Trivia Challenge
Q1: Why do experts recommend
losing no more than 1-2 lbs per
week?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
It isn't possible to lose more then 2 pounds in
one week
Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can
help you lose fat while preserving your lean
muscle tissue
Losing more than 2 pounds may strain your
kidneys and liver function
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
Q2: During strength training, you
might have heard that it's a bad idea
to hold your breath. Why?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Holding your breath during exertion can
cause a rapid increase in blood pressure
Your muscle cells become damaged
when they don't receive oxygen during
strength training
It reduces the amount of weight you can
lift
It causes a drop in blood sugar
Answer:
(A)
Holding your breath during exertion
can cause a rapid increase in blood
pressure
Q3: Why do experts recommend
eating breakfast each day to help
maintain weight loss?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
During sleep, your body expends calories to
repair physical damage to the body. These
calories need to be replaced each morning.
Skipping breakfast causes your heart to pump
less blood throughout the body, causing
fatigue, headaches and drowsiness
Studies show that breakfast-eaters burn more
calories during cardio exercise
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
Q4: Experts recommend you
perform 'moderate-intensity'
activity. The best example of that is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Washing dishes by hand
Watering plants
Running at 6.5 mph
Brisk walking, cutting the grass (with a
push-mower), swimming, cycling on
flat terrain
Answer:
(D)
Brisk walking, cutting the grass
(with a push-mower), swimming,
cycling on flat terrain
Q5: Shorter, more intense workouts
(e.g., 20-30 minutes of highintensity physical activity):
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Won't burn as many calories as
moderate-intensity workouts
Offer the same benefits as longer,
more moderately intense workouts
Aren't allowed, according to the
exercise guidelines
Are a waste of time
Answer:
(B)
Offer the same benefits as longer,
more moderately intense workouts
Q6: The best way to meet the
exercise guidelines is to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Schedule several 10-15 workouts (such
as brisk walking and/or strength training)
throughout the day
Start with smaller exercise goals and
work your way up to longer or more
intense workouts
Do a variety of activities (including cardio
and strength training) and vary the
intensity, frequency and time each week
Any or all of the above
Answer:
(D)
Any or all of the above
Q7: Which nutrient is the BEST
energy source for your body?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
Answer:
(A)
Carbohydrates
Q8: What are the exercise
recommendations for weight loss
set out by the government?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
60-90 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise daily
30 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise most days of the week
30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise 3-5 days a week
20 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise at least 3 days a week
Answer:
(A)
60-90 minutes of moderateintensity exercise daily
Q9: The word CALORIE is BEST
related to which word?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Fat
Energy
Protein
Serving
Answer:
(B)
Energy
Q10: When does your body NOT
need calories?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
When you’re sleeping
When you’re sitting
When you’re dead
All of the above
Answer:
(C)
When you’re dead
Q11: Which of the following is NOT a
good way of managing stress?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Drink a glass of water
Take some deep breaths
Turn to others for support
Drink a hot coffee
Answer:
(D)
Drink a hot coffee
Q12: Foods from the meat, poultry,
fish, eggs and nuts group are an
important source of ________?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Carbohydrates
Water
Protein
Calcium
Answer:
(C)
Protein
Q13: Protein is found in many of
your favorite foods, including pizza,
chicken, and hamburgers. What is
the biggest reason your body needs
protein?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
To increase blood flow to the heart
To clear out wax from the inner ear
To strengthen bones
To build and maintain body tissue
Answer:
(D)
To build and maintain body tissue
Q14: How many servings of fruit
and vegetables should you eat
each day?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15 – 20
6 – 10
1–2
3–4
Answer:
(B)
6 – 10
Q15: Vitamin A is found in
carrots, broccoli and many other
vegetables. What is vitamin A
most useful for?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Strengthen the immune system
Strengthen eyesight
Building stronger bones
Building protein
Answer:
(B)
Strengthen eyesight
Q16: What does S.M.A.R.T. stand
for when goal setting?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Short-term, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
Time-based
Senseless, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Answer:
(A)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Time-based
Q17: What is “healthy”
cholesterol called?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Triglycerides
Lipids
Answer:
(B)
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Q18: If you consume 1500 calories a
day, you should eat no more than
_______ grams of saturated fat:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8
10
12
13
Answer:
(B)
10
Q19: What is the highest amount
of sodium (salt) considered
acceptable?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
1,500mg
2,000mg
2,500mg
3,000mg
Answer:
(C)
2,500mg
Q20: Why is TOO MUCH Sodium
NOT healthy for your body?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Too much sodium is bad for your bones
Too much sodium can lead to high blood
pressure
Too much sodium can be hard on your
kidneys
All of the above
Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Tie-Breaker Questions
Q21: Which of the following is
true when comparing muscle to
fat?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Muscle is denser and takes up less space
than fat
A pound of muscle weighs more than a
pound of fat
A pound of fat weighs more than a
pound of muscle
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
BMI is calculated by multiplying weight (in
kilograms) by height (in meters) and dividing
by 220. It is used to assess ideal body weight
BMI is calculated by multiplying body fat
percentage by waist circumference. It is used
to assess overweight and obesity
BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in
kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is
used to assess overweight and obesity.
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
(activities you perform (other than
sleeping) on a daily basis)
Structured cardio workouts such as
walking or running
Regular strength training workouts
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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10
12
15
17
Answer:
(C)
15
Final Tie-Breaker
Q25: Unscramble the words
Clue: all are diet-related
1. Cingoar
2. Cwa-llo
3. Tungle
4. Tripoen
5. Ageetvrain
6. Milmings
Answer:
1. Organic
2. Low-cal
3. Gluten
4. Protein
5. Vegetarian
6. Slimming
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