Trivia Challenge
Q1: Which of these is added to the
food label because people sometimes
don’t eat ENOUGH of this?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Fat
Calcium
Sodium
Cholesterol
Answer:
(B)
Calcium
Q2: Why do experts recommend
losing no more than 1-2 lbs per
week?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
It isn't possible to lose more then 2 pounds in
one week
Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can
help you lose fat while preserving your lean
muscle tissue
Losing more than 2 pounds may strain your
kidneys and liver function
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Vitamin B12
Answer:
(A)
Fat
Q4: Why do experts recommend
eating breakfast each day to help
maintain weight loss?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
During sleep, your body expends calories to
repair physical damage to the body. These
calories need to be replaced each morning.
Skipping breakfast causes your heart to pump
less blood throughout the body, causing
fatigue, headaches and drowsiness
Studies show that breakfast-eaters burn more
calories during cardio exercise
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)
(B)
True
False
Answer:
(B)
False
Q6: Women should lift light weights
for more repetitions to avoid bulking
up
(A)
(B)
Myth
Truth
Answer:
(A)
Myth
Q7: Which nutrient is the BEST
energy source for your body?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
Answer:
(A)
Carbohydrates
Q8: Which of the following is an
appropriate warm up?
(A)
(B)
Stretching before exercise
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Fat
Energy
Protein
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3%
16%
30%
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Drink a glass of water
Take some deep breaths
Turn to others for support
Drink a hot coffee
Answer:
(D)
Drink a hot coffee
Q14: How many servings of fruit
and vegetables should you eat
each day?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15 – 20
6 – 10
1–2
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)
(B)
True
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Short-term, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
Time-based
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)
(B)
Myth
Truth
Answer:
(A)
Myth
Q20: Your body needs
carbohydrates to be able to burn
fat
(A)
(B)
Myth
Truth
Answer:
(B)
Truth
Tie-Breaker Questions
Q21: Which of the following is
true when comparing muscle to
fat?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Muscle is denser and takes up less space
than fat
A pound of muscle weighs more than a
pound of fat
A pound of fat weighs more than a
pound of muscle
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
BMI is calculated by multiplying weight (in
kilograms) by height (in meters) and dividing
by 220. It is used to assess ideal body weight
BMI is calculated by multiplying body fat
percentage by waist circumference. It is used
to assess overweight and obesity
BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in
kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is
used to assess overweight and obesity.
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
(activities you perform (other than
sleeping) on a daily basis)
Structured cardio workouts such as
walking or running
Regular strength training workouts
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10
12
15
17
Answer:
(C)
15
Final Tie-Breaker
Q25: What is “healthy” cholesterol
called?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Triglycerides
Lipids
Answer:
(B)
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
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