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WorksheetsBALANCED DIET
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 33mins
Males usually require more energy than females because they
are more aggressive
lose heat more easily
are stronger
more active
What is 2 Plus 3 everyday?
2 meals and three snacks everyday
2 fruits and 3 vegetables everyday
2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables
none of the above
Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?
Which of the following are functions of water?
Removes waste products
Maintain body temperature
Transport nutrients
Helps in digestion
What will happen if we lack/ deficiency of vitamin C?
Blindness
Scurvy
Rickets
Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?
gender, age, weight, physical activity level
gender, hunger, age, weight
age, physical activity level, weight, trainer
age, physical activity level, gender, calories
What nutrient ratio is recommended if you want to balance your diet?
at least 20% carbohydrates, about 50% protein, no more than 30% fat
at least 40% carbohydrates, about 40% protein, no more than 20% fat
at least 40% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 30% fat
at least 50% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 20% fat
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fibre
Define the term 'balanced diet'
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet that contains all the food classes in the right quantities that are required by the body.
Which of the following food is on top of the food pyramid?
Rice, noodles, bread, grains and potatoes
Milk and dairy products
Fat, oil, sugar and salt
Fruits
State the difference between large body frame and smaller body frame.
Someone with large body frame is growing fast and more active than someone with smaller body frame.
A man with smaller body frame needs more energy compared to someone with bigger frame.
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.
People with large body frame and small body frame need the same amount of food daily.
Used by the body to repair cells and to grow. Eggs, cheese, beans, meats, and fish are good sources of this.
minerals
protein
vitamins
Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
Dairy products are mostly _______________ .
calcium-rich
fiber-rich
carbohydrate-rich
rich in starch
Whole grains are prefered because they comprise of ______________.
fatty acids
fiber and vitamins
Vitamin D and A
iodinized salt
_______________ is high in healthy monounsaturated fat.
mustard and hemp seed oil
canola and soy oil
corn , sesame and sunflower oil
olive oil
Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will
lead to a risk of heart disease
keep you healthy
build strong bones and muscles
help the immune system
Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?
Bones
Skin
Eyesight
Digestion
Identify the two micronutrients
Vitamins and Fibre
Minerals and Vitamin A, B, C
Fibre and Water
Vitamins and Minerals
WHAT ARE THE 7 NUTRIENTS?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Meats, Fibre, Water, Protein, and Dairy
Fruits, Milk, Fibre, Water, Sugar, Pork, and Vitamins
Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Water, Fibre, Proteins, and Vitamins
Carbohydrates, Fats, Fibres, Cheese, Meat, Protein, and Vegetables
