Balanced diet and nutritional deficiencies

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 component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

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

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Both of the above

Eating too much sugary food causes,

• Tooth decay

• High on energy

• Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

• All of the above

Sugars and fats must be a very small propotion of a balanced diet.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true?

• A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

• Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

• A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

• A balanced diet should not include any fats.

What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?

• gender, age, weight, physical activity level

• gender, hunger, age, weight

• age, physical activity level, weight, trainer

• age, physical activity level, gender, calories