Nutrition & Health

About Nutrition & Health

Give your memory a workout with Nutrition & Health: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. How well do you know nutrition and health facts? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

1. 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. 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. 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.

4. 4. Which fruit is known for being very high in potassium?

   Answer: Banana

   Bananas are well known for their high potassium content. A medium banana contains about 422 mg of potassium, which helps regulate heart rhythm and muscle function.

5. 5. Approximately how much of the human body is made up of water?

   Answer: About 60%

   The human body is approximately 60% water. Water is essential for nearly every bodily function, including temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and waste removal.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) prevents scurvy, a disease once common among sailors. Citrus fruits, which are rich in vitamin C, were famously used by the British Navy to prevent it.
• ✓Monounsaturated fats, found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts, are considered heart-healthy. They can help reduce bad cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
• ✓BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a measurement that uses height and weight to estimate body fat. It is widely used as a screening tool for weight categories.