Healthy Eating Quiz

Why is it better to eat a treat like chocolate cake after a meal rather than on its own?

• It reduces calorie intake.

• It enhances the taste of the meal.

• It prevents a rapid glucose spike.

• It helps in better digestion.

What is one way to control glucose spikes after eating?

• Eating dessert first.

• Drinking water before meals.

• Exercising after eating.

• Eating more sugar.

How does eating protein or vegetables before carbs affect glucose levels?

• It flattens the glucose curve.

• It causes a rapid glucose drop.

• It increases glucose spikes.

• It has no effect on glucose levels.

What is the thermic effect of food?

• The energy required to digest food.

• The heat produced by spicy foods.

• The temperature change in food storage.

• The cooling effect of cold foods.

Why can nuts be considered a healthy option despite being high in calories?

• They are easy to digest.

• They are low in fat.

• They require more energy to digest.

• They contain no carbohydrates.

What is the gut microbiome?

• A type of probiotic supplement.

• A new cooking technique.

• A type of diet plan.

• A collection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and cells in the digestive tract.

Which of the following is particularly gut-friendly?

• Fried snacks

• Fermented foods like kefir

• Sugary drinks

• Processed cheese

What percentage of calories in the UK diet comes from ultra-processed foods?

• 57%

• 70%

• 85%

• 30%

How can you identify ultra-processed foods?

• By their low sugar content.

• By their high protein content.

• By the presence of unfamiliar ingredients.

• By their natural ingredients.

What is the goal of personalized nutrition?

• To eliminate all processed foods.

• To increase calorie intake.

• To tailor food choices to individual needs.

• To create a universal diet plan.