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nutrition/healthy eating habits

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

Macronutrients are

a)

carbohydrates, proteins and fat

b)

fat, vitamins and minerals

c)

carbohydrates, proteins and minerals

d)

fat, fiber and vitamins

2.

Micronutrients are

a)

carbohydrates, fat and minerals

b)

minerals, vitamins and fiber

c)

proteins, vitamins and fiber

d)

proteins, vitamins and minerals

3.

What is a good source of animal protein?

a)

bread, fish and eggs

b)

meat, eggs and nuts

c)

eggs, dairy and poultry

d)

meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy,

4.

Vitamins cannot be produced by our body. They must be eaten with our food. We can find them a lot in:

a)

sugary drinks and chocolate

b)

pastry and bread

c)

fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk, fish and eggs

d)

frozen food

5.

Which vitamin strengthens your immune system?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin E

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Vitamin C

6.

Which vitamins are fat soluble?So they can be stored in our body

a)

Vitamins B and D

b)

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

c)

Vitamins A, B and C

d)

Vitamins B, B12 and B6

7.

Which vitamins are water soluble? Which means they cannot be stored in our body

a)

All Vitamins of Group B, Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin K and C

c)

Vitamin C and Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin C and Vitamin B6

8.

What are the macrominerals that our body needs to function?

a)

Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Phospherus, Magnesium and Sulfur

b)

Salt, Chloride, Calcium and Phospherus

c)

Magnesium, Silver, Gold and Sodium

d)

Calcium, Potassium and Mercury

9.

Microminerals or trace minerals are also needed in a small amout. The most important are:

a)

Iron, Zinc, Mercury, Aluminium

b)

Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium and Copper

c)

Iron, Selenium, Copper and Aluminium

d)

Iron, Arsenic, Selenium, Copper and Zinc

10.

Fiber is a kind of

a)

protein that we can digest easily

b)

carbohydrate that we cannot digest

c)

fat that we need for our stomac

d)

carbohydrate that is mainly found in sugar

11.

Fat is needed for our body

a)

because food tastes better with fat

b)

because our heart requires a lot of fat

c)

because it gives our body energy and protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients.

d)

because our brain burns a lot of fat

12.

Which problems can occur when you are obese?

a)

Your risk of getting diabetes2 , a heart attack or a stroke are a lot higher.

b)

You might get more allergies

c)

Your might have problems with your ears

d)

You might get cancer

13.

Secondary phytochemicals (substances contained in plants)

a)

are not very useful for our body

b)

make us bloat

c)

are poisonous

d)

are very beneficial for our health (they are antioxidative)

14.

The maximum consumption of sugar should not be more than 100 calories which is

a)

20 teaspons or 60 grams

b)

80 teaspons or 200 grams

c)

6 teaspoons or 24 grams

d)

15 teaspoos or 52

15.

Essential fatty acids are found in

a)

chicken and bread

b)

fish and shellfish as well in seaweed oil, flaxseed (linseed) and flaxseed oil, hemp seed, olive oil, soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

c)

liver and eggs

d)

vegetables

16.

Good sources of calcium are

a)

lemons, oranges and kiwi

b)

milk, cheese and other dairy foods. green leafy vegetables – such as curly kale and okra

c)

potatoes, carotts and strawberries

d)

chocolate and coffee

17.

Calcium is needed for

a)

strong bones and your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.

b)

your eyes

c)

for your stomach

d)

for your hair

18.

Which foods contain hidden sugars?

a)

breakfast cereal, sausages, yoghurt, soft drinks and salad dressings

b)

mineral water and milk

c)

meat and sausages

d)

cheese and eggs