Twenty Questions Subject: Nutrition
Twenty Questions
1. What is the only nutrient we can sense a need for? Water
2. A unit that measures the amount of energy contained within the chemical bonds of different foods is a? Calorie
3. How many servings per day are recommended by the US department of Agriculture from the milk, yogurt and cheese group? 2-3 servings
4. Obesity is defined as weighing what percent more than optimum body weight for gender, height, and bone structure? 15%
5. When food labels list a percent of daily requirements for a nutrient, what calorie diet is the percent based on? 2000
6. What nutrients is the main source of energy for the body? Carbohydrates
7. What is the undigestible part of fruits and vegetables? Roughage
8. What fat is found in animal products like meat, cheese and eggs? Cholesterol
9. Amino acids combine to form? Proteins
10. What is a type of mineral that you can eat? Calcium
11. According to the food guide pyramid, we need the most servings from what group? Bread, cereal, rice and pasta
12. Proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids are called? Complete Proteins
13. Which of the following diseases is more common in significantly overweight people? Heart Disease
14. Which athletes are most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? Female Gymnasts
15. What is the primary cause of obesity? Excessive intake of calories in proportion to expenditure
16. What disorder is characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging behavior? Bulimia
17. What do the initials RDA stand for? Recommended dietary allowances
18. What group is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? Young Adult Females
19. In addition to severe weight loss, a person with anorexia nervosa also have? Amenorrhea
20. Sometimes people with eating disorders following their food consumption with purging. What is purging? Self- induced vomiting and laxative abuse.