Nutrition and Fitness Planning Quiz

Grade 8 · Health · Quiz

Test your understanding of macronutrients, fitness guidelines, and healthy lifestyle planning.

Questions

1. Which food group should make up the largest portion of your plate according to MyPlate?

   1. Grains
   2. Protein
   3. Fruits and Vegetables combined
   4. Dairy
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   Answer: Fruits and Vegetables combined

   MyPlate recommends that half the plate be fruits and vegetables combined, making them the largest portion of a healthy meal.

2. Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

   1. Lifting weights
   2. Stretching
   3. Swimming laps
   4. Sleeping
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   Answer: Swimming laps

   Aerobic exercise involves sustained activity that raises heart rate; swimming is a classic example of aerobic (cardio) exercise.

3. What does the 'S' in SMART goals stand for?

   1. Strong
   2. Specific
   3. Simple
   4. Steady
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   Answer: Specific

   In SMART goals, S stands for Specific — the goal should be clearly defined, not vague.

4. Which vitamin is produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight?

   1. Vitamin A
   2. Vitamin B12
   3. Vitamin C
   4. Vitamin D
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   Answer: Vitamin D

   Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to UV rays from sunlight and is important for bone health.

5. Eating more calories than your body burns over time leads to weight gain.

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   Answer: True

   A caloric surplus — consuming more energy than burned — is stored as body fat over time, leading to weight gain.

6. How many hours of sleep do most teens need each night for optimal health?

   1. 5–6 hours
   2. 6–7 hours
   3. 7–8 hours
   4. 8–10 hours
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   Answer: 8–10 hours

   The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend 8–10 hours of sleep per night for teenagers.

7. Which of the following foods is the best source of lean protein?

   1. White rice
   2. Butter
   3. Grilled chicken breast
   4. Apple juice
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   Answer: Grilled chicken breast

   Grilled chicken breast is a lean protein source — high in protein and low in saturated fat compared to processed or fried options.

8. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and _____.

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   Answer: proteins

   The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins — each providing energy and essential functions for the body.

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