Diet and Nutrition

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

• Tooth decay

• High on energy

• Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

• All of the above

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• Carbohydrate

• Fats

• Protein

• Vitamin

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Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

• lead to a risk of heart disease

• keep you healthy

• build strong bones and muscles

• help the immune system

Which description BEST represents a healthy diet?

• Eating only carbohydrates

• Eating vegetables

• Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and grains. 

• Eating enough protein (meats)

Which type of diet best contributes to a healthy lifestyle?

• diets high in protein and fat

• diets high in fruits, vegetables, and fats

• diets high in carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables

• diets high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein

What is a balanced diet?

• Eating only fruits

• Eating only vegetables

• Eating a variety of foods in the right amounts

• Eating only sweets

A diet can best be defined as:

• A person's usual food selections

• A unit of energy

• Carbs, fats, and proteins

• Daily calorie intake

What is the role of calcium in our diet?

• To make our hair grow

• To strengthen our bones and teeth

• To improve our eyesight

• To help us sleep

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

• focus on just one food

• take in lots of lean meat

• eat only green vegetables

• eat a wide variety of foods