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Balanced Diet

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
2.
Which food contains carbohydrates?
a)
Fish
b)
Pasta
c)
Egg
d)
Carrot
3.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
4.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
5.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

6.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

a)

Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

7.

Which statement is correct?

a)

balanced diet makes you feel good

b)

unhealthy food is good for your body

c)

healthy eating is bad for you

d)

by eating healthy you can get sick with a disease that can't be cured

8.
Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
9.
You consume 2 servings of ice cream, how many calories are you consuming?
*150 calories per serving
a)
150
b)
275
c)
300
d)
350
10.

When choosing a food to eat, why is it important to look for the amount of added sugars in the food? Consuming a lot of added sugar...

a)

makes food taste better

b)

is beneficial for your heart

c)

is a leading risk factor for many diseases

d)

gives you wings

11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
14.
Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
15.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
16.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
17.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

18.

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

19.

Sugars and fats must be a very small propotion of a balanced diet.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

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.

21.

What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?

a)

gender, age, weight, physical activity level

b)

gender, hunger, age, weight

c)

age, physical activity level, weight, trainer

d)

age, physical activity level, gender, calories

22.

What nutrient ratio is recommended if you want to balance your diet?

a)

at least 20% carbohydrates, about 50% protein, no more than 30% fat

b)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 40% protein, no more than 20% fat

c)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 30% fat

d)

at least 50% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 20% fat

23.

What is kwashiorkor caused by?

a)

Severe malnutrition

b)

Overnutrition

c)

Junk food

24.

What causes scurvy?

a)

Vitamin A deficiency

b)

Vitamin C deficiency

c)

Calcium deficiency

25.

What causes rickets?

a)

Vitamin A Deficiency

b)

Vitamin C deficiency

c)

Vitamin D deficiency

26.

What is the purpose of Iron?

a)

Transport oxygen to the cells, blood cell formation, etc.

b)

Produce thyroid hormones

c)

When a person consumes too many calories.

27.

Vitamin D works with what other mineral to keep bones strong?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

28.
Calcium, Sodium, and Fluoride are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
29.

The disease characterized by feeling tired and looking pale is:

a)

anemia

b)

goiter

c)

diabetes

d)

osteoporosis

30.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
31.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
32.

what nutrient is this? fish, meat, chiken and egg

a)

protien

b)

fat

c)

vitamins

d)

carbohydrate

33.

if we eat to much fat we will face an issue which is

a)

fever

b)

heart diseases

c)

kidney problem

d)

our blood cells blurst

34.

what does balanced diet mean?

a)

eating only protien and fat

b)

eating only carbohydrates

c)

eating all the foods in a small amount

d)

eating only saturates

35.

why is it very important to eat all kinds of food in a small amount

a)

because we will put on weight

b)

becausewe will be very thin

c)

because its very dangerous for us!

d)

because if we eat only protien or(any nutrients only) we will face some difficulties in our health

36.

fat is good for

a)

little energy

b)

for making us fat

c)

to keep us fit

d)

to help our digestive system

37.

fibre is good for

a)

to keep our stomach and bowels healthy

b)

our eyes

c)

to help us here well

38.

vitamins our good for

a)

to keep us healthy from any bacteria

b)

to keep us unhealthy

c)

to keep us fit

d)

to keep us strong

39.

carrot , orange and apples

a)

fibre

b)

vitamins

c)

protien

d)

fat

40.

sugar, oil and cheese

a)

fat

b)

saturates

c)

preotien

d)

cholesterol

41.

chicken , eggs and fish

a)

fat

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

protien

42.
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.
43.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
44.
Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.
a)
same
b)
more
c)
equal
d)
less
45.

Which component of healthy that helps food moving through the gut?

a)

Fibre

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Protein

46.

Which most nutrient that contain in chicken, fish, and meat?

a)

Minerals

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Carbohydrate

47.

Which food contains carbohydrates?

a)

Fish

b)

Egg

c)

Pasta

d)

Carrot

48.

What function to be precise of protein?

a)

Provide energy

b)

For growth and repair the cell

c)

Maintain health

49.

What will happen if we lack/ deficiency of vitamin C?

a)

Blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

50.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
51.

Which of the following factors determine the energy requirement of humans?

a)

Occupation/ Daily activities

b)

Age

c)

Gender

d)

All of the above

52.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
53.
What does saturated fat do?
a)
Help with digestion of food.
b)
Provide quick bursts of energy.
c)
Provides us with essential nutrients.
d)
Raise cholesterol.
54.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

a)

bread

b)

Steak

c)

Eggs

d)

Chicken

55.

Deficiency of Vitamin D causes

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Marasmus

d)

Flu

56.

Anaemia is causee by deficiency of

a)

Protein

b)

Iron

c)

Iodine

d)

Fat

57.

__________ helps in protecting our body against diseases.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

58.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

59.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

60.
I am found in plant and animal sources like peanut butter and eggs. What nutrient am I?
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Sugar
d)
Iron
61.

Body's main source of energy. Whole grain breads, rice, pasta, and many fruits and vegetables are good sources of this.`

a)

protein

b)

minerals

c)

carbohydrates

d)

fats

62.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
63.
Which food contains carbohydrates?
a)
Fish
b)
Pasta
c)
Egg
d)
Carrot
64.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
65.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
66.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

67.

What group do these foods belong to?

a)

Sugars and Fat

b)

Dairy

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

68.

Which of the following are functions of water?

a)

Removes waste products

b)

Maintain body temperature

c)

Transport nutrients

d)

Helps in digestion

69.
__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food
a)
Fruits & vegetables
b)
Chocolate & Ice cream
c)
Milk & Cheese
d)
Pancake & Maple syrup
70.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
71.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
72.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
73.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
74.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
75.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
76.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
77.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
78.

which components make up most of the dry mass of a balanced diet?

a)

calcium, carbohydrates, fats

b)

carbohydrates, fats, proteins

c)

fats, protein, vitamins

d)

proteins, vitamins, calcium

79.

With reference to the recommended dietary allowance chart (click on the image), state the required amount of energy that is needed by a teenage boy who is 13 years old.

a)

a. 2200

b)

b. 3000

c)

c. 2500

d)

d. 2900

80.

Human beings need food. Which is not a reason that supports that statement.

a)

a. The energy gain from food supports activities like breathing, digestion, work and play.

b)

b. Food contain useful chemical substances needed by the body.

c)

c. Food keeps the stomach full and comfortable.

d)

d. Food contains vitamins that protects the body.

81.

A balanced diet contains all the nutrients in the correct amounts to meet an individual’s nutritional needs.

a)

a. TRUE

b)

b. FALSE

82.

Which shows an excellent example of ‘variety’ in their meal?

a)

a. Rice, oats, potato and noodles

b)

b. Mandarin orange, citrus orange, lemon and honey orange

c)

c. Bread, lettuce, tomato and vegetable soup

d)

d. Brown rice, tofu, spinach and orange

83.

Energy imbalance happens when energy intake is more or less than energy expenditure. Which is the outcome when intake is more than expenditure

a)

a. body uses stored fats as energy. Leading to weight loss over time.

b)

b. energy will be stored as body fat. Leading to weight gain over time.

c)

c. body weight is maintained. Achieving energy balance and a healthy weight.

d)

d. Nothing haappens to the body. Food is digested and excreted as waste maaterial.

84.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

a)

Bread

b)

Fruit

c)

Meat and fish

d)

Crisps

85.

Which food group is needed for growth and repair?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins and minerals

d)

Protein

86.

Which mineral is needed to ensure you have strong bones and teeth?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Sodium

87.

Which food group provides immediate energy for exercise?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Fibre

88.

Which of following foods is a good source of fibre?

a)

Cereal

b)

Burger

c)

Pasta

d)

Yoghurt

89.

Which of these is NOT associated with balanced diet?

a)

nutrients

b)

minerals

c)

alcohols

90.

food rich in carbohydrate

a)

pulse

b)

milk

c)

potato

d)

all

91.

Too much of these foods are harmful to our body

a)

cereals

b)

milk products

c)

fats and oils

d)

vegetabes

92.

these foods are rich in fibre

a)

biscuits

b)

samosa

c)

vegetable salad

d)

tea

93.

What is the consequence of consuming too much salt?

a)

Obesity

b)

Diabetes

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Anaemia

94.

What happens to the excess energy that is consumed?

a)

Burnt off

b)

Used in respiration

c)

Converted to fat

d)

Converted to carbohydrates

95.

What are the health risks if too much sugar is consumed?

a)

Type 1 diabetes

b)

Type 2 diabetes

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Anaemia

96.

Most people consume _______________, ____________ and salt and sugar sweetened drinks up to 6 times a day (Healthy Ireland Survey 2016). There are no recommended servings for Top Shelf foods and drinks because they are not needed for good health.

(a)  

97.

How much water is recommended daily?

a)

8 cups or glasses of water

b)

5 cups or glasses of water

c)

15 cups or glasses of water

d)

3 cups or glasses of water

98.

What should you eat to keep your health?

4 lines
99.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
100.
You consume 2 servings of ice cream, how many calories are you consuming?
*150 calories per serving
a)
150
b)
275
c)
300
d)
350

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