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Nutrition and Youth Health and Wellbeing HHD

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is FALSE about macronutrients?

a)

Are required in the body in large amounts

b)

Are protein, fats and carbs

c)

Are vitamins and minerals

d)

Provide energy for the body

2.

Which of the following is TRUE about micronutrients?

a)

Are required in the body in large amounts

b)

Are protein, fats and carbs

c)

Are vitamins and minerals

d)

Must be supplemented using tablets or capsules

3.

What is a kilojoule (kJ)?

a)

A unit of measuring energy intake and expenditure

b)

A unit of weight used to calculate how much energy food will contain

c)

The amount of a particular vitamin in certain foods

d)

Can be found in some foods but not others

4.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

a)

Carbs

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

5.

How many types of fat are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

Which is the main building block for our muscles?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbs

d)

Calcium

7.

Which of the following is a mineral responsible for strong bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Carbohydrates

8.

Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport around the body?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Niacin

9.

Which classifications of fats are considered to be "good fats"?

a)

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

b)

Saturated and trans fats

c)

Monounsaturated and trans fats

d)

Polyunsaturated and saturated fats

10.

Which of the following is a short term consequence of insufficient vitamin B consumption?

a)

Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

b)

Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

c)

Headaches, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.

d)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.

11.

Which of the following is a short term consequence of insufficient fibre consumption?

a)

Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

b)

Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

c)

Headaches, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.

d)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.

12.

Which of the following is a short term consequence of insufficient water consumption?

a)

Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

b)

Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

c)

Headaches, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.

d)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.

13.

Which of the following is a short term consequence of excessive sodium consumption?

a)

Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

b)

Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

c)

Increased cholesterol levels, leading to fatty deposits in the blood vessels.

d)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.

14.

Which of the following is a short term consequence of excessive saturated and trans fats consumption?

a)

Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

b)

Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

c)

Increased cholesterol levels, leading to fatty deposits in the blood vessels.

d)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.

15.

Which of the following is a long term consequence of excessive sugar consumption?

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Low energy

c)

Not enough red bleed cells in the body

d)

Brittle bones

16.

Which of the following is a long term consequence of over consumption of fats, carbs and proteins?

a)

Anemia leading to decreased energy levels

b)

Osteoporosis leading to weak and brittle bones

c)

Increased blood volume increasing oxygen carrying capacity

d)

Excess adipose (fat) tissue leading to weight gain, overweight and/or obesity

17.

Which of the following is the MOST RELIABLE source of nutritional information for an individual?

a)

Fitness Influencer

b)

Dietitian

c)

Nutritionist

d)

A Facebook Article shared by your Aunt

18.

Which of the following should you look for to evaluate a studies reliability?

a)

How large was the sample size? (The amount of people used for the study)

b)

What are the authors credentials? Do they have training in the area?

c)

Are there references to back up the claims? Have multiple people looked at this topic?

d)

All of the above

19.

Which of the following definitions is most accurate when describing immersive marketing?

a)

A technique that involves seamlessly integrating advertising into a complete experience for the consumer.

Eg. Scan and win programs or Coles little shops promo.

b)

A famous person talking about a product. This increases "desirability" of a product.

c)

Companies subtly promote their product by having it visible in TV, movies or other media. Shown without interrupting the viewer.

d)

People with large social media followings talking about or promoting a product because their audience sees them as a 'trusted source".

20.

Which of the following definitions is most accurate when describing product placement?

a)

A technique that involves seamlessly integrating advertising into a complete experience for the consumer.

Eg. Scan and win programs or Coles little shops promo.

b)

A famous person talking about a product. This increases "desirability" of a product.

c)

Companies subtly promote their product by having it visible in TV, movies or other media. Shown without interrupting the viewer.

d)

People with large social media followings talking about or promoting a product because their audience sees them as a 'trusted source".

21.

Which of the following definitions is most accurate when describing celebrity endorsement?

a)

A technique that involves seamlessly integrating advertising into a complete experience for the consumer.

Eg. Scan and win programs or Coles little shops promo.

b)

A famous person talking about a product. This increases "desirability" of a product.

c)

Companies subtly promote their product by having it visible in TV, movies or other media. Shown without interrupting the viewer.

d)

People with large social media followings talking about or promoting a product because their audience sees them as a 'trusted source".

22.

Which of the following definitions is most accurate when describing social influencers/bloggers promoting products?

a)

A technique that involves seamlessly integrating advertising into a complete experience for the consumer.

Eg. Scan and win programs or Coles little shops promo.

b)

A famous person talking about a product. This increases "desirability" of a product.

c)

Companies subtly promote their product by having it visible in TV, movies or other media. Shown without interrupting the viewer.

d)

People with large social media followings talking about or promoting a product because their audience sees them as a 'trusted source".

23.

Enablers and barriers to healthy eating fall into 3 categories. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

a)

Social Factors

b)

Physical Factors

c)

Cultural Factors

d)

Political Factors

24.

Which food selection model/s were developed by the Australian Government?

a)

The Healthy Eating Pyramid only

b)

The Australian Guide to Healthy eating and the Health Star Rating

c)

The Health Star Rating only

d)

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Healthy Eating Pyramid

25.

What is the purpose of food selection models?

a)

A cheaper alternative to seeing a dietitian or nutritionist.

b)

To make creating a shopping list easier

c)

As a rigid set of rules for all Australians to follow

d)

Make health information more easily accessible