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KS3: Diet Related Health & Illnesses

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Most diet-related diseases can be linked to: (Choose 3)

a)

Too much saturated fat

b)

Not eating enough sugar

c)

Too much salt

d)

Not eating enough fibre

e)

Leading an active lifestyle

2.

What does CHD stand for?

a)

Cardiovascular disease

b)

Coronary heart disease

c)

Carbohydrate health disorder

3.

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.

4.

Fill in the blank: (a)   means being 20% or above the normal weight for your height.

5.

________ ________ is when energy input (calories consumed through food and drink) is equal to energy output (calories used by the body for our energy requirements).

a)

Portion control

b)

Energy balance

c)

Balanced diet

d)

Exercise

6.

Foods that offer few, if any, nutrients but do supply calories.

a)

Nutrient Dense

b)

Empty Calorie Foods

c)

Nutritious Foods

d)

Supplemental Foods

7.

True or False: Type 1 diabetes is associated with being overweight.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The organ responsible for producing insulin is the...

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Pancreas

d)

Gallbladder

9.

Which of these guidelines would you not recommend to someone who is trying to increase fibre intake in their diet.

a)

Add nuts & seeds to home baking & breakfast cereals, e.g. chopped nuts added to crumble topping

b)

Choose wholegrain cereals over white, refined cereals.

c)

Add pulse vegetables to dishes, e.g. adding beans, peas & lentils to soups, stews & casseroles.

d)

Remove the skins from fruit and vegetables before eating.

10.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
11.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
12.
_____________ increases the risk of diet related diseases.
a)
High Blood Pressure
b)
Coronary Heart Disease
c)
Diabetes
d)
Obesity
13.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
14.
Which food contains carbohydrates?
a)
Fish
b)
Pasta
c)
Egg
d)
Carrot
15.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

16.

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

17.

True or false? Having a high BMI increases your risk of developing coronary heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the following diseases can be caused by a deficiency of iron?

a)

Anaemia

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Obesity

d)

Marasmus

19.

True or false? Reducing salt intake can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

21.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

b)

Carbohydrates improve digestion.

c)

Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

d)

Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

22.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
23.

1g of fat gives how many kilocalories of energy?

a)

9kcal

b)

3.5kcal

c)

4kcal

d)

7kcal

24.

The organ responsible for producing insulin is the...

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Pancreas

d)

Gallbladder

25.

Define the special diets with their dietary requirements

a)

Coeliac

1.

Gluten-free diet

b)

Diabetic

2.

Low sugar diet

c)

Anaemic

3.

Iron-rich foods

d)

Obesity

4.

Calorie-controlled diet

e)

Vegetarian

5.

Plant-based foods

26.

Which of the following is NOT a source of dietary fibre?

a)

Wholemeal pasta

b)

Eggs

c)

Wholegrain cereals

d)

Brown pasta

27.

Match the type of milk to the consumer you would give it to.

a)

Whole milk

1.

Young Children

b)

Almond milk

2.

Vegans

c)

Skimmed milk

3.

Health-conscious individuals

d)

Oat milk

4.

People with lactose intolerance

e)

Coconut milk

5.

People looking for dairy alternatives

28.

Match up the statements with the examples from the Eatwell Guide.

a)

Eat more of some foods from this

group and less of other foods from

this group.

1.

Beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat

b)

Eat at least 5 portions a day.

2.

Fruit and vegetables.

c)

Choose lower fat and lower sugar

options.

3.

Milk and dairy foods.

d)

Eat only small amounts of foods in

this group.

4.

Oils and spreads.

e)

Choose wholegrain or higher fibre

versions of foods in this group with

less added fat, salt and sugar.

5.

Bread, rice potatoes, yam, plantain,

past

29.

Match the key terms with the correct definition

a)

Basal Metabolic Rate

1.

The amount of energy needed by the

body j

b)

Physical Activity Level

2.

The amount of energy we use for

movement

c)

Energy balance

3.

The amount of energy we take in each

day

d)

Kilocalorie

4.

One of the units for measuring energy.

30.

The percentage of energy which should be obtained from different nutrients is as follows:

​ (a)   should provide you with ​ (b)   of your daily intake of energy.

Fat should provide you with no more than ​ (c)   of your daily intake of energy.

​ (d)   should provide you with ​ (e)   of your daily intake of energy.

Choose from the below words
15%
35%
Carbohydrates
50%
Protein
Fat
Vitamin C
Fibre
75%