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.

Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.

• moderation
• sufficiently
• balanced
• variety

__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food

• Fruits & vegetables
• Chocolate & Ice cream
• Milk & Cheese
• Pancake & Maple syrup

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

Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.

• same
• more
• equal
• less

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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.

_____________ increases the risk of diet related diseases.

• High Blood Pressure
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Obesity

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

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein