Nutrition and Cooking Measurements

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

• Fruit

• Salad

• Butter

• Meat

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Both of the above

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

• Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

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What group do these foods belong to?

• Sugars and Fat

• Dairy

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?

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What does the body use carbohydrates for?

• Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

• Carbohydrates improve digestion.

• Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

• Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

Which of the following statements is true?

• A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

• Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

• A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

• A balanced diet should not include any fats.

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.

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Protein
• Vitamin