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Nutrition Diet and health (Tech Award PE)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
2.
__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food
a)
Fruits & vegetables
b)
Chocolate & Ice cream
c)
Milk & Cheese
d)
Pancake & Maple syrup
3.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
4.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
5.
Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.
a)
same
b)
more
c)
equal
d)
less
6.
When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.
a)
remains the same
b)
goes up
c)
goes down
d)
is unstable
7.

_________________ is necessary to building maintenance and repair of body tissue.

a)

sugar

b)

protein

c)

salt

d)

oil

8.

The best protein choice would be?

a)

onion rings

b)

grains

c)

chicken

d)

hormones

9.

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

a)

lead to a risk of heart disease

b)

keep you healthy

c)

build strong bones and muscles

d)

help the immune system

10.

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

a)

focus on just one food

b)

take in lots of lean meat

c)

eat only green vegetables

d)

eat a wide variety of foods

11.

Fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes are foods high in?

a)

Protein

b)

complex carbohydrates

c)

sugars

d)

whole grains

12.

Which is a vegetable source of protein?

a)

beans

b)

beef

c)

lean meat

d)

apples

13.
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vegetables
d)
Protein
14.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
15.
Which one of the following is NOT needed in higher amount as our diet by our body?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Water
c)
Fats
d)
Fibre
16.
If you don't eat enough fibre you may become
a)
dehydrated
b)
ill
c)
fat
d)
constipated
17.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
18.

Fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes are foods high in?

a)

Protein

b)

complex carbohydrates

c)

sugars

d)

whole grains

19.

In order to keep our body healthy, we need the followings EXCEPT

a)

appropriate food

b)

regular exercise

c)

play online games till midnight

d)

proper rest

20.

Which of the followings is/are the reason(s) we need food?

I. obtaining energy

II. obtaining raw materials for growth and repair of body tissues

III. maintaing health

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

21.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

22.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

a)

Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

23.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

24.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

b)

Carbohydrates improve digestion.

c)

Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

d)

Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

25.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

b)

Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

c)

A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

d)

A balanced diet should not include any fats.