PE GCSE

Question 1

You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

Answer 1

fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work

Question 2

True or false.The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or false.Diets not only correct health problems, they can also cause health problems.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or false.Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or false. Micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and water, provide energy for exercise and should form 60% of our daily intake

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or false.Simple sugars (like glucose and fructose) provide quick energy, while complex starches (found in natural foods like potatoes and brown rice) release energy more slowly.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True or false. Proteins are composed of amino acids and are essential for growth and repair.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false. Fats can be classified into saturated (from meat and dairy products) and unsaturated (from oily fish, nuts, and olive oil).

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or false.Vitamins are crucial for bone, teeth, and tissue health. Some can be stored (like Vitamin A and D), while others (like Vitamin C) need regular consumption

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or false. Minerals (such as calcium and iron) are necessary for various bodily functions.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

involves consuming various food groups in the right proportion.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

include simple sugars (like glucose and fructose) for quick energy and complex starches (found in natural foods like potatoes and brown rice) for slower energy release

Answer 13

True

Question 14

help bones, teeth, skin, and other tissues grow. Some can be stored (like Vitamin A and D), while others (like Vitamin C) need regular consumption

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Minerals like calcium (for bones and teeth) and iron (for red blood cell production) are essential for overall health.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Fiber aids digestion, prevents constipation, and helps maintain a healthy weight

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Minerals like calcium, iron, and potassium play vital roles in bone health, blood production, and muscle function

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Minerals like calcium (for bones and teeth) and iron (for red blood cell production) are essential for overall health.

Answer 18

False

Question 18

Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored, and regular consumption is necessary. Examples include vitamin C (for the immune system) and B vitamins

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Vitamins and minerals are considered micronutrients necessary for overall health.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are examples of macronutrients

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Proteins are composed of molecules called amino acids

Answer 21

True

Question 22

diet rich in carbohydrates is essential for athletic performance.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

A balanced diet consists of consuming food groups in equal proportions.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Saturated fats are primarily found in oily fish and nuts, while unsaturated fats are present in meat and dairy products

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin A and D) can be stored in the body

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Even mild dehydration (as little as 2% fluid loss) can affect memory, mood, concentration, and reaction time.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Sedentary behaviors include sitting at a desk during school or work, watching TV or playing computer games at home, and traveling in a car or bus.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The femur is the longest bone in the human body

Answer 28

True

Question 29

The skeleton consists of 196 bones in the human body

Answer 29

False

Question 30

The tibia is the larger bone in the lower leg

Answer 30

True