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Nutritional needs and health

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

PAL stands for:

a)

Physical action level

b)

Physical activity level

c)

Physical activity label

d)

Partial activity level

2.

The following foods all have a high free sugar content:

a)

Cheese, fresh vegetables, milk and jam

b)

Honey, chutney, chocolate spread and yeast extract

c)

Chocolate spread, honey, jam and ice cream

d)

Chocolate spread, honey, soy sauce and

3.

Some people cannot eat bread made from wheat because they are:

a)

Lipid intolerant

b)

Gluten intolerant

c)

Glucose intolerant

d)

Lactose intolerant

4.

BMR stands for:

a)

Basic metabolic reaction

b)

Basal movement rate

c)

Basal metabolic rate

d)

Best metabolic rate

5.

The following foods all have a high salt content:

a)

Cheese, fresh vegetables, milk and yeast extract

b)

Cheese, chutney, smoked beef bacon and yeast extract

c)

Cheese, honey, smoked beef bacon and yeast extract

d)

Cheese, soy sauce, fresh vegetables and yeast extract

6.

Some people cannot drink milk because they are:

a)

Lipid intolerant

b)

Gluten intolerant

c)

Glucose intolerant

d)

Lactose intolerant

7.

The name given to the natural ageing process where the bones become porous and weaken is:

a)

Anaemia

b)

Rickets

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Peak bone mass

8.

Tooth decay is caused by:

a)

Acids produced by bacteria breaking down proteins in the mouth

b)

Acids produced by bacteria breaking down sugars and starch in the mouth

c)

Acids produced by bacteria breaking down saliva in the mouth

d)

Alkalis produced by bacteria breaking down sugars and starches in the mouth

9.

The risk factors for coronary heart disease are:

a)

Being active, obese, eating too much salt and saturated fats

b)

Being inactive, obese, eating too much salt and saturated fats

c)

Being inactive, obese, eating too much salt and fruits and vegetables

d)

Being inactive, lacking vitamin D, eating too much salt and saturated fats

10.

Dietary guidelines recommend that the percentage of energy from different nutrients should be:

a)

Carbohydrates 60%, Fat 25% or less, Protein 15% per day

b)

Sugars 50%, Fat 35% or less, Protein 15% per day

c)

Carbohydrates 50%, Fat 35% or more, Protein 15% per day

d)

Carbohydrates 50%, Fat 35% or less, Protein 15% per day

11.

Energy balance means that:

a)

The amount of energy eaten in food is less than the amount of energy used

b)

The amount of energy eaten in food is the same as the amount of energy used

c)

The amount of energy eaten in food is more than the amount of energy used

d)

The amount of energy energy eaten in food is twice the amount of energy used

12.

Energy-dense foods usually contain a lot of:

a)

Fat and/or sugar

b)

Water

c)

Water and protein

d)

Fat and/or salt

13.

Lacto-vegetarians can eat:

a)

Dairy products, all plant foods and eggs

b)

Dairy products, all plant foods, eggs and fish

c)

Dairy products, all plant foods, and chicken

d)

Dairy products, all plant foods

14.

A coeliac diet must be free from:

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycerine

c)

Gluten

d)

Guava

15.

Young children and teenagers should be encourage to:

a)

Eat regular meals especially breakfast

b)

Drink unsweetened drinks

c)

Eat fresh and raw foods

d)

All of these

16.

The Eatwell Guide recommends that the consumption of fruit juice and 'or smoothies should be limited to:

a)

1.5 ml / day

b)

150 ml /day

c)

1 litre / per day

d)

1.5 litre / day

17.

The Eatwell Guide applies to:

a)

Everyone

b)

6-month old babies

c)

Children from 2 years

d)

Children over the age of 5 years and adults

18.

One of the dietary guidelines recommends:

a)

Eat less salt - no more than 2g a day for adults

b)

Eat less salt - no more than 5g a day for adults

c)

Eat less salt - no more than 6g a day for adults

d)

Eat less salt - no more than 8g a day for adults

19.

The definition of the word 'diet' is:

a)

The food you should eat to lose weight

b)

The food you eat every day

c)

The food you should eat when you visit another country

d)

The food you should only eat when you are an adult