C7 Diet and Nutrition

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

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

• lead to a risk of heart disease

• keep you healthy

• build strong bones and muscles

• help the immune system

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

• focus on just one food

• take in lots of lean meat

• eat only green vegetables

• eat a wide variety of foods

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

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein

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

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins

Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?

• Bones

• Skin

• Eyesight

• Digestion

What vitamin do you get from the sun?

• A

• B

• C

• D

State the three functions of proteins [3 marks]