Diet and Health

The food we consume every day is described as a

• diet

• meal

• menu

• food

A diet that help people lose weight by restricting the number of calories and carefully balancing other nutrients is a

• balanced diet

• reducing diet

• low fat diet

• low sugar diet

Which is the best classification of a diet rich in fruits, vegetable, pulse and whole grains?

• A reducing diet

• A low fat diet

• A low sugar diet

• A high fibre diet

A balanced diet provides the correct amount of each nutrient needed by the body without excess or deficiency.

• true

• false

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease, is defining ....

• nutrition

• health

• diet

• digestion

The ability to relate well with your peers and build healthy relationships through communicating positively and showing respect for self and others. This statement is describing .........

• spiritual health

• social health

• mental health

• physical health

Mental Health is the ability to cope with the demands and daily problems of life.

• True

• False

Which statement is NOT true about dietary guidelines?

• They convey simple food based messages that are relevant to the population.

• They are recommendations which describe the best approach to eating for a long and healthy life.

• They outline how people can improve their overall eating patterns.

• They are created for healthy individuals of all ages.

Which would NOT be a dietary guideline

• Consume less sugar

• Increase intake of dietary fibre

• Reduce salt intake

• Increase the consumption of fats

How can the nutritional status of an individual be determined?

• By nutritional assessments

• By eating the correct foods

• By exercising regularly

• By studying nutrients