Nutrition and Food Technology Quiz

What is a balanced diet?

• A diet that excludes fats

• A diet high in sugars

• A diet with only carbohydrates

• A diet that includes all food classes in the right quantity

What is the S.I unit for calorific value?

• kcal

• cal

• J

• J kg -1

Which of the following is a symptom of malnutrition?

• Healthy skin

• Increased energy

• Goiter

• Weight gain

What does the concept of Pinggan Sihat Malaysia emphasize?

• A quarter of the plate for carbohydrates, a quarter for proteins, and half for fruits and vegetables

• Avoiding all fats

• Consuming only protein sources

• Eating only fruits

What is the calorific value of Sandwich A?

• 203.14 kcal

• 150.00 kcal

• 333.40 kcal

• 218.04 kcal

What is the effect of consuming excessive calories?

• Improved immune system

• Increased energy

• Weight loss

• Obesity

What is the calorific value of food?

• The volume of food

• The taste of food

• The weight of food

• The amount of energy released from burning 1 g of food

Which food has the lowest calorific value according to the text?

• Sandwich D

• Sandwich A

• Sandwich B

• Sandwich C

What is the relationship between insufficient calorie intake and health?

• Leads to obesity

• Leads to malnutrition

• Improves health

• Increases energy levels

What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?

• Regular exercise

• Insufficient calorie intake

• Excessive calorie intake

• Balanced diet