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[FS] Chap 1: A Balanced Diet

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A balanced diet is when the food eaten provide the ____(a)_____ amount of ____(b)______ needed by our body for healthy ______(c)_______ and developement.

a)

(a) accurate , (b) nutrients, (c) growth

b)

(a) correct , (b) dietary fibre , (c) diet

c)

(a) correct , (b) nutrients, (c) diet

d)

(a) correct , (b) nutrients, (c) growth

2.

The nutrients that are essential for us are _______(a)_______, _______(b)_______, _______(c)______, ________(d)_______ and _______(e) ______.

a)

(a) minerals, (b) fats, (c) carbohydrates, (d) protein, (e) vitamins

b)

(a) mineral, (b) dietary fibre, (c) carbohydrates, (d) protein, (e) water

c)

(a) fats , (b) minerals , (c) carbohydrates, (d) water (e) vitamins

d)

(a) carbohydrates, (b) fats, (c) carbohydrates, (d) dietary fibre , (e) vitamins

3.

Carbohydrate is required to provide _____________ for the body.

a)

food

b)

strength

c)

energy

d)

support

4.

Protein is essential to: *

a)

Support healthy growth and development

b)

To protect the body against diseases.

c)

Repair and maintain cells

d)

All of the above.

5.

Fats are needed to provide a _____(a)______ source of ________(b)_______ for the body .

a)

(a) rich, (b) energy

b)

(a) rich, (b) support

c)

(a) minute, (b) energy

d)

(a) minute, (b) support

6.

Vitamins and minerals are needed to protect the body against __________________.

a)

(a) hunger

b)

(b) diseases

c)

(c) hypertension

d)

(d) obesity

7.

Water is required to: *

a)

maintaining body temperature

b)

remove waste products

c)

transporting nutrients

d)

help in digestion

8.

Water cannot be obtained from:

a)

Fruits & vegetables

b)

carbonated drinks

c)

milk

d)

fruit juices

9.

Functions of dietary fibre includes: *

a)

prevent constipation

b)

removing waste products from the body.

c)

providing a feeling of fullness.

d)

All of the above

10.

To increase dietary fibre intake, I should eat more: *

a)

brown rice

b)

wholegrain cereal

c)

spinach

d)

eggs

e)

almonds

11.

Malnutrition in an _______(a)________ diet, where we do not get the _____(b)______ amount of nutrients for healthy growth and energy to perform daily activities.

a)

(a) unbalanced, (b) right

b)

(a) unbalanced, (b) proper

c)

(a) imbalanced, (b) right

d)

(a) imbalanced, (b) proper

12.

Nutritional tools are used to plan healthy & balanced meals. They include:*

a)

Food Composition Table

b)

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

c)

Healthy Diet Pyramid

d)

Dietary Guideline for Singaporeans of all ages

13.

The dietary guidelines are: *

a)

increase fruit & vegetables intake

b)

Drink sufficient carbonated drinks

c)

Reduce salt intake

d)

Choose whole grains

e)

Increase fat intake

14.

Which of the following nutritional tool tells us the nutrients our body needs by different age groups and gender:

a)

My Healthy Plate

b)

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

c)

Dietary guideline for Singaporeans of all ages

d)

Food Composition Table

15.

Which of the following nutritional tool provides us with the nutritional content of various types of food:

a)

Food Composition Table

b)

My Healthy Plate

c)

Dietary Guideline for Singaporeans of all ages

d)

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)