[SC F2] 3.2 Importance of a 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

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

• same
• more
• equal
• less

Males usually require more energy than females because they

• are more aggressive

• lose heat more easily

• are stronger

• do more heavy activities

Which of the following factors determine the energy requirement of humans?

• Occupation/ Daily activities

• Age

• Gender

• All of the above

Which of the following class of food does a worker who does heavy works need? (Choose more than one answer)

• fat

• carbohydrate

• minerals

• vitamins

Which of the following food is on top of the food pyramid?

• Fat, oil, sugar and salt

• Fruits

• Rice, noodles, bread, grains and potatoes

• Milk and dairy products

The total energy that is released when 1g of food is burned completely in the body is measured in..................... (More than one answer)

• kilogram

• joule

• calorie

• ampere

People who live in cold climate countries need more food than people who live in hot climate countries because...... (more than one answer)

• they have more delicious food in their countries.

• they lose heat quickly to their surroundings

• they need more food to maintain their body temperature

• they are more active

State the difference between large body frame and smaller body frame.

• Someone with large body frame is growing fast and more active than someone with smaller body frame.

• A man with smaller body frame needs more energy compared to someone with bigger frame.

• A person with a large body frame needs to take a bigger portion of food than smaller body frame because he or she needs to have more energy.

• People with large body frame and small body frame need the same amount of food daily.