Healthy Diet and Nutrition Quiz

What is a balanced diet?

• Eating the correct amount from all food groups

• Avoiding carbohydrates completely

• Eating only fruits and vegetables

• Eating as much as you want

Which food group provides energy and is found in bread and pasta?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

What is the role of proteins in the body?

• Provide energy

• Help in digestion

• Repair damaged tissues

• Transport oxygen in the blood

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

• Fibre

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Vitamins

What percentage of energy intake should come from fats according to the World Health Organisation?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which vitamin helps blood to clot?

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin A

What is the main function of dietary fibre?

• Add bulk to food

• Build muscles

• Provide energy

• Transport nutrients

Which food is high in protein?

• Fish

• Apple

• Rice

• Butter

What is the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables?

• 200 grams

• 300 grams

• 400 grams

• 500 grams

Which mineral is essential for making bones and teeth?

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Calcium