Nutrition & Diet Quiz

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

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B12
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin D

2. Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

1. Carbohydrates
2. Fat
3. Fibre
4. Protein

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

1. 1 litre
2. 1.5–2 litres
3. 2–2.5 litres
4. 4 litres

4. Which mineral is most important for bone health?

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Magnesium
4. Potassium

5. What does 'BMI' stand for?

1. Basal Metabolic Intake
2. Biological Mass Indicator
3. Body Mass Index
4. Body Mineral Intake

6. Which food group is the best source of dietary fibre?

1. Dairy products
2. Fats and oils
3. Fruits, vegetables, and wholegrains
4. Meat and fish

7. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

1. Vitamin B6
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin K

8. What is a 'calorie' in nutrition?

1. A measure of protein quality
2. A measure of vitamin content
3. A unit of energy provided by food
4. A unit of fat

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

1. Monounsaturated fat
2. Omega-3 fatty acids
3. Trans fat
4. Unsaturated fat

10. Which fruit is the richest natural source of Vitamin C?

1. Apple
2. Guava
3. Lemon
4. Orange

11. What is the primary function of protein in the diet?

1. Building and repairing tissues
2. Providing quick energy
3. Regulating fluid balance only
4. Storing vitamins

12. What does 'LDL' stand for in cholesterol testing?

1. Lipid Density Level
2. Liver Delivered Lipid
3. Low Density Lipid
4. Low Density Lipoprotein

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

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Selenium
4. Zinc

14. What is the Mediterranean diet primarily based on?

1. Dairy, meat, and root vegetables
2. High protein and low carb
3. Olive oil, vegetables, fish, wholegrains, and legumes
4. Raw foods and fruit juices

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

1. 10
2. 3
3. 5
4. 7

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

1. Calcium
2. Folic acid
3. Iron
4. Vitamin C

17. What is the glycaemic index (GI)?

1. A measure of a food's fat content
2. A measure of fibre content
3. A measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels
4. A rating of a food's protein quality

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

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B12
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin K

19. What are 'empty calories'?

1. Calories burned during exercise
2. Calories from fat only
3. Calories from foods with little or no nutritional value beyond energy
4. Negative calorie foods

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

1. Almonds
2. Eggs
3. Kidney beans
4. White rice