Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Questions With Solutions
In which food source(s) can you find large amounts of the vitamin that aids in wound healing and
iron absorption?
A. peanut butter, eggs, and pork
B. butter, olive oil, and seeds
C. citrus fruits, red and green veggies, broccoli, and peppers
D. yogurt, cheese, and milk
E. pasta, bread, and cereal C (Vitamin C)
You hear about new research on a diet and wonder whether the new information is valid. Which
of the following questions should you ask yourself in evaluating the research?
A. Has the writer's book sold many copies?
B. Did the writer of the report cite other reliable sources?
C. Does the writer use plenty of graphics to explain his or her findings?
, Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Questions With Solutions
D. Does the information match what I learned in school? B
Push-ups would be an example of which type of activity? muscle-strengthening
Which of the following foods is high in protein?
A. oatmeal
B. carrots
C. eggs
D. apples C
The loss of the mineral ________ is associated with purging (i.e., vomiting or using laxatives)
and may cause heart rhythm disturbances. potassium
Which of the following questions would be most useful to ask yourself when determining the
validity of a piece of health information found online?
Questions With Solutions
In which food source(s) can you find large amounts of the vitamin that aids in wound healing and
iron absorption?
A. peanut butter, eggs, and pork
B. butter, olive oil, and seeds
C. citrus fruits, red and green veggies, broccoli, and peppers
D. yogurt, cheese, and milk
E. pasta, bread, and cereal C (Vitamin C)
You hear about new research on a diet and wonder whether the new information is valid. Which
of the following questions should you ask yourself in evaluating the research?
A. Has the writer's book sold many copies?
B. Did the writer of the report cite other reliable sources?
C. Does the writer use plenty of graphics to explain his or her findings?
, Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Questions With Solutions
D. Does the information match what I learned in school? B
Push-ups would be an example of which type of activity? muscle-strengthening
Which of the following foods is high in protein?
A. oatmeal
B. carrots
C. eggs
D. apples C
The loss of the mineral ________ is associated with purging (i.e., vomiting or using laxatives)
and may cause heart rhythm disturbances. potassium
Which of the following questions would be most useful to ask yourself when determining the
validity of a piece of health information found online?
