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Trivia Challenge

Q1: Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes

don’t eat ENOUGH of this?

(A) Fat

(B) Calcium

(C) Sodium

(D) Cholesterol

Answer:

(B) Calcium

Q2: Why do experts recommend losing no more than 1-2 lbs per

week?

(A) It isn't possible to lose more then 2 pounds in one week (B) Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can help you lose fat while preserving your lean muscle tissue (C) Losing more than 2 pounds may strain your kidneys and liver function (D) It's too boring to lose more than 2 pounds a week

Answer:

(B) Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can help you lose fat while preserving your lean muscle tissue

Q3: This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin,

and to make cell membranes

(A) Fat

(B) Carbohydrate

(C) Fiber

(D) Vitamin B12

Answer:

(A) Fat

Q4: Why do experts recommend eating breakfast each day to help

maintain weight loss? (A) During sleep, your body expends calories to repair physical damage to the body. These calories need to be replaced each morning. (B) Skipping breakfast causes your heart to pump less blood throughout the body, causing fatigue, headaches and drowsiness (C) Studies show that breakfast-eaters burn more calories during cardio exercise (D) When you skip breakfast, your metabolism, blood sugar and energy levels drop. This often leads to overeating later in the day

Answer:

(D) When you skip breakfast, your metabolism, blood sugar and energy levels drop. This often leads to overeating later in the day

Q5: Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables contain fewer nutrients

than fresh fruits and vegetables

(A) True

(B) False

Answer:

(B) False

Q6: Women should lift light weights for more repetitions to avoid bulking

up

(A) Myth

(B) Truth

Answer:

(A) Myth

Q7: Which nutrient is the BEST energy source for your body?

(A) Carbohydrates

(B) Proteins

(C) Minerals

(D) Fats

Answer:

(A) Carbohydrates

Q8: Which of the following is an appropriate warm up?

(A) Stretching before exercise

(B) Walking at a moderate pace for 5 minutes

(C) Doing several lightweight repetitions of a strength training exercise

(D) B and C only

Answer:

(D) B and C only

Q9: The word CALORIE is BEST related to which word?

(A) Fat

(B) Energy

(C) Protein

(D) Serving

Answer:

(B) Energy

Q10: Which of the following will NOT help type 2 diabetics control

their blood sugar?

(A) Losing excess weight

(B) Exercising regularly

(C) Following a diabetic meal plan

(D) Eating less saturated fat

Answer:

(D) Eating less saturated fat

Q11: What percentage of women experience chest pain during a heart

attack?

(A) 3%

(B) 16%

(C) 30%

(D) 60%

Answer:

(C) 30%

Q12: Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?

(A) Corn oil

(B) Wheat products

(C) Pork

(D) Sardines

Answer:

(D) Sardines

Q13: Which of the following is NOT a good way of managing

stress?

(A) Drink a glass of water

(B) Take some deep breaths

(C) Turn to others for support

(D) Drink a hot coffee

Answer:

(D) Drink a hot coffee

Q14: How many servings of fruit and vegetables should you eat

each day?

(A) 15 – 20

(B) 6 – 10

(C) 1 – 2

(D) 3 – 4

Answer:

(B) 6 – 10

Q15: Your workouts don’t have to be continuous. You can break them up

throughout the day into smaller segments (at least 10 mins each) and achieve the same benefits

(A) True

(B) False

Answer:

(A) True

Q16: When is the best time to stretch?

(A) Before you workout

(B) After you workout

(C) Any time of the day

(D) Before you go to sleep

Answer:

(B) After you workout

Q17: What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for when goal setting?

(A) Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (B) Short-term, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (C) Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based (D) Senseless, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based

Answer:

(A) Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based

Q18: You should exercise in the ‘fat burning zone’ (low intensity, long duration) to lose the most weight.

(A) Myth

(B) Truth

Answer:

(A) Myth

Q19: The best way to get rid of belly fat is by doing more abdominal

exercises like crunches

(A) Myth

(B) Truth

Answer:

(A) Myth

Q20: Your body needs carbohydrates to be able to burn

fat

(A) Myth

(B) Truth

Answer:

(B) Truth

Tie-Breaker Questions

Q21: Which of the following is true when comparing muscle to

fat?

(A) Muscle is denser and takes up less space than fat (B) A pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat (C) A pound of fat weighs more than a pound of muscle (D) Fat will become muscle once you begin a comprehensive strength training program

Answer:

(A) Muscle is denser and takes up less space than fat

Q22: How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated and what is it

used for? (A) BMI is calculated by multiplying weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) and dividing by 220. It is used to assess ideal body weight (B) BMI is calculated by multiplying body fat percentage by waist circumference. It is used to assess overweight and obesity (C) BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is used to assess overweight and obesity. (D) BMI is calculated by dividing height by weight and multiplying by 100. It is used to diagnose obesity.

Answer:

(C) BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is used to assess overweight and obesity.

Q23: According to Dr. James Levine, a leading obesity researcher at the Mayo

Clinic, which method of expending calories is best for health and weight

loss? (A) Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (activities you perform (other than sleeping) on a daily basis) (B) Structured cardio workouts such as walking or running (C) Regular strength training workouts (D) A combination of cardio and strength training

Answer:

(A) Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (activities you perform (other than sleeping) on a daily basis)

Q24: What % Daily Value of saturated and trans fat on a

Nutrition Facts Label is considered high?

(A) 10

(B) 12

(C) 15

(D) 17

Answer:

(C) 15

Final Tie-Breaker

Q25: What is “healthy” cholesterol called?

(A) Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

(B) High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

(C) Triglycerides

(D) Lipids

Answer:

(B) High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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