Nutrition & Health
1 / 15Which nutrient is the body's primary source of quick energy?
About Nutrition & Health
How well do you know nutrition and health facts? This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Nutrition & Health
Nutrition & Health is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. How well do you know nutrition and health facts? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which vitamin is primarily obtained from exposure to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight. It is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
2. Which nutrient is the body's primary source of quick energy?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and quickest source of energy. They are broken down into glucose, which fuels cells, tissues, and organs.
3. What mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
Answer: Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is critical for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. About 99% of the body's calcium is stored in bones.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Nutrition & Health?
Nutrition & Health has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Nutrition & Health free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Nutrition & Health — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Nutrition & Health take?
Most players finish Nutrition & Health in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Nutrition & Health?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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