QUIZ BEE
EASY
1. Food passes through the stomach directly by _________.
A: the large intestine B: the small intestine C: the heart D: the pancreas Ans: B
2. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
A. vitamins B. minerals C. fiber D. fats Ans: C
3. It is a water-soluble vitamin found in fruits and leafy vegetables and is also called as ascorbic acid.
A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D Ans: C
4. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is
called a _______________. A: Nutrient B: Carbohydrate C: Calorie D: Fatty Acid Ans: A
5. This vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin
a. Vitamin C b. Vitamin A c. Vitamin K d. Vitamin D Ans: D
MEDIUM
1. Calcium is needed to keep bones strong. Which vegetable contains a significant amount of calcium?
A. squash B. sweet potato C. broccoli D. green onion Ans: C
2. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an
important source of ________? A. iron B. fiber C. beta carotene D. calcium Ans: A
3. Which food contains the most calcium, a mineral which is needed for strong bones and teeth?
A. broccoli B. milk C. tortilla D. chicken Ans: B
4. This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:
A. Vitamin K B. Iron C. Calcium D. Vitamin A Ans: D
5. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?
A. kidney failure B. bulimia C. anorexia D. cardiovascular disease Ans: D
6. Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________. *
A. fatty acids B. polypeptides C. amino acids D. simple sugars Ans: D
DIFFICULT
1. It is a degenerative brain disorder that causes a gradual and irreversible decline in memory and eventually, the
ability to care for oneself? Answer: Alzheimer’s disease
2. What is the natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and chocolate? Answer: Caffeine
3. It is a type of cancer of the blood characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called
“blasts“. Answer: Leukemia or Leukaemia
4. It is the breaking down of foodstuffs in the body into a form that can be absorbed and used or excreted.
Answer: Digestion
5. _______ is the science that deals with foods and their effects on health. Answer: Nutrition
6. Cardiopathy is known to be as what sort of disease? Answer: Heart Disease
7. A person who stores too much sugar in the body may suffer from ___________. Answer: Diabetes
8. It is a statement or information on food labels indicating the nutrient(s) and the quantity of said nutrient found
or added in the processed foods or food products. Answer: Nutrition Facts
9. It is the process of introducing vaccine into the body to stimulate the formation of antibodies which fight
germs that cause diseases. Answer: Immunization
10. ____________ is a condition in which a person can no longer control his or her need or desire for a drug.
Answer: Drug Addiction