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WorksheetsNutrition entry quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
Complex carbohydrates....
a)
Provide sustained energy release
b)
Give you a quick burst of energy
c)
Do not contain all of the essential amino acids
d)
Contain all of the essential amino acids
2.
The bodies main energy source comes from...
a)
Sodium
b)
Fat
c)
Saturated fat
d)
Carbohydrates
3.
Which food contains the highest amount of simple carbohydrates?
a)
Banana's
b)
Chocolate
4.
If I am coeliac (cannot process gluten) I cannot eat....
a)
Anything that contains gluten
b)
Anything that contains peanuts
c)
Anything that contains wheat or may contain traces of gluten
5.
Simple carbohydrates give a quick burst of energy to our blood glucose levels. If consumed regularly this increases the risk of....
a)
Heart disease and strokes
b)
Bowel cancer
c)
Obesity and Type II Diabetes
d)
Strokes and constipation
6.
Which will give me longer lasting energy, whole or refined grains?
a)
Wholegrains
b)
refined grains
7.
What percentage of the 'ideal plate' should be fruit and vegetables?
a)
50%
b)
25%
8.
What percentage of the ideal plate should be starchy/complex carbohydrates?
a)
50%
b)
25%
9.
According to Nutrition guidelines a serving of cooked rice is;
a)
2 Cups
b)
1/2 Cup
c)
1 Cup
d)
3/4 Cup
10.
What job does calcium do in my body? (select the most correct answer)
a)
Build strong bones
b)
Helps with iron
c)
Build strong bones and teeth
d)
Produces Red blood cells
11.
If I am anaemic (low in iron) which food would be best to help raise my iron levels?
a)
fish fingers
b)
White toast
c)
Ice cream
d)
Beef steak
12.
At least, how many glasses of water are recommended to drink each day?
a)
8 glasses
b)
6 glasses
c)
12 glasses
d)
4 glasses
13.
Which is not a plant based fat?
a)
Avocado
b)
Butter
c)
Cashew nuts
d)
Canola oil
14.
Simple Carbohydrates....
a)
Do not contain all of the essential amino acids
b)
Provide a quick burst of energy
c)
Provide sustained energy release
d)
Should be the main source of energy
15.
One serve of chicken is equal to...
a)
125g
b)
150g
c)
175g
d)
200g
16.
One serve of pasta is equal to...
a)
1/2 cup
b)
3/4 cup
c)
1 cup
d)
1 1/2 cups
17.
Fibre assists with
a)
Giving me energy
b)
Supply of essential vitamins
c)
Helps me stay hydrated
d)
Makes me feel fuller for longer
18.
True or False: Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but because it is plant based I can consume a lot more of it than butter.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
20.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet
d)
to help improve physical fitness
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