Basic Nutrition Trivia Quiz

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Basic Nutrition

Answer 20 trivia questions on basic diet and nutrition.

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Which macronutrient requires the fewest amount of calories to digest?

2 / 20

How many food calories equal a pound of body fat?

3 / 20

True or False: If a food states that it is "93 percent lean," it means that 7 percent of the calories in the product come from fat.

4 / 20

Which of the following is NOT an artificial sweetener?

5 / 20

Which of the following food sources is NOT a complete protein, meaning it doesn’t provide all 9 essential amino acids the body needs?

6 / 20

What type of fat is the healthiest of the following?

7 / 20

Which of the following food label claims does not have a formal definition from the FDA?

8 / 20

Vitamin D is critical for absorbing calcium, supporting immune health, and helping to keep muscles and brain cells working. All of the following are good sources of it EXCEPT?

9 / 20

How many calories are in this Digiorno pizza?

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10 / 20

Glycemic index is a measure of what?

11 / 20

What nutrient is most depleted with frequent blood donations?

12 / 20

What does basal metabolic rate (BMR) represent?

13 / 20

What is the role of HDL (high-density lipoprotein)?

14 / 20

Which of the following are a good source of probiotics, important for gut health?

15 / 20

Which of the following foods are a signicant source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids?

16 / 20

What is the primary function of antioxidants?

17 / 20

Prior to 2005, what did the USDA Food Pyramid recommend Americans get 6-11 servings per day and be the largest component of the diet?

18 / 20

All of the following have been shown to control your appetite EXCEPT:

19 / 20

A metabolic state where your body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates is known as what?

20 / 20

Which of the following is a negative of GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic?

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