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WorksheetsNutrition revision- Fibre
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the measure of energy in our food in NZ?
a)
grams
b)
kj's
c)
Calories
d)
Micrograms
2.
What is the main energy source for our body?
a)
Fibre
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
3.
Which is is the best option of carbohydrate for sustained energy release?
a)
Low GI
b)
High GI
4.
What is not an example of a low GI, complex carbohydrate?
a)
White bread roll
b)
Baked kumara
c)
Brown rice
d)
Wholegrain bread
5.
What is the essential macro-nutrient found in wholegrains and green leafy vegetables?
a)
Fat
b)
Fibre
c)
Sugar
d)
Sodium
6.
Which answer best describes the function of fibre?
a)
To make us feel fuller for longer
b)
To help regular bowel movements
c)
To bulk out our stomach, promote bowel movement and make us feel fuller for longer
d)
To lower the blood glucose levels in our body
7.
Fibre helps to reduce the risk of which health related diseases?
a)
Constipation, Bowel Cancer, Obesity, type II Diabetes and heart disease
b)
Strokes and heart disease
c)
Cancer only
d)
Constipation only
8.
Select the group of foods from below that contain the most fibre content
a)
Cheese, eggs and fish
b)
Silverbeet and potatoes
c)
Carrots, oranges and corn
d)
Brocoli, spinach and grains
9.
If fibre is not listed on a food package, what can I assume about the product?
a)
It is a nutritionally beneficial choice
b)
They just forgot to put it on the label
c)
It has poor nutrition, and has low or no fibre
d)
All products must contain fibre
10.
How could I increase the fibre in a white bread cheese sandwich?
a)
Use wholegrain bread and add vegetables
b)
Add vegetables
c)
Add baked beans or spagetti
d)
Use wholemeal burger bun instead
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