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So, what's your nutrition IQ? Are you food smart, semi-literate, or clueless? Take this FREE Nutrition IQ Test to find out.

All of the following 25 questions are multiple choice. Select the best answer for each question, then click NEXT. You will see if your answer was correct, then address the next question. Once you finish, you'll see your final score and the correct answers for all the questions.



1. What do nutrients do in the body?
  1. help with digestion
  2. assist with brain function
  3. build bones and teeth
  4. allow for proper body function
  5. all of the above
2. Nutrient(s) you need to obtain from your diet:
  1. all 22 amino acids
  2. table sugar
  3. all fats
  4. vitamin Q
  5. water
3. Which nutrient has the most calories per gram:
  1. fiber
  2. alcohol
  3. fat
  4. protein
  5. carbohydrate
4. Which vitamin helps prevent anemia:
  1. vitamin A
  2. vitamin E
  3. iron
  4. vitamin B12
  5. vitamin F
5. When might a person need to take vitamin and/or mineral supplements?
  1. during stressful life periods
  2. during illness
  3. during pregnancy
  4. during lactation
  5. when working out
  6. all of the above
  7. b, c, and d
6. Which meal has the best balance of nutrients and the most nutritional value?
  1. lean beef patty, bun, tomato, lettuce, bottled water
  2. meatless chili, cornbread, grilled asparagus in olive oil, black coffee
  3. honeydew melon, plain yogurt, raisin toast, orange juice
  4. granola with oat milk, blueberries, and almonds
  5. squash soup, mashed potato, pecan pie, herbal tea
7. Which is the best diet plan for everyone to follow:
  1. all-plants vegetarian diet
  2. high-protein diet
  3. animal foods only diet
  4. no-fat diet
  5. no single diet fits everyone's needs
8. What percentage (approximately) of the world population was overweight or obese in 2020:
  1. 10
  2. 25
  3. 40
  4. 70
  5. 90
9. What percent (approximately) of the US population was overweight or obese in 2020:
  1. 10
  2. 25
  3. 40
  4. 70
  5. 90
10. What has had the greatest impact on recent population weight gains:
  1. the industrialized food system
  2. genetics
  3. geography
  4. religious practices
  5. all of the above
11. A good way to increase your antioxidant intake is to:
  1. drink wine
  2. eat cherries
  3. eat salads
  4. drink green tea
  5. choose foods high in vitamin C
  6. all of the above
12. What could cause an imbalance in your gut microflora:
  1. a highly processed diet
  2. a bout of food poisoning
  3. prolonged use of antibiotics
  4. poor digestion
  5. all of the above
13. A good source of prebiotics:
  1. skim milk yogurt
  2. hummus
  3. sushi
  4. b and c
  5. all of the above
14. A good source of probiotics:
  1. yogurt
  2. sauerkraut
  3. kefir
  4. all of the above
  5. none of the above
15. Widespread use of synthetic pesticides is known to:
  1. kill all pests
  2. cause chemical buildup in the food chain
  3. lead to air and water pollution
  4. cause the destruction of pollinators
  5. b, c, and d
  6. all of the above
16. Organic farms produce foods without:
  1. the use of synthetic pesticides
  2. the use of synthetic fertilizers
  3. the use of GMOs
  4. any kind of pest control
  5. a, b, and c
  6. all of the above
17. Organic farms raise animals that:
  1. have access to pasture land
  2. have access to the outside world
  3. are never ill
  4. do not receive hormones
  5. do not receive daily doses of antibiotics
  6. a, b, d, and e
  7. all of the above
18. Fossil fuels are used by farmers to:
  1. plow fields
  2. pump irrigated water
  3. harvest crops
  4. truck food to warehouses or markets
  5. refrigerate food
  6. all of the above
19. The typical processed food travels how many miles from farm to plate?
  1. 20
  2. 200
  3. 800
  4. 1000
  5. 1300
20. What kind of problem does a community encounter when a factory farm moves in?
  1. none, they are safe
  2. the potential for spread of pathogens
  3. air pollutants
  4. water pollutants
  5. animal waste spillover
  6. soaring real estate values
  7. b, c, d, and e
21. Approximately how much of our food goes to waste?
  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 35%
  4. most of it
  5. none of it
22. What percentage of Americans are food insecure?
  1. 1%
  2. 10%
  3. 12%
  4. most of us
  5. none of us
23. Which kind of food packaging is best for the environment:
  1. plastic wraps and fillers
  2. Styrofoam
  3. plastic-lined cardboard or wax paper
  4. bamboo
  5. natural fibers
  6. d and e
  7. none of these
24. Microplastic can be found in:
  1. our soil
  2. our rivers and ponds
  3. our food, both plant and animal products
  4. our bodies
  5. the oceans
  6. plastic products only
  7. a, b, c, d, and e
25. Which is the lowest paid occupation in the US?
  1. food sector workers
  2. sanitation workers
  3. high school teachers
  4. garage mechanics
  5. daycare workers