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Food Groups, Nutrients and Balance Diet

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Water is important

a)

for excretion of harmful wastes

b)

as it is the main component of blood

c)

for maintaining normal body temperature

d)

All these options

2.

This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.

a)

Protein

b)

Dietary fibre

c)

fats

d)

minerals

3.

Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

4.

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

a)

Vitamins and minerals

b)

fiber and food

c)

Fats and carbohydrates

d)

Protein and fats

5.

Proteins are found in...

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

c)

fruits and vegetables

6.

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 contains a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

7.

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 in proper amounts.

d)

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

8.

Which among the following nutrients protects you from diseases?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fibres

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

9.

Bread, potatoes and tapioca are __________.

a)

Food for protection

b)

Body-building food

c)

Energy-giving food

10.

What is the function of energy-giving food?

a)

To give us energy for work and play

b)

To help us grow and develop

c)

To help us repair our body

d)

To protect us from diseases

11.

Based on healthy food pyramid, which food that we need to eat the most?

a)

on the top of pyramid

b)

in the middle of pyramid

c)

on the bottom of pyramid

12.

To have a balanced diet, you need to eat __________.

a)

a variety of food

b)

one type of food

c)

fruits and vegetables only

d)

meat everyday

13.

Which is an example of a dairy product?

a)

bread

b)

watermelon

c)

bacon

d)

milk

14.

Your body gets vitamins, minerals and fibre from…

a)

fruits and vegetables

b)

meats, pulses, and fish

c)

sugar, oil, and butter

15.
This nutrient helps control my body temperature.
a)
Minerals
b)
Water
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamins
16.

What will happen if we lack/ deficiency of vitamin C?

a)

Blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

17.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
18.
What does saturated fat do?
a)
Help with digestion of food.
b)
Provide quick bursts of energy.
c)
Provides us with essential nutrients.
d)
Raise cholesterol.
19.

Anaemia is causee by deficiency of

a)

Protein

b)

Iron

c)

Iodine

d)

Fat

20.

__________ helps in protecting our body against diseases.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

21.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

22.

What is essential for our body?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Food

23.
Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
24.
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,
25.

Green peppers have...

a)

vitamins, minerals, and fibre

b)

fats and carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

calcium

26.
__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food
a)
Fruits & vegetables
b)
Chocolate & Ice cream
c)
Milk & Cheese
d)
Pancake & Maple syrup
27.

Which of the following is not a health benefit to eating fruit?

a)

It may help you to gain weight.

b)

It may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

c)

It may protect against certain types of cancer.

d)

It helps increase intake of potassium and fiber.

28.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of dairy?

a)

May reduce bone strength which can lead to osteoporosis.

b)

Can build stronger bones and teeth.

c)

May help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

d)

May provide many nutrients to the body.

29.

Food is grouped by _________________.

a)

taste

b)

look

c)

what it gives our bodies

d)

how full you get from eating it.

30.

Which food group does the pear belong?

a)

Fruit

b)

Legumes

c)

Staples

d)

Fats and oils