Food and Health Vocabulary Quiz

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

Atkins diet
Mediterranean diet
Ketogenic diet
Paleo diet

2. What does the term "Vegan" refer to?

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.

3. Which term describes the condition of being excessively overweight?

Overweight
Metabolism
Obesity
Sedentary

4. What is a "Calorie"?

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

5. Which food component is created through hydrogenation and is commonly found in processed and fried foods?

Sodium
Added sugars
Trans fat
High-fructose corn syrup

6. What does the idiom "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" imply?

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

7. What does "Counting calories" mean?

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

8. Which term refers to a lifestyle characterized by minimal physical activity or exercise?

Binge eating
Sedentary
Metabolism
Portion control

9. What does the phrase "Going vegetarian/vegan" mean?

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

10. Which idiom means being in excellent health and optimal physical condition?

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