The Ultimate Nutrition Quiz

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What disease can be caused by not having enough calcium?

Osteoporosis

What is the maximum number of carbohydrates you should eat per day?

150g

What does a lack of iron cause?

Anemia

Which of the following is true about dieting and eating healthy?

<p>Most diets have too few calories and your metabolism slows down</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you lose weight too fast?

<p>You will lose both lean tissue and fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the safest way to lose weight?

<p>Losing 1 pound per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum calorie intake for women?

<p>1200 calories/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients does your body need to function properly?

<p>Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to measure energy produced by the body?

<p>Calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors affect weight loss, weight gain, and weight maintenance?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient that your body needs to function properly?

<p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for energy produced by the body?

<p>Calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about BMI (Body Mass Index)?

<p>It can be affected by muscle mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can affect weight loss, weight gain, and weight maintenance?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to determine how much a teen should weigh?

<p>Consulting a doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to remember that not all calories are equal?

<p>Different foods have different calorie content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about fad diets?

<p>They can lead to a slowed metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum calorie intake for men?

<p>2800 calories/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the good fats that we need?

<p>Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of cholesterol you should eat per day?

<p>500 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disease can be caused by not having enough calcium?

<p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age does the body stop being able to deposit calcium?

<p>34</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is not enough calcium in the body?

<p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prevent the body from using calcium?

<p>phosphoric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the simple carbs that are bad for you?

<p>sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some foods high in sugar?

<p>soda, juice, sweet desserts, cookies, candy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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