Nutrition

Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Proteins

• Water

Examples of macro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

• Sodium

• Fat

• Calcium

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

Examples of micro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

• Calcium

• Carbohydrates

• Iron

• Protein

• Potassium

What does High GI mean?

• Slow break down of carbohydrates, energy released gradually over a longer period of time

• Glucose quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, fast release of energy

• It is a measure of how much protein is in a product

• It relates to the coronavirus

Which two food types are rich in iron?

• Apples

• Red meat

• Chicken

• Carrots

Which food type is considered to be low GI?

• Chocolate mud cake

• Potato

• Pasta

• Doughnut

What is the recommended daily intake of calories for a male adult?

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 1,500

• 2,500

What is the conversion for calories to kilojoules?

• 1:2

• 1:3.5

• 1: 4.2

• 1: 6.1

Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?

• Meat

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Dairy

• Bread & Grains

Which food group contains the sugar "fructose"?

• Breads and Grains

• Meat and Poultry

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Dairy