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BALANCED DIET

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
2.

Males usually require more energy than females because they

a)

are more aggressive

b)

lose heat more easily

c)

are stronger

d)

more active

3.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
4.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product? 
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
5.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins  
6.
What information must be listed on a food label?
a)
Ingredient List
b)
Calories per serving
c)
Serving size
d)
All of these answers
7.

What is 2 Plus 3 everyday?

a)

2 meals and three snacks everyday

b)

2 fruits and 3 vegetables everyday

c)

2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables

d)

none of the above

8.

Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of the following are functions of water?

a)

Removes waste products

b)

Maintain body temperature

c)

Transport nutrients

d)

Helps in digestion

10.

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

a)

Blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

11.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

12.

What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?

a)

gender, age, weight, physical activity level

b)

gender, hunger, age, weight

c)

age, physical activity level, weight, trainer

d)

age, physical activity level, gender, calories

13.

What nutrient ratio is recommended if you want to balance your diet?

a)

at least 20% carbohydrates, about 50% protein, no more than 30% fat

b)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 40% protein, no more than 20% fat

c)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 30% fat

d)

at least 50% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 20% fat

14.

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Fibre

15.

Define the term 'balanced diet'

a)

A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.

b)

A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.

c)

A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.

d)

A diet that contains all the food classes in the right quantities that are required by the body.

16.

Which of the following food is on top of the food pyramid?

a)

Rice, noodles, bread, grains and potatoes

b)

Milk and dairy products

c)

Fat, oil, sugar and salt

d)

Fruits

17.

State the difference between large body frame and smaller body frame.

a)

Someone with large body frame is growing fast and more active than someone with smaller body frame.

b)

A man with smaller body frame needs more energy compared to someone with bigger frame.

c)

A person with a large body frame needs to take a bigger portion of food than smaller body frame because he or she needs to have more energy.

d)

People with large body frame and small body frame need the same amount of food daily.

18.

Used by the body to repair cells and to grow. Eggs, cheese, beans, meats, and fish are good sources of this.

a)

minerals

b)

protein

c)

vitamins

19.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.
Drinking 8½ to 11½ glasses of fluids a day is a good strategy for maintaining good health.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
21.
Essential amino acids are produced by your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
 _____ is a graphic designed to remind people how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.
a)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b)
Daily Values
c)
Nutrition Facts Label
d)
MyPlate.gov
23.

Dairy products are mostly _______________ .

a)

calcium-rich

b)

fiber-rich

c)

carbohydrate-rich

d)

rich in starch

24.

Whole grains are prefered because they comprise of ______________.

a)

fatty acids

b)

fiber and vitamins

c)

Vitamin D and A

d)

iodinized salt

25.

_______________ is high in healthy monounsaturated fat.

a)

mustard and hemp seed oil

b)

canola and soy oil

c)

corn , sesame and sunflower oil

d)

olive oil

26.

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

a)

lead to a risk of heart disease

b)

keep you healthy

c)

build strong bones and muscles

d)

help the immune system

27.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
28.

Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?

a)

Bones

b)

Skin

c)

Eyesight

d)

Digestion

29.

Identify the two micronutrients

a)

Vitamins and Fibre

b)

Minerals and Vitamin A, B, C

c)

Fibre and Water

d)

Vitamins and Minerals

30.

WHAT ARE THE 7 NUTRIENTS?

a)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Meats, Fibre, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Fibre, Water, Sugar, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Water, Fibre, Proteins, and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Fibres, Cheese, Meat, Protein, and Vegetables