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Nutrition revision

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
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
3.
Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.
a)
same
b)
more
c)
equal
d)
less
4.

_________________ is necessary to building maintenance and repair of body tissue.

a)

sugar

b)

protein

c)

salt

d)

oil

5.

The best protein choice would be?

a)

onion rings

b)

grains

c)

chicken

d)

white bread

6.

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

a)

focus on just one food

b)

take in lots of lean meat

c)

eat only green vegetables

d)

eat a wide variety of foods

7.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
8.
If you don't eat enough fibre you may become
a)
dehydrated
b)
ill
c)
fat
d)
constipated
9.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

10.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What group do these foods belong to?

a)

Sugars and Fat

b)

Dairy

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

12.

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

13.

Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?

a)

Cheese

b)

Milk

c)

Yoghurt

d)

Oils

14.

Sugars and fats must be a small proportion of a balanced diet.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

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.

16.

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.

17.

These are elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
18.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
19.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
20.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion