Question 1 (1.25 points)

What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Question 1 options:

Weight (in kilograms) * Height (in inches)

Weight (in pounds) * Height (in inches)

Weight (in kilograms) / Height (in meters)

Weight (in pounds) / Height (in meters)

Question 2 (1.25 points)
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What is a calorie?

Question 2 options:

the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1 degree Celsius

A type of protein found in meat

A mineral found in fruits and vegetables

A vitamin that helps with immune function

Question 3 (1.25 points)
Which of the following factors influence energy balance?

Question 3 options:

Genetics and metabolism

Food preferences and availability

Physical activity levels

All of the above

Question 4 (1.25 points)
Nutrients that your body requires a large amount of to grow and build tissues are called macronutrients.

Question 4 options:
True
False
Question 5 (1.25 points)
Micronutrients are required by the body in large amounts.

Question 5 options:
True
False
Question 6 (1.25 points)
Which of the following best describes the chemical compounds in foods that are used by the body to function and maintain health?

Question 6 options:

Toxins

Preservatives

Additives

Nutrients

Question 7 (1.25 points)
Which of the following is not necessary for overall wellness?

Question 7 options:

Having good emotional well-being

Engaging in intellectual activities

Being physically healthy

Having a big family

Question 8 (1.25 points)
Ingesting food to help maintain, grow, and repair the body is called...

Question 8 options:

exercise

wellness

protein

nutrition

3 answers

nutrition

Question 1 (1.25 points)
What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Question 1 options:

Weight (in kilograms) * Height (in inches)

Weight (in pounds) * Height (in inches)

Weight (in kilograms) / Height (in meters)

Weight (in pounds) / Height (in meters)

Question 2 (1.25 points)
Saved
What is a calorie?

Question 2 options:

the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1 degree Celsius

A type of protein found in meat

A mineral found in fruits and vegetables

A vitamin that helps with immune function

Question 3 (1.25 points)
Which of the following factors influence energy balance?

Question 3 options:

Genetics and metabolism

Food preferences and availability

Physical activity levels

All of the above

Question 4 (1.25 points)
Nutrients that your body requires a large amount of to grow and build tissues are called macronutrients.

Question 4 options:

True

False

Question 5 (1.25 points)
Micronutrients are required by the body in large amounts.

Question 5 options:
True

False

Question 6 (1.25 points)
Which of the following best describes the chemical compounds in foods that are used by the body to function and maintain health?

Question 6 options:

Toxins

Preservatives

Additives

Nutrients

Question 7 (1.25 points)
Which of the following is not necessary for overall wellness?

Question 7 options:

Having good emotional well-being

Engaging in intellectual activities

Being physically healthy

Having a big family

Question 8 (1.25 points)
Ingesting food to help maintain, grow, and repair the body is called...

Question 8 options:

exercise

wellness

protein

nutrition

nutrition