Balanced diet

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Protein
• Vitamin

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.

• Age
• Gender
• Health status
• Level of activity

When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.

• remains the same
• goes up
• goes down
• is unstable

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Define the term "energy balance".

• Energy intake is unequal to energy expenditure.
• Energy intake is equal to energy expenditure.
• Energy intake is more than energy expenditure.
• Energy intake is less than energy expenditure.

Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

Which food contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot

Males usually require more energy than females because they

• are more aggressive

• lose heat more easily

• are stronger

• more active

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins