cancer and other diseases.
400
Which 2 types of fats should you reduce in your diet? Monosaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, trans
Saturated and trans fats. These are found mainly in red meat and whole dairy products, as well as the vast majority of processed foods.
500
This type of activity speeds the heart rate and breathing to improve the fitness of your lungs and heart.
Aerobic activity
500
One 12oz soda has how many teaspoons of sugar in it?
10
500
Magnesium helps with muscle function or brain function?
Muscle function. Magnesium helps contract and relax muscles.