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NutriQuiz Bee 2014

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10Category 1

Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?

• Carbohydrates• Protein• Fat• Fiber

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10Category 1

Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?

• Carbohydrates• Protein• Fat• Fiber

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20Category 1

All of the following are needed for strong bones except:

• Thiamin• Calcium• Magnesium• Vitamin D

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All of the following are needed for strong bones except:

• Thiamin• Calcium• Magnesium• Vitamin D

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30Category 1

This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue: • Fiber• Vitamin K• Vitamin C• Fluoride

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This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue: • Fiber• Vitamin K• Vitamin C• Fluoride

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40Category 1

This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida. • Vitamin D• Vitamin A• Folate• Vitamin E

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40Category 1

This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida. • Vitamin D• Vitamin A• Folate• Vitamin E

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50Category 1

This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:

• Fat• Carbohydrate• Fiber• Vitamin B12

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This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:

• Fat• Carbohydrate• Fiber• Vitamin B12


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10Category 2

This nutrient is most important for healthy vision: • Vitamin K• Iron• Calcium• Vitamin A

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10Category 2

This nutrient is most important for healthy vision: • Vitamin K• Iron• Calcium• Vitamin A

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Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?

• B Complex Vitamins• Carbohydrates• Fats• Fiber

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Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?

• B Complex Vitamins• Carbohydrates• Fats• Fiber

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30Category 2

Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids? • Corn oil• Wheat products• Pork• Sardines

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Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids? • Corn oil• Wheat products• Pork• Sardines

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40Category 2

This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia. • Iron• Magnesium• Iodine• Chromium

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This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia. • Iron• Magnesium• Iodine• Chromium

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50Category 2

What types of fats are unhealthy?

• Polyunsaturated• Polysaccharide• Both saturated and trans fats• Monounsaturated

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What types of fats are unhealthy?

• Polyunsaturated• Polysaccharide• Both saturated and trans fats• Monounsaturated


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10Category 3

Which of the following is not a natural disaster/calamity?

• Typhoon• Avalanche• Tsunami• Blackout

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10Category 3

Which of the following is not a natural disaster/calamity?

• Typhoon• Avalanche• Tsunami• Blackout

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20Category 3

This is a condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.

• Iron Deficiency• Health• Malnutrition• Diet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient

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This is a condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.

• Iron Deficiency• Health• Malnutrition• Diet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient

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30Category 3

In an emergency procedure CPR is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. CPR stands for:

• Cardiopranic Restoration• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation• Cardiac Pain Risk• Casualty-Patient Rescue

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_procedure

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiac_arrest

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In an emergency procedure CPR is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. CPR stands for:

• Cardiopranic Restoration• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation• Cardiac Pain Risk• Casualty-Patient Rescue

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_procedure

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiac_arrest

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40Category 3

Scurvy is a disease caused by a diet that lacks __________.

• Vitamin A• Vitamin B• Vitamin C• Vitamin D

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Scurvy is a disease caused by a diet that lacks __________.

• Vitamin A• Vitamin B• Vitamin C• Vitamin D

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50Category 3

Sulforaphane is a compound thought to protect against cancer. Where can it be found?

• Broccoli• Cabbage• Tea• Eggs

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Sulforaphane is a compound thought to protect against cancer. Where can it be found?

• Broccoli• Cabbage• Tea• Eggs


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10Category 4

This is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-experts (or sometimes by an expert in case of an emergency), but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed.

• First Aid• Diet• Emergency• Hospitalization

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This is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-experts (or sometimes by an expert in case of an emergency), but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed.

• First Aid• Diet• Emergency• Hospitalization

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20Category 4

This vitamin is also known as Riboflavin.

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B12

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This vitamin is also known as Riboflavin.

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B12

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30Category 4

Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.

• Goods• Food• Diet• Fitness

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30Category 4

Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.

• Goods• Food• Diet• Fitness

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40Category 4

The “miracle vegetable” malunggay, is one of the world's most useful plants. It is used as food, effective flocculant or water treatment, antibiotic, source of oil, and coagulant for turbid waters. It’s scientific name is ______________.

• Moringa oleifera• Moringa ofelia• Malungi otana• Meningo coccemia

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The “miracle vegetable” malunggay, is one of the world's most useful plants. It is used as food, effective flocculant or water treatment, antibiotic, source of oil, and coagulant for turbid waters. It’s scientific name is ______________.

• Moringa oleifera• Moringa ofelia• Malungi otana• Meningo coccemia

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50Category 4

This is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.

• Overweight• Malnourishment• Hypertension• Obesity

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This is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.

• Overweight• Malnourishment• Hypertension• Obesity


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10Category 5

BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. BMI stands for:

• Body Mass Indicator• Body Moisture Index• Body Mass Index• Basic Mass Index

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BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. BMI stands for:

• Body Mass Indicator• Body Moisture Index• Body Mass Index• Basic Mass Index

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20Category 5

Bananas are rich in ____________.

• Vitamin D• Lycopene• Potassium• Calcium

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20Category 5

Bananas are rich in ____________.

• Vitamin D• Lycopene• Potassium• Calcium

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30Category 5

It is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion

• Wound• Disease• Virus• Bacteria

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30Category 5

It is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion

• Wound• Disease• Virus• Bacteria

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40Category 5

It is a trace element that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

• Magnesium• Iodine• Calcium• Iron

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It is a trace element that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

• Magnesium• Iodine• Calcium• Iron

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50Category 5

The organic process of ageing is called __________.

• Senescence• Geriatrics• Gerontology• Senior Citizen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ageing

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