Healthy College Week Quiz
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- 1.
Which food group(s) should make up about a 3rd of your daily diet?
- A.
Pizza
- B.
Bread, rice, potatoes & pasta
- C.
Big Mac & fires
- D.
Fruit & vegetables
- E.
Meat, fish eggs & beans
- F.
Kebabs
Correct Answer(s)
B. Bread, rice, potatoes & pasta
D. Fruit & vegetablesExplanation
You should aim to eat at least 5 portions of fruit & veg every day. Try to eat as many different coloured types to maximise the benefits. Choose wholegrain foods where possible as these are rich in fibre & other nutrients. Research has shown that eating healthily can help to protect against cancer, obesity & heart disease.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Teenagers need to eat well to promote growth & well-being. Which elements are often lacking in their diet?
- A.
Spices
- B.
Sugar
- C.
Iron
- D.
Calcium
- E.
Saturated fats
Correct Answer(s)
C. Iron
D. CalciumExplanation
13% of teenage boys & 27% of teenage girls don't eat enough iron-rich foods. You don't have to eat red meat as long as you have fortified cereals, dried fruit, & leafy green vegetables.
Calcium is lacking in 25% of teens which may lead to poor bone health later in life. Teenagers should aim to eat 2-3 portions of dairy produce a day. Visit the Health Zone page on Moodle for more helpful nutrition information.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What are the health benefits of regular exercise?
- A.
Lowers your risk of developing heart disease
- B.
Strengthens bones & muscles
- C.
Boosts your mental well-being
- D.
Helps you maintain a healthy weight
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lowers your risk of developing heart disease
B. Strengthens bones & muscles
C. Boosts your mental well-being
D. Helps you maintain a healthy weightExplanation
Yes exercise does all these things- so don't be a couch potato!Rate this question:
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- 4.
10g of fat contains the same amount of energy (calories) as 10g of protein or 10g of carbohydrate - True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Fat typically produces more than double the calories of protein & carbohydrate weight for weight.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How can you tell if you are a healthy weight?
- A.
Analyse your body fat levels
- B.
Check your BMI
- C.
Keep an eye on your waist circumference
Correct Answer(s)
A. Analyse your body fat levels
B. Check your BMI
C. Keep an eye on your waist circumferenceExplanation
All of these give you a good indication of whether you are a healthy weight. Many body scales have the ability to analyse body fat. A simple waist measurement can indicate if you are at risk from fat stored around your middle- ideally you should have a measurement less than 40inches for men & 35inches for women. Visit the Health Zone page on Moodle to access a BMI calculator & see lots of health advice.Rate this question:
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- 6.
It's ok to drink heavily at the weekend if you don't drink for the rest of the week- True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Binge drinking (drinking more than twice the daily guidline) can be dangerous. The recommended daily intake is only 3-4 units for a man & 2-3 units for a woman & you can't "save up" your weekly units to drink at the weekend.Rate this question:
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- 7.
On it's own, or as a contributory factor, how many alcohol related deaths are there in the UK each year?
- A.
330
- B.
3300
- C.
33000
Correct Answer
C. 33000Explanation
Drinking alcohol increases your risk of liver & heart disease & can lead to risky behaviours. 17% of all road deaths involve someone who has been drinking over the legal limit.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What percentage of people will suffer from a mental health problem in their lifetime?
- A.
2%
- B.
5%
- C.
15%
- D.
25%
Correct Answer
D. 25%Explanation
Yes 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their life. Women are more prone to depression than men but men are more likely to commit suicide or turn to alcohol abuse. Upto 2% of people will have a severe mental health disorder such as bipolar disorder.
Visit the Health Zone page on Moodle for more Mental Health info.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which age group showed the greatest increase in hospital admissions for drug misuse between 2000 & 2012?
- A.
Under 11
- B.
11-15year olds
- C.
16-24 years
- D.
25+
Correct Answer
B. 11-15year oldsExplanation
The numbers of teenagers admitted to hospital due to drug & alcohol misuse has increased. There was a 33% increase in 11-15 year old admissions in this time period.Rate this question:
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