Nutrition and Balanced Diet

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.

• moderation

• sufficient

• balanced

• variety

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• vitamin

Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.

• same

• more

• equal

• less

Sam likes doughnuts. But what will happen if Sam only eats doughnuts?

• He will become ill

• He will turn into a doughnut

• He will dream about doughnuts

• He will be very happy

We need a variety of foods to grow and stay healthy. What else do we need to stay healthy?

• Sweets

• Water

• Chocolate

• Ice cream

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Alex has just woken up. She gets up, washes and cleans her teeth. Then she gets dressed. Before she sets off for school, she has something to eat. Alex has her _________.

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Supper

Which of these is the best healthy option?

• Cakes and biscuits

• Fruit and vegetables

• Ice cream and sweets

Which one of these is best in a healthy diet?

• Doughnuts

• Vegetables

• Sweets

• Crisps

What should you do to have a healthy diet?

• Eat the same thing every day

• Eat different types of food

• Eat lots of the same thing

• Eat lots of food