Healthy Diet Quiz

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To break down food into small pieces.

• To mix food with saliva.

• To absorb nutrients from food.

• To eliminate waste from the body.

Digestion starts in the

• brain
• lungs
• stomach
• mouth

The tube that connects the mouth with the stomach is called

• larynx
• intestine
• oesophagus

• trachea

In which part of the digestive system the nutrients pass to the blood?

• The mouth

• The stomach

• The small intestine

• The large intestine

Eating a balanced diet means...

• Consuming a variety of foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions.
• Consuming a limited number of foods from all food groups.

Which food group should make up a third of our diet according to the Eatwell Guide?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and other starchy carbohydrates

• Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

How many portions of fruits and vegetables should we aim to eat every day?

• 2 portions

• 3 portions

• 4 portions

• 5 portions

What should we base our meals on according to the Eatwell Guide?

• Higher fiber and starchy food

• Fruits and vegetables

• Dairy and alternatives

• Oils and spreads

Higher fiber and starchy food is a good source of...

• minerals
• carbohydrates
• protein
• vitamins

Which food group in the Eatwell Guide is a good source of protein?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and other starchy carbohydrates

• Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins

• Dairy and alternatives