Trivia Challenge
Q1: Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes
don’t eat ENOUGH of this?
(A) Fat
(B) Calcium
(C) Sodium
(D) Cholesterol
Answer:
(B) Calcium
Q2: Why do experts recommend losing no more than 1-2 lbs per
week?
(A) It isn't possible to lose more then 2 pounds in one week (B) Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can help you lose fat while preserving your lean muscle tissue (C) Losing more than 2 pounds may strain your kidneys and liver function (D) It's too boring to lose more than 2 pounds a week
Answer:
(B) Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can help you lose fat while preserving your lean muscle tissue
Q3: This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin,
and to make cell membranes
(A) Fat
(B) Carbohydrate
(C) Fiber
(D) Vitamin B12
Answer:
(A) Fat
Q4: Why do experts recommend eating breakfast each day to help
maintain weight loss? (A) During sleep, your body expends calories to repair physical damage to the body. These calories need to be replaced each morning. (B) Skipping breakfast causes your heart to pump less blood throughout the body, causing fatigue, headaches and drowsiness (C) Studies show that breakfast-eaters burn more calories during cardio exercise (D) When you skip breakfast, your metabolism, blood sugar and energy levels drop. This often leads to overeating later in the day
Answer:
(D) When you skip breakfast, your metabolism, blood sugar and energy levels drop. This often leads to overeating later in the day
Q5: Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables contain fewer nutrients
than fresh fruits and vegetables
(A) True
(B) False
Answer:
(B) False
Q6: Women should lift light weights for more repetitions to avoid bulking
up
(A) Myth
(B) Truth
Answer:
(A) Myth
Q7: Which nutrient is the BEST energy source for your body?
(A) Carbohydrates
(B) Proteins
(C) Minerals
(D) Fats
Answer:
(A) Carbohydrates
Q8: Which of the following is an appropriate warm up?
(A) Stretching before exercise
(B) Walking at a moderate pace for 5 minutes
(C) Doing several lightweight repetitions of a strength training exercise
(D) B and C only
Answer:
(D) B and C only
Q9: The word CALORIE is BEST related to which word?
(A) Fat
(B) Energy
(C) Protein
(D) Serving
Answer:
(B) Energy
Q10: Which of the following will NOT help type 2 diabetics control
their blood sugar?
(A) Losing excess weight
(B) Exercising regularly
(C) Following a diabetic meal plan
(D) Eating less saturated fat
Answer:
(D) Eating less saturated fat
Q11: What percentage of women experience chest pain during a heart
attack?
(A) 3%
(B) 16%
(C) 30%
(D) 60%
Answer:
(C) 30%
Q12: Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?
(A) Corn oil
(B) Wheat products
(C) Pork
(D) Sardines
Answer:
(D) Sardines
Q13: Which of the following is NOT a good way of managing
stress?
(A) Drink a glass of water
(B) Take some deep breaths
(C) Turn to others for support
(D) Drink a hot coffee
Answer:
(D) Drink a hot coffee
Q14: How many servings of fruit and vegetables should you eat
each day?
(A) 15 – 20
(B) 6 – 10
(C) 1 – 2
(D) 3 – 4
Answer:
(B) 6 – 10
Q15: Your workouts don’t have to be continuous. You can break them up
throughout the day into smaller segments (at least 10 mins each) and achieve the same benefits
(A) True
(B) False
Answer:
(A) True
Q16: When is the best time to stretch?
(A) Before you workout
(B) After you workout
(C) Any time of the day
(D) Before you go to sleep
Answer:
(B) After you workout
Q17: What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for when goal setting?
(A) Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (B) Short-term, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (C) Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (D) Senseless, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based
Answer:
(A) Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based
Q18: You should exercise in the ‘fat burning zone’ (low intensity, long duration) to lose the most weight.
(A) Myth
(B) Truth
Answer:
(A) Myth
Q19: The best way to get rid of belly fat is by doing more abdominal
exercises like crunches
(A) Myth
(B) Truth
Answer:
(A) Myth
Q20: Your body needs carbohydrates to be able to burn
fat
(A) Myth
(B) Truth
Answer:
(B) Truth
Tie-Breaker Questions
Q21: Which of the following is true when comparing muscle to
fat?
(A) Muscle is denser and takes up less space than fat (B) A pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat (C) A pound of fat weighs more than a pound of muscle (D) Fat will become muscle once you begin a comprehensive strength training program
Answer:
(A) Muscle is denser and takes up less space than fat
Q22: How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated and what is it
used for? (A) BMI is calculated by multiplying weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) and dividing by 220. It is used to assess ideal body weight (B) BMI is calculated by multiplying body fat percentage by waist circumference. It is used to assess overweight and obesity (C) BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is used to assess overweight and obesity. (D) BMI is calculated by dividing height by weight and multiplying by 100. It is used to diagnose obesity.
Answer:
(C) BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is used to assess overweight and obesity.
Q23: According to Dr. James Levine, a leading obesity researcher at the Mayo
Clinic, which method of expending calories is best for health and weight
loss? (A) Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (activities you perform (other than sleeping) on a daily basis) (B) Structured cardio workouts such as walking or running (C) Regular strength training workouts (D) A combination of cardio and strength training
Answer:
(A) Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (activities you perform (other than sleeping) on a daily basis)
Q24: What % Daily Value of saturated and trans fat on a
Nutrition Facts Label is considered high?
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 15
(D) 17
Answer:
(C) 15
Final Tie-Breaker
Q25: What is “healthy” cholesterol called?
(A) Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
(B) High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
(C) Triglycerides
(D) Lipids
Answer:
(B) High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
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Trivia Challenge!