Fat Facts Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH on January 28, 2023
Question 1/11
What does body fat do?
- Stores energy
- Controls blood flow
- It has no purpose
Question 2/11
You might be able to blame body fat for infertility.
- True
- False
Question 3/11
What is body mass index (BMI)?
- A way to tell if you're anorexic
- A way to tell if you're diabetic
- A way to tell if you're overweight
Question 4/11
Exercise makes it harder to lose weight because it adds muscle.
- True
- False
Question 5/11
Where is the most unhealthy place to have too much body fat?
- Belly
- Hips
- Bottom
Question 6/11
One pound of fat equals how many calories?
- 1,500
- 2,500
- 3,500
- 4,500
Question 7/11
Your hair is the only part of your body that doesn’t need fat.
- True
- False
Question 8/11
How much have obesity rates in kids grown since 1980?
- By 10%
- Doubled
- Tripled
Question 9/11
Can you inherit high cholesterol?
- Yes
- No
Question 10/11
Your social network can make you fat.
- True
- False
Question 11/11
Which BMI category is healthier?
- Anything below obese
- The low end of normal
- Anything in normal range