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WorksheetsJC Home Economics Healthy Eating Guidelines
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
The Department of Health nutritional guidelines for a healthy diet suggest
reduce sugar and increase saturated fat
increase salt and reduce fibre
increase fibre and reduce salt
reduce saturated fat and increased sugar
The Department of Health nutritional guidelines for a healthy diet require 7 portions of
meat a week
pulses and cereals a day
fat a week
fruit and vegetables a day
Which one of the following is the best source for finding nutritional guidelines on healthy eating?
Newspaper articles
HSE
Department of Health
Labeling on food products
Which one of the following is the best source of carbohydrates, starch and fibre?
Sardines
Wholemeal bread
Eggs
Minced beef
Which one of the following dishes would provide the best source of protein without a high fat content?
Lean steak with a side salad
Full English breakfast
Cheeseburger with a side salad
Deep fried battered fish with chips
Which one of the following provides the best source of vitamin A
Potatoes, bacon and strawberries
Oily fish, offal, DGLV, carrots
Lemons, cheese and potatoes
Peppers, bacon and lemons
Which one of the following is the best source of Vitamin B
Eggs
Dark Leafy Green Vegetables
Fish
Root Vegetables
Which of the following groups provides the best source of Iron?
Cauliflower and Turkey
Spinach and Liver (Offal)
Chicken and Pasta
Kidneys and Carrots
Which one of the following best describes what a balanced diet works towards?
Healthy lifestyle
Lower energy levels
Increased obesity
Cheaper food bills
The main impact of eating a healthy diet is to reduce the risk of
kidney failure and obesity
heart disease and liver failure
liver failure and kidney failure
heart disease and obesity
Which of the following is the most likely effect of a fat diet?
Heart disease
Malnutrition
Weight Gain
Tooth decay
Which one of the following is often a result of a diet high in sugar?
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Heart disease
Malnutrition
Which of the following is the most likely effect of a repetitive and poor quality diet?
Deficiency Diseases
Malnutrition
Low food bills
High food bills
To maintain the nutritional value of foods during preparation best practice is to prepare a meal
24 hrs in advance
as close to service as possible
the day before and vacuum pack
the session before service and cover with cling film
What is best way of reducing the fat content of meat?
Buy 5% lean meat rather than 18% fat content
Trim the fat prior to cooking
Roast the meat instead of frying
Don't add fat to meat when cooking - e.g. with oil
Which of the following cooking methods best retains the vitamin levels in fresh vegetables?
Frying
Boiling
Steaming
Roasting
Children need a diet made of food high in
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Vitamins
Calcium
A poorly balanced vegetarian diet that does not replace the nutrients (iron) lost from meat can cause
Diabetes
Tooth decay
Osteoporosis
Anemia
Sources of lean meats and poultry are ...
Beef, Pork, Duck
Fish, Chicken, Turkey
Which is the "best" fat to consume?
Trans fat
Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat
What kinds of foods are best to avoid or limit?
Foods and drinks that are high in protein, fibre and calcium
Foods and drinks that are high in fats, salt, and added sugars.
Examples of healthy snacks include
Buttery popcorn, salted nuts
unsalted nuts, air-popped popcorn, fresh fruit
snickers bar, yogurt
Fizzy sweets, Coke
What are the 6 nutrients?
carbohydrates, fruits, proteins, water, minerals, vitamins
carbohydrates, fats, vegetables, water, minerals, vitamins
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals, vitamins
The body needs calcium for
strong bones and teeth
nerve impulses
neither of these options
both of the options
What food group do eggs belong to?
Protein
Fruit and Vegetables
Dairy
Carbohydrates
Which shelf of the food pyramid is this food found on?
Foods and drinks high in sugar, salt and fat
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Dairy
Which food groups should you have at least 7 portions of a day?
Meat, Fish and meat alternatives
Milk and Dairy
Fat
Fruit and vegetables
What are alternative protein foods to fish and meat?
Cereals and pasta
Nuts, beans and lentils
Oily fish
Extra fruit and vegetables
What type of beverage should be limited to cut back on sugar intake?
Water
100% fruit juice
Soft drinks
Coffee
Foods such as McDonald's, Coke and jelly tots contain calories with no nutritional value. What are these types of calories called?
Full Calories
Pro Calories
Empty Calories
Burned Calories
You should try to make half your plate ______________.
Wholegrains and Fruits
Dairy and Vegetables
Vegetables and wholegrains
Fruits and Vegetables
