Nutrition & Diet Quiz

Question 1

Which vitamin is primarily produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Question 2

Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fibre

Question 3

What is the recommended daily water intake for an average adult?

Accepted Answer

2–2.5 litres

Answer

1 litre

Answer

1.5–2 litres

Answer

4 litres

Question 4

Which mineral is most important for bone health?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Iron

Answer

Magnesium

Answer

Potassium

Question 5

What does 'BMI' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index

Answer

Basal Metabolic Intake

Answer

Body Mineral Intake

Answer

Biological Mass Indicator

Question 6

Which food group is the best source of dietary fibre?

Accepted Answer

Fruits, vegetables, and wholegrains

Answer

Meat and fish

Answer

Dairy products

Answer

Fats and oils

Question 7

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin E

Answer

Vitamin B6

Question 8

What is a 'calorie' in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A unit of energy provided by food

Answer

A unit of fat

Answer

A measure of protein quality

Answer

A measure of vitamin content

Question 9

Which type of fat is generally considered most harmful to heart health?

Accepted Answer

Trans fat

Answer

Unsaturated fat

Answer

Monounsaturated fat

Answer

Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 10

Which fruit is the richest natural source of Vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Guava

Answer

Orange

Answer

Lemon

Answer

Apple

Question 11

What is the primary function of protein in the diet?

Accepted Answer

Building and repairing tissues

Answer

Providing quick energy

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Storing vitamins

Answer

Regulating fluid balance only

Question 12

What does 'LDL' stand for in cholesterol testing?

Accepted Answer

Low Density Lipoprotein

Answer

Low Density Lipid

Answer

Lipid Density Level

Answer

Liver Delivered Lipid

Question 13

Which mineral is essential for the production of haemoglobin and preventing anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Selenium

Question 14

What is the Mediterranean diet primarily based on?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil, vegetables, fish, wholegrains, and legumes

Answer

High protein and low carb

Answer

Dairy, meat, and root vegetables

Answer

Raw foods and fruit juices

Question 15

How many portions of fruit and vegetables should adults aim to eat per day, according to NHS guidelines?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

10

Question 16

Which nutrient is most important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in the baby?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Iron

Answer

Calcium

Question 17

What is the glycaemic index (GI)?

Accepted Answer

A measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels

Answer

A measure of a food's fat content

Answer

A rating of a food's protein quality

Answer

A measure of fibre content

Question 18

Which vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products, making supplementation important for vegans?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 19

What are 'empty calories'?

Accepted Answer

Calories from foods with little or no nutritional value beyond energy

Answer

Calories from fat only

Answer

Negative calorie foods

Answer

Calories burned during exercise

Question 20

Which of these is a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Eggs

Answer

White rice

Answer

Almonds

Answer

Kidney beans