Healthy Living Quiz

Boost your health knowledge with our Healthy Living Quiz! Cover nutrition, exercise, and more.

1. How are nutrients, such as glucose, released from foods so that they can be absorbed into the blood stream? through Photosynthesis through Digestion through Anaerobic Respiration through Ketosis 2. This process takes in lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates for energy production. Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Ketosis Exercise 3. What two molecules are delivered to cells through the blood stream so that they can make ATP for energy? oxygen and glucose carbon dioxide and sugar nitrogen and lipids water and carbon dioxide 4. Calories are a measurement of fat sugar energy delicious points 5. Carbohydrates are also known as proteins fats triglycerides sugars 6. Which of the following are a good source of Complex Carbohydrates? fruits, grains, vegetables chips, cookies, candy milk, yogurt, cheese steak, chicken, fish 7. Which of the following are a source of Simple Carbohydrates fruits, grains, vegetables cookies, candy, fruit juice milk, yogurt, cheese steak, chicken, fish 8. Why is fiber important for a healthy diet? It increases muscle mass It adds in tissue repair It increases cellular respiration It removes unwanted fats and toxins from the digestive track 9. Which of the following is a good source of fiber? vegetables cheese meats sugary snacks 10. Why are proteins important? They are used in photosynthesis They clean fats from the digestive track They lower your bad cholesterol They build muscle and aid in tissue repair 11. What is a good source of lean meat and protein? sausage chips grilled chicken white bread 12. What are lipids? fats proteins sugars starches 13. Which types of lipids should you limit? (you may choose more than one answer) unsaturated fats saturated fats trans fats 14. What happens if you exercise regularly? (check all that apply) strengthen your heart and lungs improve your mind and mood build up of lipids in your arteries (clogged arteries) burn excess calories mitochondria die you feel tired and have less energy your energy level increases 15. What happens if you do not exercise regularly? (check all that apply) strengthen your heart and lungs improve your mind and mood build up of lipids in your arteries (clogged arteries) burn excess calories mitochondria die you feel tired and have less energy your energy level increases 16. Which of the following make up a healthy diet? high in saturated fats such as meats, chips, fried foods high in fiber and complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats high in simple carbohydrates such as white breads, muffins and cookies, soda and fruit juice 17. 80% of your health comes from your diet, your nutrition and the food that you eat how much exercise you get what medications you take weight 18. Explain why using street drugs, prescription drugs, tobacco, and alcohol are bad for you - especially as a teenager. (Be specific!)