Year 12 Hospitality - Food Nutrition Quiz Part 4

What is a key benefit of healthy eating?

• Reduces energy levels

• Increases risk of heart disease

• Lowers risk of stroke

• Causes weight gain

Which food group should be consumed in small amounts according to a balanced diet?

• Vegetables and fruit

• Bread and cereals

• Meat and meat alternatives

• Milk and milk products

What type of fats does the New Zealand Ministry of Health recommend?

• Animal fats

• Unsaturated fats

• Trans fats

• Saturated fats

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for a low-fat diet?

• Skimming off fat from stews

• Using high-fat milk products

• Removing chicken skin after cooking

• Using lean cuts of meat

What is gluten?

• A type of fat

• A type of sugar

• A protein found in grains

• A vitamin

Which of the following foods is naturally gluten-free?

• Rye

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rice

What is a common nutrient concern for vegetarians?

• Excessive iron

• Lack of vitamin B12

• Excessive protein

• Too much calcium

Which condition requires a gluten-free diet?

• Diabetes

• High cholesterol

• Pre-diabetes

• Coeliac disease

What should people with diabetes avoid?

• High fiber foods

• Refined sugars

• Low-fat foods

• Whole grains

Which of the following is a source of non-haem iron for vegetarians?

• Red meat

• Chicken

• Fish

• Pulses