Balanced Diet

Which of the following is not a nutrient?

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vegetables
• Protein

Which component of a healthy, balanced diet provides energy?

• Minerals
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

Chemicals found in food needed for energy and making new substances are called....

• diet
• Nutrients
• calories
• metabolism

Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

• gives you energy
• repair muscles
• build muscles
• reduces fats

Why do we need a balanced diet?

• The body needs nutrients for speed and height 
• The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and repair 
• to provide energy
• To have better outlook

Active people use less energy and therefore need less calories compared to office people

• True
• False

Which one of the following is NOT needed in very large amount in our diet by our body?

• Carbohydrates
• Water
• Fats
• Fibre

Which food contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot

How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

• No energy stores for endurance events
• Body will turn to use water storage instead
• Increase building of the muscles
• fasten the repair of tissues