Nutrition Quiz

Eating what can help you maintain good health?

• Fuel for energy

• A balanced diet

• Only vitamins and minerals

• Only carbohydrates and fats

Besides a healthy diet, what else keeps us healthy and is important for our body's daily functions?

• Overconsumption of nutrients

• A diet that contains the right amounts of nutrients

• Regular intake of water

• A diet that does not contain the right amounts of proteins

What percentage of the body is made up of water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 65%

• 75%

What is the role of minerals in the body?

• They are only needed for hydration

• They help to build bones, hair, skin, and are vital for enzyme function

• They are not essential for the body

• They only provide energy

What can be a result of malnutrition?

• Improved physical fitness

• Specific illnesses related to a lack of or too much of certain nutrients

• No impact on health

• Enhanced nutrient absorption

What are proteins broken down into during digestion?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

What is the main role of fats in the body?

• To break down into amino acids

• To provide cell support

• To help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

• To maintain body temperature

Why are vitamins considered vital to the body?

• They provide energy for metabolism.

• They are the building blocks of cells.

• They are involved in metabolic processes, especially those related to tissue growth and maintenance.

• They help in the absorption of proteins.

What is the proportion of people worldwide that suffer from malnutrition?

• 1 in 2

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 4

• 1 in 5

According to our lessons this week, what makes a "healthy diet"?

• A diet that includes a large amount of proteins

• A diet that is low in carbohydrates and fats

• A diet that provides the body with the right amounts of all the essential nutrients from a variety of food sources

• A diet that focuses mainly on vitamin intake