Nutrition & Health
Instructions: How well do you know nutrition and health facts?
- 1.
Which vitamin is primarily obtained from exposure to sunlight?
AVitamin DBVitamin CCVitamin ADVitamin B12 - 2.
Which nutrient is the body's primary source of quick energy?
AProteinBCarbohydratesCVitaminsDFat - 3.
What mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
APotassiumBZincCCalciumDIron - 4.
Which fruit is known for being very high in potassium?
AOrangeBGrapeCAppleDBanana - 5.
Approximately how much of the human body is made up of water?
AAbout 30%BAbout 80%CAbout 45%DAbout 60% - 6.
Which vitamin is commonly associated with preventing scurvy?
AVitamin ABVitamin KCVitamin B6DVitamin C - 7.
Which type of fat is generally considered the healthiest for the heart?
AHydrogenated fatBMonounsaturated fatCTrans fatDSaturated fat - 8.
What does 'BMI' stand for in health measurements?
ABody Mass IndexBBody Mineral IntakeCBiological Metabolism IndicatorDBasic Muscle Integrity - 9.
Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?
AWhole wheat breadBChicken breastCWhite riceDSalmon - 10.
Fiber in the diet primarily helps with which bodily function?
AVisionBBlood clottingCDigestionDHearing - 11.
Which B vitamin is especially important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?
AB12 (Cobalamin)BB6 (Pyridoxine)CB1 (Thiamine)DB9 (Folate) - 12.
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for most adults, according to the American Heart Association?
ANo more than 3,500 mgBNo more than 1,500 mgCNo more than 2,300 mgDNo more than 5,000 mg - 13.
Which antioxidant gives tomatoes their red color and has been linked to reduced cancer risk?
AAnthocyaninBBeta-caroteneCLuteinDLycopene - 14.
Which essential amino acid is often cited as the 'limiting amino acid' in most plant-based proteins?
AMethionineBLysineCLeucineDTryptophan - 15.
What is the primary role of iron in the human body?
ABuilding strong bonesBProducing digestive enzymesCTransporting oxygen in the bloodDRegulating body temperature