Food and Health Vocabulary Quiz

Which diet is inspired by the traditional eating habits of people in Mediterranean countries and emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil?Choose the correct answer:

Atkins diet
Mediterranean diet
Ketogenic diet
Paleo diet

What does the term "Vegan" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

A person who eats only meat.
A person who avoids all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs.
A person who eats only fish.
A person who consumes dairy but not meat.

Which term describes the condition of being excessively overweight?Choose the correct answer:

Overweight
Metabolism
Obesity
Sedentary

What is a "Calorie"?Choose the correct answer:

A type of food
A unit of energy derived from food and beverages
A type of exercise
A method of cooking

Which food component is created through hydrogenation and is commonly found in processed and fried foods?Choose the correct answer:

Sodium
Added sugars
Trans fat
High-fructose corn syrup

What does the idiom "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" imply?Choose the correct answer:

Apples are expensive.
Doctors dislike apples.
Regularly consuming healthy foods can help maintain good health.
Apples should be eaten daily.

What does "Counting calories" mean?Choose the correct answer:

Eating more food
Keeping track of the number of calories consumed
Avoiding all foods
Cooking food

Which term refers to a lifestyle characterized by minimal physical activity or exercise?Choose the correct answer:

Binge eating
Sedentary
Metabolism
Portion control

What does the phrase "Going vegetarian/vegan" mean?Choose the correct answer:

Eating more meat
Transitioning to a plant-based diet
Avoiding vegetables
Consuming more dairy products

Which idiom means being in excellent health and optimal physical condition?Choose the correct answer:

"In the pink of health"
"Health is wealth"
"Mind over matter"
"To be a couch potato"