Nutrition Quiz 2

Nutrition Quiz 2

When you think of all the quiz shows that have been on television, almost since the beginning, it appears that we enjoy testing our knowledge—especially if there’s a prize involved! 

There are even so-called home versions of these popular shows, so that fans can recreate the quiz show environment with family and friends. 

Even if you aren’t a fan of television quiz shows, you may have fun testing your knowledge.  It's a great way to learn and will help you remember the concepts that are new to you.

What's more, you could even say that there is a prize involved! The more you educate yourself about healthy eating, the better you will feel, and nothing beats the prize of your good health!

Nutrition Quiz 2

Grab a piece of paper and jot the answers to the quiz questions below and then scroll down to compare your answers and see how you did.

Question #1 - What are the six basic nutrients?

a. Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Fiber, Water

b. Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Protein, Water, Vitamins

c. Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

d. Chips, Coke, Cake, Cookies, Candy, Coffee

e. All of the above.

Question #2 - Which nutrients provide energy?

a. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates

b. Vitamins, Minerals, Water

c. Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals

d. Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins

e. All of the above

Question #3 - How can you tell if you are eating healthy?

a. You eat a variety of foods

b. You eat all foods in moderate amounts

c. You limit or avoid foods that have little or no nutritional value

d. You include foods that taste good and are satisfying

e. All of the above

Question #4 - What should you do if you see an article about food and nutrition in the news?

a. Glance at the headline; that’s all the information you need

b. Read the article and take whatever it says to heart

c. Read the article carefully, look at the sources, check out the studies cited

d. Run screaming from the room

e. All of the above

Question #5 - What does the 30-30-40 rule refer to in nutrition?

a. The proportion of Protein, Fats and Carbs in a healthy diet, according to some healthy eating experts

b. The proportion of calories for breakfast, lunch and dinner

c. The proportion of Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc in a healthy diet

d. The measurements of a pear-shaped woman

e. All of the above.

Bonus Question: What substance, although not traditionally included in the list of basic nutrients, is now often considered a nutrient in its own right?

a. Salt

b. Fiber

c. Sugar

d. Guacamole

e. All of the above

Answers to Nutrition Quiz 2

Question #1 - What are the six basic nutrients?

a. Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Fiber, Water

The six nutrition categories that you need to consider when look at a healthy lifestyle are Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Water. Each of these categories has a unique and important role to play in your total health.

Question #2 - Which nutrients provide energy?

d. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates

Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats provide energy to your body. Another way of saying this is that they have calories! In fact, Protein and Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, while Fats provide 9 calories per gram.

Question #3 - How can you tell if you are eating healthy?

e. All of the above

To be healthy your diet should consist of a variety of foods you like to eat that are good for you, eaten in moderate amounts.

Question #4 - What should you do if you see an article about food and nutrition in the news?

c. Read the article, carefully, look at the sources, check-out the studies cited

Be careful of sensational headlines about food and nutrition. Look at the sources and studies. See who funded the study and if the journalist presented the findings accurately before you take the information seriously.

Question #5 - What does the 30-30-40 rule refer to in nutrition?

a. The proportion of Protein, Fats and Carbs in a healthy diet, according to some healthy eating experts

The 30-30-40 rule (30% Protein, 30% Fat, 40% Carbs) assumes you are eating healthy carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It is a way to get a balance of the three energy nutrients that are each important in their own way as part of a healthy diet.

Bonus Question: What substance, although not traditionally included in the list of basic nutrients, is now often considered a nutrient in its own right?

b. Fiber

With the change in the food supply to more processed food, the need for sufficient amount of fiber in the diet has become a critical issue.  A lack of fiber in the diet has been associated with a rise in colon cancer and other digestive disorders.

Here are some other  quizzes that you can try. Click on the link and have fun testing your knowledge.

Basic Nutrition Quiz

Protein Quiz

Carbohydrates Quiz

Fats Quiz

Vitamin Quiz

Minerals Quiz

Water Quiz

Fiber Quiz

Vitamin A Quiz

Thiamin Quiz

Weight Loss Quiz

Know the Healthy Eating Basics

As I talk to people, I realize that there is a great deal of confusion about basic healthy eating concepts. In addition, there is lots of good information about healthy eating that is simply not known by the average person.

Take the time to educate yourself about eating healthy. Click on the topics at the top of this page to learn about healthy eating. The more you know, the easier it will be to achieve your healthy lifestyle goals.

Get to know the basics of healthy eating, so that you can make better food choices for better healthy. If you put in a little time now, it will soon become second nature to know about the types and combinations of foods that will help you feel well and live longer.

Wellness

I am convinced that what we eat and how we eat plays a major role in how we feel and particularly, how well we are. For this reason, I would like as many people as possible to become more aware of what healthy eating involves, and of the extreme benefits that can be found in being conscious of what and how we eat. I know that wellness is about more than what we eat, but healthy eating will be my focus on this site, although we will occasionally allude to related aspects of wellness.

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