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Diet test quiz GCSE/BTEC Sport

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Balanced diet?

a)

Food eaten provides little amount of nutrients needed by the body for healthy growth and development.

b)

Only water consumed in a correct amount needed by the body.

c)

Food eaten provides the correct amount of nutrients needed by our body for healthy growth and development.

d)

Provides energy for the body.

2.
Which food contains carbohydrates?
a)
Fish
b)
Pasta
c)
Egg
d)
Carrot
3.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
4.
Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
5.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
6.
Which performers  can benefit from a protein-rich diet?
a)
Tennis players, golfers
b)
Swimmers, footballers
c)
3000m runner, long distance runner
d)
Weight lifters, Sprinters,
7.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins  
8.

The percent Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When choosing a food to eat, why is it important to look for the amount of added sugars in the food? Consuming a lot of added sugar...

a)

makes food taste better

b)

is beneficial for your heart

c)

is a leading risk factor for many diseases

d)

gives you wings

10.

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.

11.

Which of the following are functions of water?

a)

Removes waste products

b)

Maintain body temperature

c)

Transport nutrients

d)

Helps in digestion

12.

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.

13.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

14.

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

15.
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vegetables
d)
Protein
16.
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
17.
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.
18.
Define the term "energy balance".
a)
Energy intake is unequal to energy expenditure.
b)
Energy intake is equal to energy expenditure.
c)
Energy intake is more than energy expenditure.
d)
Energy intake is less than energy expenditure.
19.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
20.
Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete
a)
gives you energy
b)
repair muscles
c)
build muscles
d)
reduces fats