Nutrients & Habits
Which nutrient serves as the body’s main energy source?
A) Protein B) Fat C) Carbohydrates D) Minerals
Which nutrient serves as the body’s main energy source?
Answer: C) Carbohydrates
True or False: Weight loss occurs when calories in are less than calories out.
True or False: Weight loss occurs when calories in are less than calories out.
Answer: True
True or False: Eating disorders can only be diagnosed in females.
True or False: Eating disorders can only be diagnosed in females.
Answer: False
Which chronic disease involves the body not using insulin properly?
A) Heart disease B) Type 2 Diabetes C) Cancer D) Anorexia
Which chronic disease involves the body not using insulin properly?
Answer: B) Type 2 Diabetes
Which nutrient supports children’s bone development?
A) Vitamin D B) Calcium C) Iron D) Potassium
Which nutrient supports children’s bone development?
Answer: B) Calcium
True or False: Water helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients.
True or False: Water helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients.
Answer: True
Weight management is based on balancing:
A) Calories in and calories out B) Vitamins and minerals C) Sugar and fat D) Exercise and sleep
Weight management is based on balancing:
Answer: A) Calories in and calories out
Which is NOT an eating disorder?
A) Bulimia Nervosa B) Diabetes C) Binge Eating Disorder D) Anorexia Nervosa
Which is NOT an eating disorder?
Answer: B) Diabetes
True or False: Type 1 Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.
True or False: Type 1 Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.
Answer: False
True or False: Older adults usually need fewer calories but more protein.
True or False: Older adults usually need fewer calories but more protein.
Answer: True
True or False: One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories.
True or False: One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories.
Answer: True
o gain weight the healthy way, one should:
A) Eat junk food B) Increase calories gradually C) Avoid exercise D) Drink sugary drinks
To gain weight the healthy way, one should:
Answer: B) Increase calories gradually
Which eating disorder is most common in the U.S.?
A) Anorexia Nervosa B) Bulimia Nervosa C) Binge Eating Disorder D) OSFED
Which eating disorder is most common in the U.S.?
Answer: C) Binge Eating Disorder
What type of fat can clog arteries?
A) Saturated fat B) Unsaturated fat C) Omega-3 D) None
What type of fat can clog arteries?
Answer: A) Saturated fat
A heart-healthy diet limits:
A) Saturated fats and sodium B) Fiber C) Omega-3s D) Lean proteins
A heart-healthy diet limits:
Answer: A) Saturated fats and sodium
True or False: Nutrition only affects physical health, not mental health.
True or False: Nutrition only affects physical health, not mental health.
Answer: False
True or False: Adults eat about 300 more calories daily now than in 1985.
True or False: Adults eat about 300 more calories daily now than in 1985.
Answer: True
How can you support someone with an eating disorder?
A) Criticize their weight B) Avoid them C) Listen without judgment D) Force them to eat
How can you support someone with an eating disorder?
Answer: C) Listen without judgment
ALL sugars end in what 3 letters?
-OSE
Personalized nutrition depends on:
A) Genetics B) Lifestyle C) Health conditions D) All of the above
Personalized nutrition depends on:
Answer: D) All of the above (Genetics, Lifestyle, Health conditions)
Reliable nutrition information often comes from:
A) Social media influencers B) Government health agencies C) Advertisements
Reliable nutrition information often comes from:
Answer: B) Government health agencies
To increase metabolism, you should:
A) Skip meals B) Stay hydrated C) Sleep less D) Eat one large meal a day
To increase metabolism, you should:
Answer: B) Stay hydrated
True or False: Purging methods can include vomiting or excessive exercise.
True or False: Purging methods can include vomiting or excessive exercise.
Answer: True
Which nutrient helps digestion and keeps you full?
A) Protein B) Fiber C) Iron D) Calcium
Which nutrient helps digestion and keeps you full?
Answer: B) Fiber
True or False: Older adults usually need fewer calories but more protein.
True or False: Older adults usually need fewer calories but more protein.
Answer: True