LifeTime Wellness

Question 1

What is nutrition

Answer 1

The prcess by which your body takes in and uses food

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient
Fiber
Protein
Water
Vitamins

Answer 2

Fiber

Question 3

What is the term for the psychological DESIRE for food

Answer 3

Appetite

Question 4

What % of daily calories should come from carbs according to nutrition experts

Answer 4

45-65%

Question 5

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate
Whole Grains
Fructose
Fiber
Starch

Answer 5

Fructose

Question 6

What is glycogen

Answer 6

A stored form of glucose in muscles and liver

Question 7

What is the main source of energy for our bodies

Answer 7

Glucose

Question 8

Which type of diabetes involves the immune system destroying pancreatic cells?

Answer 8

Type 1

Question 9

What is the primary function of fiber in the body

Answer 9

move waste through the digestiv system

Question 10

Which of the following is an artificial sweetner?
Fructose
Sucrose
Aspartame
Lactose

Answer 10

Aspartame

Question 11

What happens to the excess carbs in the body

Answer 11

They are converted to body fat

Question 12

What is insulin’s primary function

Answer 12

Help glucose enter the body cells

Question 13

Which environmental factor influences food choices

Answer 13

Advertising

Question 14

What is considered “Mindless eating”

Answer 14

Snacking while doing an activity

Question 15

What are the two types of vitamins

Answer 15

water soluble and fat soluble

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fat solubnle vitamin
A
D
C
K

Answer 16

Vitamin C

Question 17

What is the primary function of minerals in the body

Answer 17

to build and maintain body tissues

Question 18

How many cups of water should boys consume daily according to the info provided

Answer 18

13 cups

Question 19

What is Ostereoporosis

Answer 19

a condition where bones become fragile and break easily

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body
Moving food
Producing vitamins
cooling the body
lubricating the joints

Answer 20

Producing vitamins

Question 21

What are food additives

Answer 21

Substances added to food to produce a desired effect

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a food additive
Vitamin C
Calcium
High fructose Corn Syrup
Protein

Answer 22

High fructose Corn Syrup

Question 23

What does USDA stand for in the context of organic foods

Answer 23

Unite States Department of Agriculture

Question 24

What is a Pathogen

Answer 24

A microorganism that causes disease

Question 25

Which of the following is a symptom of foodborne illness Increased Appetite Improved Digestion Blood in the stool Enhanced immune function

Answer 25

Blood in the stool

Question 26

What is pasteurization?

Answer 26

Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of bacteria

Question 27

How many grams of sugar are in a 32 oz large coke according to the info

Answer 27

86 Grams

Question 28

Which of the following is not normally found on a food lable? Serving Size Sugar Amount Total fat content Cooking instructions

Answer 28

Cooking instructions

Question 29

What vitamin helps in the absorbtion of calcium?

Answer 29

Vitamin D

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of refridgeration in food safety

Answer 30

To slow the growth of harmful bacteria

Question 31

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin B6 Vitamin A

Answer 31

B6

Question 32

What does GMO stand for in the context of food production

Answer 32

Genetically Modified Organism

Question 33

What is the recommended daily water intake for girls according to the info provided

Answer 33

9 Cups

Question 34

What % of daily caloric intake should come from fats?

Answer 34

25-35%

Question 35

Which type of fat is primarily found in animal based foods

Answer 35

Saturated Fats

Question 36

Which of the following oils is considered an unsaturated fat Palm Olive Coconut Animal Fat

Answer 36

Olive Oil

Question 37

What is the industrial process that creates trans fat

Answer 37

Hydrogenation

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common source of trans fat? Fresh Fruits Fried Food Pie Crust Margarine

Answer 38

Fresh Fruits

Question 39

What is the primary function of adipose tissue

Answer 39

Energy Storage

Question 40

Which vitamins require fat for proper absorption (there are 4)

Answer 40

Vitamins A, D, E and K

Question 41

What type of cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol

Answer 41

HDL

Question 42

Which food is typically highest in saturated fat

Answer 42

Beef

Question 43

What is cholesterol primarily needed for in the body?

Answer 43

Cell Wall creation

Question 44

Which statement about fats is TRUE? 1. All fats are unhealthy 2. fats help satisfy hunger longer than other nutrients 3. Fats should be completely eliminated from the diet 4. Fats only serve as energy storage

Answer 44

2. fats help satisfy hunger longer than other nutrients

Question 45

Trans fats are commonly found in Veggies Fish Doughnuts Raw Nuts

Answer 45

Doughnuts

Question 46

What happens when there is a high intake of saturated fats

Answer 46

Increases bad cholesterol

Question 47

Which oil is commonly used in healthy cooking?

Answer 47

Canola

Question 48

What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats? 1. Solid at room temp 2. Found in Plants 3. Increases heart disease risk 4. Only found in animal products

Answer 48

3. Increases heart disease risk

Question 49

What is the waxy substance that circulates in the blood?

Answer 49

Cholesterol

Question 50

Trans fats are considered harmful because they...

Answer 50

Decrease good cholesterol while increasing bad cholesteral

Question 51

Which food is highest in trans fat Cookies Avocados Fish Almonds

Answer 51

Cookies

Question 52

fats play an important role in...

Answer 52

Brain developement

Question 53

Most foods contain a mixture of

Answer 53

saturated in unsaturated fats

Question 54

Name a complex carb

Answer 54

Whole Grains

Question 55

What must happen to complex carbohydrates before the body can use them?

Answer 55

They must be broken down to simple carbs

Question 56

Which condition develops when the body loses ability to create enough insulin over time?

Answer 56

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 57

What is a calorie

Answer 57

A measure of weight

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a good source of fiber?

Answer 58

Refined Sugar

Question 59

What is the term for the natural physical drive to eat?

Answer 59

Hunger