T1 INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION

Examples of carbohydrates are:

• Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

• Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

• Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

From which food group should you eat more than 3 servings a day?

• Milk, yogurt, and cheese

• Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts

• Vegetables and salads

• Cereals, breads, potatoes, pasta, and rice

Which food group does it belong to? 

• dairy
• fruits and vegetables
• oils
• proteins

Who is/are considered malnourished below?

• Someone who is overweight

• Someone who is underweight

• Both answers

Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are categorized as ________________

• Energy yielding nutrients

• Non-energy yielding nutrients

Which of the listed nutrients is organic?

• Minerals

• Water

• Vitamins

To practice healthy eating habits, one should eat in

• Balance, variety, and plenty

• Balance, moderate, and specific

• Balance, moderate, and variety

Which of the following food is placed on top of the Malaysian Food Pyramid?

• Noodles and maize

• Milk and cheese

• Butter and salt

1 gram of fat provides ____ kcal.

• 4

• 7

• 9

According to the Malaysian DIetary Guideline, we should eat plenty of rice and cereal products because it is the main source of energy.

• Yes

• No