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Australian Dietary Guidelines

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many dietary guidelines are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

2.

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your (a)  

3.

People should enjoy a wide variety of nutritious food from how many food groups?

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

4.

Which of the following foods should you limit your intake of?

a)

Foods high in saturated fats

b)

Foods which contain predominantly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats

c)

Foods and drinks containing added salt

d)

Foods and drinks containing added sugars

e)

Fruit and vegetables

5.

Breastfeeding is supported

a)

True

b)

False

6.

"To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs"

a)

Australian Dietary Guideline 1

b)

Australian Dietary Guideline 2

c)

Australian Dietary Guideline 3

d)

Part of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

7.

Australian Dietary Guideline 3 focuses on:

a)

Promoting physical activity

b)

Enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods

c)

Limiting intake of saturated fats and discretionary foods

d)

Promoting breastfeeding

8.

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating represents

a)

Australian Dietary Guidelines 1 and 2

b)

Australian Dietary Guidelines 2 and 3

c)

Australian Dietary Guidelines 4 and 5

d)

All Australian Dietary Guidelines

9.

Plenty of vegetables, including different (a)   and colours, and legumes/beans

10.

Which is not an examples of Grain (cereal) foods:

a)

mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties

b)

breads

c)

rice, pasta and noodles

d)

couscous, oats, quinoa and barley

e)

nuts and seeds

11.

Which of the following are examples of protein foods

a)

Lean meats, poultry and fish

b)

Tofu, nuts and seeds

c)

Eggs

d)

Legumes/beans

12.

Which are examples of dairy and the alternatives which fit in the AGHE

a)

Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat

b)

Soy milk

c)

Reduced fat ricotta

d)

Milk powder

13.

Which of these foods fit in the discretionary food section

a)

Apples

b)

Apple pie

c)

Sports drinks

d)

Water

14.

Which of the following are considered a serve of fruit

a)

A whole watermelon

b)

A grape

c)

A pear

d)

Two apricots

15.

Which of the following are considered a serve of vegetables

a)

1 cup of lettuce/salad mix

b)

1/2 a medium potato

c)

1/2 cup of cooked vegetables (e.g. peas, carrot and corn)

d)

1 cup of beans

16.

How many serves of grains per day are 14-18 year olds recommended to consume

(a)  

17.

How many serves of fruit per day are 14-18 year olds recommended to consume

(a)  

18.

How many serves of lean meats per day are 14-18 year olds recommended to consume

(a)  

19.

How many serves of dairy per day are 14-18 year olds recommended to consume

(a)  

20.

How many serves of vegetables per day are 14-18 year old females recommended to consume

(a)  

21.

How many serves of vegetables per day are 14-18 year old males recommended to consume

(a)