Health Quiz
How much do you know about good health? You might be surprised at what you do — or don't — know! To get an idea, fill out the quiz below, then submit it for your instant score.
How many servings of fruits should you eat per day? 1-2 2-4 3-5 How many servings of vegetables should you eat per day? 1-2 2-4 3-5 What is the number one nutritional danger for most Americans? High cholesterol Too much fat Not enough fiber What percentage of your diet should be fat? Under 15 percent 30 percent or less 40 percent or less What percentage of a Big Mac is fat? 35 percent 45 percent 55 percent What percentage of fat from calories is actually in 2% fat milk? 2 % 7 % 19 % 35 % Which fats are better for you? Unsaturated Saturated Which carbohydrates are generally better for you? Complex carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates How much of your body is made up of water? 30 % 42 % 65 % 80 % On average, how many glasses of water should you drink per day? 4-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 What is the most frequent cause of death in the U.S.? Cancer Heart Disease Stroke Accidents What does U.S. RDA stand for? United States Regional Dietary Association United States Recommended Daily Allowance United States Recommended Dietary Amounts What blood cholesterol level is considered healthy? 275 200 240 115 Which type of cholesterol is actually considered "good"? Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) At least what percentage of your blood cholesterol should be "good cholesterol"? 15 20 25 45 Which vitamin's requirements double during pregnancy? Vitamin C Thiamin Folic acid Vitamin A What is considered normal healthy blood pressure? 165 over 95 120 over 80 180 over 110 What's the least number of times per week you should exercise? 1 2 3 5 How many minutes of continuous exercise are recommended for the average person? 10 15 30 90 Which of the following is considered a cardiovascular exercise? bowling golfing swimming weightlifting
