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UNIT 6.3- Diet and Energy Sources

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How is energy measured?

a)

Kg

b)

Kcal

c)

Pounds

d)

Miles

2.

What is the average calories required by males in a day?

a)

3000

b)

2500

c)

2000

d)

3500

3.

What is the average calories required by females in a day?

a)

4000

b)

2500

c)

3000

d)

2000

4.

What percentage of balanced diet should come from fats?

a)

10%

b)

30%

c)

60%

d)

50%

5.

What percentage of balanced diet should come from carbohydrate?

a)

12%

b)

35-45%

c)

65-80%

d)

55%

6.

Name the 7 components of a balanced diet?

a)

Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats, Iron, Fibre, Minerals, Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats, Diary, Fibre, Minerals, Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats, Water, Fibre, Minerals, Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats, Water, Iron, Minerals, Vitamins

7.

Which main component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before a sporting event?

a)

Fibre

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

8.

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 contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

9.

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.

10.

Which of the following are functions of water?

a)

Removes waste products

b)

Maintain body temperature

c)

Transport nutrients

d)

Helps in digestion

11.

The nutrients that gives us energy are

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Calcium

d)

Fats

12.

The nutrient which helps in repairing the wear and tear of our body is

a)

Minerals

b)

Proteins

c)

Iodine

d)

Fats

13.

What is meant by the term a 'balanced diet'?

a)

Avoiding fast foods and eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

b)

Eating a variety of food types covering all 7 components of nutrients in their correct proportions.