Food and Nutrition

Which of the following is not a nutrient?

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vegetables
• Protein

Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion? 

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein

Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?

• Fats
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Chicken, fish and meat are all types of which diet component?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

Which component of a balanced diet is mainly responsible for resisting infection & disease? 

• Fibre
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamins

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 sedentary people

• True

• False

Which one of the following is NOT needed in higher amount as our diet by our body?

• Carbohydrates
• Water
• Fats
• Fibre

Which foods contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot