WorksheetsFood Studies Chapter 2: Meal Planning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is/are factors to consider when planning meals for an individual?
Age
Gender
Level of Physical Activity
Health Status
Young children grow quickly and are very active.
They require a lot of energy and nutrients.
What are two ways to serve food to young children?
Attractive meals to encourage young children to try new food
Meals in small portions to avoid overeating
Meals in large portions to ensure they eat enough
Do not serve young children with minced, mashed or blended food
Food for school going children should be...
attractive
of different textures
of same textures
dull
Which of the followings is not a good example of good eating habit for teenagers?
Drink plain water and fruit juices
Snacking on potato chips
Limiting processed food
Limiting deep-fried food to reduce fat intake
Males have higher energy needs than females.
A highly intense physical activity such as running will require less energy than walking around a shopping centre.
What are some ways to reduce the risk of obesity?
Remove skin from poultry and fat from meat
Eat more deep-fried food
Choose healthier methods of cooking (steaming)
Replace coconut milk and full-cream milk with low-fat milk
Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to break down the glucose in the blood readily.
Which of the followings are ways to reduce risk of hypertension?
Increase the amount of salt and seasoning used
Reduce the intake of preserved food (sausages and ham)
Increase the intake of preserved food (sausages and ham)
Reduce the amount of salt and seasoning used
Folic acid is essential for pregnant woman to prevent spina bifida (neural tube defects) in the baby.
Lacto-vegetarian
do not consume any animal meat and seafood
do not eat eggs
consume milk and dairy products
do not consume milk and dairy products
Which of the followings religion and cultural influences on meal planning is/are true?
Muslims do not eat pork
Hindus and some Buddhists do not eat beef
Hindus and some Buddhists eat beef
Muslims eat pork
Rice is a main staple in Asia.
Coriander leaves and spring onions are often used in Chinese cooking.
