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Unit 1 Outcome 2: Nutrition

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
2.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

3.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

4.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

5.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
6.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
7.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
8.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
9.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

10.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
11.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
12.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

13.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

14.

Calcium is important in our diet's, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

15.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

16.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
17.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

18.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
19.

Peanut butter would belong in which food group?

a)

grain

b)

dairy

c)

fats

d)

protein

20.

Yogurt would be classified in which food group?

a)

protein

b)

dairy

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

21.

Represents foods and basic proportions arranged in 4 layers

a)

Australian guide to healthy eating

b)

Eating Pyramid

c)

The Healthy Eating Pyramid

d)

Food star rating

22.

What are risk nutrients?

a)

any nutrient that increases the chances of developing a certain condition

b)

if consumed excessively can negatively impact health

c)

protects from developing a certain condition

d)

Fibre and protein

23.

Portion sizes are not included. This is a limitation of which food selection model

a)

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

b)

The Healthy Eating Pyramid

c)

All of the above

24.

Which food section model/tool was created by Nutrition Australia

a)

AGTHE

b)

The healthy eating pyramid

c)

Food star rating

d)

None of the above

25.

Which of the following reasons did the Aus. Government develop the Australian Dietary Guidelines?

a)

There has been an increase in prevalence in diet related conditions

b)

The government had no recommendations regarding food intake before 2015

c)

Following the guidelines will increase the cost to hospitals for diet related conditions

d)

The World Health Organisation told them to

26.

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a visual representation of which Dietary Guidelines?

a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 3

c)

2 and 3

d)

3 and 4

e)

4 and 5

27.

Dietary Guideline number four is

a)

Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods

b)

Encourage and support breastfeeding

c)

Cook food hygienically

d)

Limit intake of saturated fat, salt and sugar

28.

According to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, the largest proportion of your diet should be

a)

Grains and Fruit

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and vegetables

d)

Grains and vegetables

29.

According to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating we should

a)

Drink 8 glasses of water each day

b)

Drink some water

c)

Drink plenty of water

d)

Drink lots of water

30.

Discretionary foods include

a)

Foods high in fibre

b)

Foods high in vitamins

c)

Foods high in unsaturated fat

d)

Foods high in saturated fat

31.

An example of a food containing high amounts of calcium is

a)

Carrots

b)

Wholegrain bread

c)

Eggs

d)

Low fat yoghurt

32.

Iron, found in lean meat and green leafy veges, is important for

a)

Transporting oxygen around the body

b)

Keeping bones strong

c)

Providing energy

d)

Improving hydration

33.

Which nutrients are linked to causing cardiovascular disease?

a)

polyunsaturated fats and fibre

b)

salt and saturated fat

c)

carbohydrates and calcium

d)

iron and calcium

34.

A similarity between the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy eating

a)

Both make reference to serving sizes

b)

Both are plate shaped

c)

Both encourage a wide variety of foods

d)

Both promote breastfeeding

35.

A difference between the healthy eating pyramid and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

a)

The pyramid references exercise, the AGHE doesn't

b)

The pyramid includes herbs, the AGHE doesn't

c)

The pyramid has four food groups, the AGHE has five

d)

The pyramid is a plate shape, the AGHE is a pyramid

36.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines are funded by

a)

The State Government

b)

The Federal Government

c)

Private Sector

d)

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

37.

How many dietary guidelines are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

38.

People should enjoy a wide variety of nutritious food from how many food groups?

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

39.

"To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs"

a)

Australian Dietary Guideline 1

b)

Australian Dietary Guideline 2

c)

Australian Dietary Guideline 3

d)

Part of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

40.

Non Government visual food model to encourage Australians to enjoy a variety of foods from the 5 food groups.

a)

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

b)

Healthy Living Pyramid

c)

Healthy Eating Pyramid

d)

Australian Dietary guidelines

41.

Australian Dietary Guideline 3 focuses on:

a)

Promoting physical activity

b)

Enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods

c)

Limiting intake of saturated fats and discretionary foods

d)

Promoting breastfeeding

42.

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a visual representation which promotes the general population to eat a wide variety of foods from the 5 food groups.

a)

True

b)

False

43.
What is the aim of the Australian Dietary Guidelines?
a)
To improve the health of certain sectors of the population. 
b)
To reduce the incidence of diet relate disease and improve the health of the Australian Community
c)
To confuse the community 
d)
to tell people exactly how much food they should be eating
44.
Where is the discretionary food on the AGHE Food Model placed?
a)

On the top right hand corner

b)

Within the plate

c)

On the bottom right hand corner

d)

On the bottom left hand corner

45.

Fibre is

a)

are compounds that help regulate m any vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.

b)

a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water.

c)

is an indigestible complex carbohydrate that is found in the tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

d)

the starches and sugars present in foods.

46.
Which of the following is not a nutrient group?
a)
water
b)
vitamins
c)
proteins
d)
milk
47.
An example of a complex carbohydrate is_________.
a)
whole grains
b)
nuts
c)
legumes
d)
all of the answers
48.
This nutrient provides long-term and steady energy.
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)

fibre

c)
simple carbohydrates
49.

Which of the following are considered healthy fats

a)

Trans Fats

b)

Polyunsaturated Fats

c)

Monounsaturated Fats

d)

Saturated Fats

50.
This micro-nutrient helps build hemoglobin which is the oxygen-carrying part of your red blood cells?
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)
Potassium
51.

B group vitamins

a)

Are essential in digestion

b)

Help to convert fuels into energy

c)

Can not be destroyed during cooking

52.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)

Fibre

b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
53.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
54.

Identify the source of nutrition information that is likely to provide the most reliable information

a)

dietician

b)

newspaper

c)

television

d)

internet

55.

Which of the following is NOT an example used as part of the R.E.A.L. strategy to validate online nutrition sources?

a)

Read the URL.

b)

Examine the site’s content.

c)

Ask questions about the author.

d)

Look at the company that produced the document.

56.

Which of the responses below are examples of strengths of the AGHE?

a)

It is easy for people to understand because it focusses on food and not food groups.

b)

The AGHE is visually appealing and is easy to understand.

c)

It can be confusing when trying to categorise foods such as Sandwiches or Pizza.

d)

Dividing food into key groups and showing the proportion of a persons diet these groups should make up is easy to understand and implement.

57.

What is a short term consequence of consuming inadequate amounts of Iron?

a)

Type 2 Diabetes

b)

Cardiovascular Disease

c)

Anaemia

d)

Osteoporosis

58.

Overconsuming foods high in Trans and Saturated Fats can lead to which long-term consequences?

a)

Cardiovascular Disease

b)

Dental Caries

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Obesity

59.

Inadequate intake of Calcium can lead to which long-term health consequence?

a)

Osteoperosis

b)

Colorectal Cancer

c)

High Blood Pressure

60.

Which nutritional imbalance is a leading cause of the short-term consequence, Dental Caries?

a)

Over consumption of Iron

b)

Inadequate intake of Vitamin B

c)

Inadequate intake of Fibre

d)

Over-consumption of food high in Sugar

61.

What are the long term consequences of inadequate Fibre intake?

a)

Colorectal Cancer

b)

Obesity

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Hypertension

62.

Excessive sodium consumption can lead to High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), which is a risk factor for which of the following conditions.

a)

Stroke

b)

Type 2 Diabetes

c)

Heart Attack

d)

Obesity

63.

Food Marketing is used by food manufacturers to increase awareness of their product in an attempt to encourage people to purchase it.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What is the aim of Immersive Marketing?

a)

To link social influencers to brands that suit their personality

b)

Running as many adds as possible during one particular TV show so viewers will not forget the product

c)

To integrate advertising into an experience to create an emotional connection between consumer and the product

d)

Running advertising on TV, Radio and social media so people can not escape the marketing of the product

65.

What for of marketing is being used when a product is frequently seen on a TV show or Movie?

a)

Product Placement

b)

Celebrity Endorsement

c)

Packaging

d)

Digital Advertising

66.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes:

a)

All disease of the lungs and brain.

b)

All disease of the heart and blood vessels.

c)

All injuries of the brain and spine.

d)

All injuries of the heart and lungs.

67.

Inadequate protein intake especially during youth could lead to

a)

increased blood volume.

b)

an immediate burst of energy.

c)

slow growth, impacting muscle tissue and reduced energy.

d)

lack of energy to socialise of participate in physical activity.

68.

The following are major food sources of fats.

a)

salmon, nuts, seeds and oils.

b)

monounsaturated fats.

c)

bread, milk, water and orange juice.

d)

spinach, fruit and vegetables.

69.

Water:

a)

Has a role in the production of collagen.

b)

The primary transportation system for the distribution of essential nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

c)

Provides 37Kj of energy per gram.

d)

The preferred source of energy for the body.

70.

Vitamin ____ helps the body absorb calcium, which leads to strong teeth and bones.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

D

d)

K

71.

Constipation, a short-term health consequence, can result from a diet low in which nutrient/s?

a)

fibre

b)

water

c)

protein

d)

both fibre and water

72.

Reduced energy levels are not related to insufficient

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

calcium

d)

iron

73.

Calcium is responsible for the

a)

ossification of bones and teeth

b)

transportation of minerals

c)

regulation of fluids

d)

transportation of oxygen

74.

Which of the following foods is not a key food source for iron?

a)

Citrus fruits

b)

Green leafy vegetables

c)

Tofu

d)

Lean red meat

75.

Which of the following statements best describes the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?

a)

a food selection guide which visually represents the proportion of the five food groups recommended for consumption each meal

b)

A food selection guide which visually represents the proportion of the five food groups recommended for consumption each day.

c)

a food selection guide which visually represents the number of serves of the five food groups recommended for consumption each meal.

d)

a food selection guide which visually represents the number of serves of the five food groups recommended for consumption each day.

76.

The Health Star Rating System is a food labelling system that rates the

a)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from 0 to 5 stars

b)

overall nutritional profile of foods and compares all food to one another, assigning each a rating out of 5 stars

c)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food based on risk nutrients

d)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from 1/2 a star to 5 stars

77.

Which of the following is not a short-term consequence of nutrition imbalance on youth health and wellbeing?

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Fatigue

c)

Constipation

d)

Dehydration

78.

Which of the following would be considered the most reliable source of information?

a)

A social media influencer

b)

A Current Affair

c)

Articles that have come from a university and endorsed by the government

d)

Ms Phillips in HHD

79.

Lack of food literacy would be considered a ______ for healthy eating

a)

family factor

b)

SES barrier

c)

social media barrier

d)

political factor

80.

Only consuming foods which are considered halal is an example of _______ influencing healthy eating.

a)

a social factor

b)

a cultural factor

c)

a religious barrier

d)

a family enabler

81.

Selecting a salad sandwich over a meat pie can be seen as

a)

consuming a nutrient dense meal rather than an energy dense one

b)

consuming an energy dense meal rather than a nutrient dense one

c)

Both are ridiculous because Maccas sometimes has 40% off!

d)

a smart choice

82.

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

a)

Increased risks of constipation as nothing 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.

83.

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

a)

Food security

b)

Hangry

c)

Drought

d)

Malnutrition

84.

What is food insecurity?

a)

Having enough food.

b)

Not being able to have access to food.

c)

Worried about being judged about what you're eating

d)

Empty plate.

85.

High cholesterol can increase your risk of developing heart disease because of the

a)

pressure

b)

plaque

c)

diabetes

d)

obesity

86.

Which type of cholesterol do we need to decrease to be healthier?

a)

LDL

b)

HDL

87.

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

88.

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.

89.

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.

90.

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.

91.

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

92.

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

93.

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".

94.

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".

95.

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".

96.

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".

97.

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

98.

Cultural factors that act as enablers or barriers to healthy eating in youth include

a)

gender and social media

b)

religion and family

c)

ethnicity and gender

d)

food labelling and religion

99.

The measurement of energy contained in food we use is Australia is?

a)

calorie

b)

Calorie

c)

Kilowatts

d)

Kilojoule

100.

A food label advertises the fact that the food is low in fat. This means:

a)

It is a healthy option

b)

It is an unhealthy option

c)

That it is likely to be high in sugar

d)

That it must have lots of protein

101.

If someone doesn't eat enough fruit, what effects can occur?

a)

A lack of fibre can lead to constipation and overeating (Short term)

b)

If fast food is eaten instead of fruit this can lead to overweight and obesity (Long term)

c)

Too much water from fruit can lead to dehydration (Short)

d)

If fast food is eaten instead of fruit this can lead to increased risk of disease eg cardiovascular disease. (Long)

102.

To assess the validity of food websites you can use what acronym?

a)

DEAL

b)

FEAL

c)

TEAL

d)

REAL

103.

REAL stands for?

a)

Ready Examine ASK Liaise

b)

Right Even Allow Like

c)

Real Eyes Ally Look

d)

Read (URL) Examine (Contents) Ask (For author) Look (at links)

104.

Enablers to healthy eating

a)

Are things that make you eat food

b)

Are factors that can encourage you to eat healthily

c)

Are factors that discourage healthy eating

d)

Are things that stop you eating

105.

Barriers to healthy eating

a)

Are things that make you eat food

b)

Are factors that can encourage you to eat healthily

c)

Are factors that discourage healthy eating

d)

Are things that stop you eating

106.

Political factors studied that can be enablers/barriers to healthy eating include?

a)

Food police and wars

b)

Food labelling

c)

Health demotion

d)

Nutrition information sourced from social media

107.

How can the Health star rating system promote healthy eating among youth?

a)

Enables youth to choose the healthiest option between like foods

b)

Enables youth to check levels of energy, unsat fat, pepper, salt and spices and make good decisions accordingly.

c)

Helps youth compare liquorice with yoghurt

d)

Enables youth to check levels of energy, sat fat, sugars, sodium and fibre and make good decisions accordingly.