Eating Habits and Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge on eating habits and disorders with these questions covering nutrition, disorders, and more. How much do you know?

#1

Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?

Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin
#2

What is the term for a condition where an individual consumes an inadequate amount of calories to maintain basic bodily functions?

Malnutrition
Kwashiorkor
Undernutrition
Scurvy
#3

Which of the following is a psychological condition related to the fear of gaining weight, often leading to excessive exercise and restricted food intake?

Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia athletica
Orthorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
#4

Which of the following is a disorder characterized by the consumption of non-nutritive, non-food substances over a prolonged period?

Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Pica
#5

What is the term for the excessive intake of food in a short period, often accompanied by a lack of control overeating?

Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Orthorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
#6

What is the medical term for the fear of gaining weight and an obsessive desire to lose weight?

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
#7

Which eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating, often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame?

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Pica
#8

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#9

What is the condition characterized by the inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase?

Celiac disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lactose intolerance
Crohn's disease
#10

What is the term for the habit of eating in response to external cues, such as the time of day or the sight of food, rather than in response to hunger?

Mindful eating
Emotional eating
External eating
Intuitive eating
#11

Which eating disorder is characterized by a cycle of overeating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise?

Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Pica
#12

What is the term for the practice of eating for comfort, typically in response to stress or emotional situations?

Emotional eating
Mindful eating
Intuitive eating
Orthorexia nervosa
#13

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating hunger and satiety?

Insulin
Leptin
Ghrelin
Cortisol
#14

Which of the following is a micronutrient that plays a crucial role in blood clotting?

Iron
Calcium
Vitamin K
Zinc
#15

In nutrition, what is the term for a substance that the body needs in small amounts but cannot produce on its own?

Macronutrient
Essential nutrient
Micronutrient
Phytonutrient
#16

In nutrition, what is the term for a substance that helps to regulate and support the normal functioning of the body's organs and tissues?

Vitamin
Mineral
Antioxidant
Phytonutrient
#17

What is the term for a condition characterized by recurring episodes of eating abnormally large amounts of food while feeling a lack of control?

Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Pica

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