Healthy Eating in a Care Setting quiz

Which food group should be eaten in the least amount according to the food pyramid shown?

• Grains & Cereals

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Dry Beans & Dairy Products

• Fat, Oil, Salts & Sweets

Which food group is represented by the image of a cow in the given diagram?

• Bread and Other Cereals

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Milk and Dairy Products

• Proteins

What does the icon with a water droplet represent in the food groups diagram?

• Fats and Sugars

• Proteins

• Fibre and Water

• Fruit and Vegetables

What is a balanced diet?

• A diet that includes only one main food group.

• A diet that excludes carbohydrates and fats.

• A diet that is varied and contains all of the main food groups.

• A diet that consists mainly of protein.

Why is a balanced diet important?

• To improve the body's flexibility

• To provide the body with energy to regulate body processes

• To increase the body's ability to fight infections

• To enhance the body's cognitive functions

What is another essential reason for maintaining a balanced diet?

• To enhance sensory perception

• To build and repair cells and tissues

• To improve cardiovascular endurance

• To increase metabolic rate

What is the primary function of fats in our diet?

• Growth & Repair

• Energy

• Normal Body Function

• None of the above

Which of the following is a source of protein?

• Cheese

• Potatoes

• Meat

• Vegetables

What do vitamins and minerals help with in the human body?

• Energy

• Growth & Repair

• Normal Body Function

• All of the above

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for growth and repair of bones, teeth, hair, and nails?

• Fats

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Vitamins & Minerals