Basic Mid Term Test

________ is that meal that contains all the classes of food in a correct proportion

• Balanced diet

• Any diet

• Unbalanced diet

We must eat balance diet ________ to remain healthy

• weekly

• monthly

• daily

A balance diet contains the _______ classes of food

• Six

• four

• three

Which of these is body building?

• Protein

• carbohydrates

• minerals

Energy giving food are _______

• protein

• water

• carbohydrates

What is an unbalanced diet?

• Eating a variety of foods from all food groups

• Eating only one type of food

• Eating too much or too little of certain nutrients

Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced diet?

• Eating a salad with vegetables and lean protein

• Eating a burger and fries every day

• Eating a variety of fruits and whole grains

• Drinking only juice and soda

Which of the following nutrients can be lacking in an unbalanced diet?

• Protein

• Fiber

• Vitamins and minerals

• All of the above

What is the effect of consuming too much sugar in an unbalanced diet?

• It can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance

• It can lead to nutrient deficiencies

• It can lead to digestive problems

• All of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unbalanced diet?

• Eating a variety of foods

• Eating too much processed food

• Drinking plenty of water

• Both b and c