Body Composition and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Quiz

Test your knowledge on body composition, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices with these 17 questions. Learn about BMI, macronutrients, metabolism, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary component of body composition?

Muscle mass

Hair color

Shoe size

Favorite food

What is the recommended frequency of aerobic exercise for adults?

Once a week

Three times a week

Every day

Twice a month

Which of the following nutrients is considered a macronutrient?

Vitamin C

Iron

Protein

Calcium

What is the recommended daily water intake for adults?

1 liter

3 liters

8 cups

Varies depending on factors such as age and activity level

What is the term for the minimum amount of energy required to sustain basic physiological functions?

Basal metabolic rate

Resting energy expenditure

Thermic effect of food

Total daily energy expenditure

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?

Peanuts

Quinoa

Lentils

Salmon

What does BMI stand for?

Body Mass Indicator

Body Management Index

Body Mass Index

Body Measurement Index

Which of the following is NOT a method to measure body composition?

Bioelectrical impedance

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Blood pressure monitoring

Skinfold calipers

Which of the following statements about body fat distribution is true?

Visceral fat is stored primarily beneath the skin

Gynoid fat distribution is more common in men

Android fat distribution is associated with increased health risks

Subcutaneous fat has no impact on overall health

#10

What is the main component of muscle tissue?

Collagen

Keratin

Elastin

Protein

#11

What is the term for the process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body?

Assimilation

Digestion

Absorption

Metabolism

#12

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating hunger and satiety?

Insulin

Ghrelin

Leptin

Cortisol

#13

What is the primary factor influencing basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Age

Height

Weight

Body composition

#14

Which of the following factors can affect metabolism?

Genetics

Sleep patterns

Hormonal levels

All of the above

#15

What is the term for the excess post-exercise oxygen consumption phenomenon?

Aerobic capacity

Anaerobic threshold

EPOC

VO2 max

#16

What is the term for the process by which the body converts food into energy?

Digestion

Metabolism

Assimilation

Catabolism

#17

Which of the following factors contributes to an increase in resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Aging

Decreased muscle mass

Stress

Regular physical activity