Food Availability & Selection - Physiological Factors

What is a hypothalamus?

• A gland that produces insulin.

• A part of the brain responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger.

• A muscle located in the heart.

• A type of neuron found in the spinal cord.

What can appetite be triggered by?

• Sight ONLY

• Sight, aroma ONLY

• Aroma ONLY

• Sight, aroma and the mention of food

What is satiety?

• A vitamin necessary for bone health.

• A hormone that regulates sleep.

• The feeling of fullness that comes with eating adequate amounts of food.

• The hormone that induces sleep.

What does metabolise mean?

• Process of changing food into energy.

• To absorb nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

• To store fat in the body.

• To break down muscle tissue.

What is an initiative that the Australian Government created to assist Australians in consuming more nutrient-rich foods?

• The Physical Activity Guidelines

• The National Immunisation Program

• The Healthy Eating Pyramid

• The Clean Air Plan

What is protein?

• A mineral that strengthens bones.

• A vitamin necessary for vision.

• A macronutrient that stores energy in the body.

• A macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues.

What are the main three body shapes?

• Slim, Oval Endomorph

• Ectomorph, Oval Endomorph

• Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph

• Slim, Mesomorph, Endomorph

What does a 'sedentary lifestyle' mean?

• A lifestyle with little to no physical activity.

• A lifestyle with occasional exercise.

• A lifestyle focused on outdoor activities.

• A lifestyle with regular intense workouts.

What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

• The number of calories burned during exercise.

• The rate at which you digest food.

• The speed at which your heart beats during sleep.

• The number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.

How much weight is expected for women to gain during pregnancy?

• 2 to 5 kilograms

• 12 to 14 kilograms

• 18 to 23 kilograms

• 7 to 10 kilograms