Nutrition entry quiz

Complex carbohydrates....

• Provide sustained energy release
• Give you a quick burst of energy
• Do not contain all of the essential amino acids
• Contain all of the essential amino acids

The bodies main energy source comes from...

• Sodium
• Fat
• Saturated fat
• Carbohydrates

Which food contains the highest amount of simple carbohydrates?

• Banana's
• Chocolate

If I am coeliac (cannot process gluten) I cannot eat....

• Anything that contains gluten
• Anything that contains peanuts
• Anything that contains wheat or may contain traces of gluten

Simple carbohydrates give a quick burst of energy to our blood glucose levels. If consumed regularly this increases the risk of....

• Heart disease and strokes
• Bowel cancer
• Obesity and Type II Diabetes
• Strokes and constipation

Which will give me longer lasting energy, whole or refined grains?

• Wholegrains
• refined grains

What percentage of the 'ideal plate' should be fruit and vegetables?

• 50%
• 25%

What percentage of the ideal plate should be starchy/complex carbohydrates?

• 50%
• 25%

According to Nutrition guidelines a serving of cooked rice is;

• 2 Cups
• 1/2 Cup
• 1 Cup
• 3/4 Cup

What job does calcium do in my body? (select the most correct answer)

• Build strong bones
• Helps with iron 
• Build strong bones and teeth
• Produces Red blood cells