Test Your Knowledge: Basic Health Facts

This is a quiz designed to assess your understanding of essential health information. The quiz covers a range of topics including hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and general health awareness. It challenges your knowledge on recommended daily water intake, energy-providing nutrients, sleep requirements, limits on added sugars, vitamin synthesis, the benefits of exercise, healthy diet proportions,, and dehydration symptoms. By taking this quiz, you can evaluate your grasp of fundamental health facts and gain valuable insights into areas where you may need to expand your knowledge.

• What is the recommended daily intake of water for adults?

  • 1 cup

  • 4 cups

  • 8 cups

  • 12 cups

• Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

  • Carbohydrates

  • Proteins

  • Vitamins

  • Minerals

• How many hours of sleep, on average, do adults need per night for optimal health?

  • 4-5 hours

  • 6-7 hours

  • 8-9 hours

  • 10-11 hours

• What is the recommended maximum daily intake of added sugars for adults?

  • 10 grams

  • 25 grams

  • 50 grams

  • 100 grams

• Which vitamin is primarily synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight?

  • Vitamin A

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin E

• True or False: Regular physical exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

  • True

  • False

• Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

  • Liver

  • Kidneys

  • Lungs

  • Stomach

• Which food group should make up the largest portion of a healthy, balanced diet?

  • Grains

  • Fruits and vegetables

  • Dairy products

  • Protein foods

• What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

  • 30-40 beats per minute

  • 60-80 beats per minute

  • 90-100 beats per minute

  • 120-150 beats per minute

• Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

  • Increased thirst

  • Dry mouth

  • Fatigue and dizziness

  • All of the above

10 questions remaining