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WorksheetsDietary disorders Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a dietary disorder?
A health problem caused by eating too much sugar
A health problem caused by having an unbalanced diet
A health problem caused by not drinking enough water
A health problem caused by eating too many fruits
What does the term "modifiable" describe?
Risk factors that can be changed or altered
Risk factors that cannot be changed or altered
A careful plan or method
The food that we eat
What does the term "non-modifiable" describe?
Risk factors that can be changed or altered
Risk factors that cannot be changed or altered
A careful plan or method
The food that we eat
What is a risk factor?
Something that decreases your chances of getting a disease
Something that increases your chances of getting a disease
A careful plan or method
The food that we eat
What does physical health relate to?
Our emotional health
The body and its functioning
The food that we eat
A careful plan or method
What does mental health relate to?
Our emotional health
The body and its functioning
The food that we eat
A careful plan or method
What portion of your food should be made up of starchy carbohydrates?
Just over 1/2
Just over 1/3
Just over 1/4
Just over 1/5
Which of the following is a higher fibre variety of starchy carbohydrates?
White rice
Refined pasta
Wholewheat pasta
White bread
What are the two main types of fat?
Saturated and unsaturated
Solid and liquid
Animal and plant
Natural and artificial
Which of the following foods is high in saturated fat?
Vegetable oils
Oily fish
Avocados
Butter
What can too much saturated fat increase in the blood?
Sugar
Cholesterol
Protein
Calcium
Which of the following is an example of unsaturated fat?
Sausages
Cream
Vegetable oils
Pies
What can sugary foods and drinks contribute to if consumed too often?
Weight gain
Muscle growth
Improved vision
Stronger bones
What happens when our energy balance is even?
We gain weight.
We lose weight.
Our weight remains the same.
We become underweight.
What is likely to happen if we consume more calories than we use?
We lose weight.
We gain weight.
Our weight remains the same.
We become underweight.
Which of the following is a physical health issue?
Anxiety
Depression
High blood pressure
Relationship problems
What does portion control help with?
Increasing calorie intake
Restricting calorie intake
Ignoring calorie intake
Doubling calorie intake
Select the recommended amount of moderate physical activity for an adolescent per week from the following options.
30 minutes per day
60 minutes per day
45 minutes per day
Which of the following is a healthier alternative to whole milk?
Low fat spread
Semi-skimmed milk
Weetabix
Fruit salad pots
What is the recommended maximum amount of sugar for a teenager per day?
5 cubes
7 cubes
10 cubes
12 cubes
Which type of sugar is found in intact/whole fruit and vegetables?
Free sugar
Added sugar
Intrinsic sugar
Processed sugar
What is a significant contributing factor to overweight and obesity?
Intrinsic sugar
Free sugar
Natural sugar
Whole sugar
Why should we not drink more than one small glass of fruit juice/smoothies per day?
Because it can make you sleepy
Because it can damage your teeth
Because it has no nutrients
Because it is too expensive
What does CVD stand for?
Cardiovascular Disease
Coronary Vascular Disease
Cardiac Vascular Disorder
Coronary Vein Disease
What can cause the coronary arteries to become narrowed or blocked?
Fatty deposits or cholesterol
Blood clots
Water retention
Muscle spasms
What happens to the blood supply to the heart when the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked?
It is reduced
It increases
It remains the same
It stops completely
What is the name of the medical event that occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked?
Stroke
Heart attack
Seizure
Aneurysm
What does CHD stand for?
Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiac Heart Disorder
Coronary Health Disease
Cardiac Health Disorder
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
Eating too much saturated fat
Smoking
Gender – being male
Lack of physical activity
What is the effect of eating too much saturated fat on the body?
Increases blood pressure
Increases cholesterol levels
Damages heart muscle
Reduces amount of oxygen reaching the heart
How does consuming too much salt affect the body?
Increases cholesterol levels
Increases blood pressure
Reduces amount of oxygen reaching the heart
Causes abnormal heart rhythms
What is one of the effects of smoking on the heart?
Increases cholesterol levels
Reduces blood pressure
Makes blood more likely to clot
Causes abnormal heart rhythms
Which of the following is a consequence of lack of physical activity?
Increases cholesterol levels
Reduces blood pressure
Causes obesity
Increases oxygen reaching the heart
Which of the following is a key component of the Mediterranean diet?
More fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals, nuts and pulses, seeds and fish
More red meat and dairy foods
High sugar and processed foods
Fast food and sugary drinks
What type of fat is found in oily fish that helps reduce the likelihood of a blood clot developing in an artery?
Saturated fat
Omega 3
Trans fat
Monounsaturated fat
Which of the following foods is naturally low in fat and calories and contains antioxidant vitamins that reduce the risk of CHD?
Red meat
Dairy foods
Fruit and vegetables
Sugary snacks
What type of fat does olive oil provide that is thought to reduce the risk of CHD?
Saturated fat
Trans fat
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat
How do wholegrain foods help in reducing the strain put on the heart?
By increasing cholesterol levels
By reducing snacking and therefore overweight and obesity
By increasing sugar levels
By providing high levels of saturated fat
What is necessary for the growth of strong bones?
A good supply of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous, and protein
A good supply of vitamin C and iron
A good supply of carbohydrates and fats
A good supply of water and fiber
Which of the following activities can help increase peak bone mass?
Swimming
Running
Cycling
Sleeping
Which of the following should be limited to maintain bone health?
Water intake
Alcohol intake
Fruit intake
Protein intake
Which of the following is a good non-dairy source of calcium?
White flour
Pulses
Butter
Cheese
Why is vitamin D important for healthy bones?
It helps absorb calcium from food
It helps in digestion
It provides energy
It helps in muscle growth
Which of the following is a good dietary source of vitamin D?
Bread
Eggs
Rice
Pasta
How is vitamin D made in the body?
It is made in the liver
It is made in the stomach
It is made under the skin when it is exposed to sunlight
It is made in the kidneys
What is coeliac disease?
A condition where the body reacts to a protein called gluten
A condition where the body reacts to sugar
A condition where the body reacts to dairy
A condition where the body reacts to fat
What happens to the villi in the small intestine when someone has coeliac disease?
They become damaged/flattened
They grow larger
They become stronger
They disappear
Which of the following foods contain gluten?
Wheat, barley, oats, and rye
Rice, potatoes, and corn
Meat, fish, and poultry
Fruit and vegetables
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of coeliac disease?
Nausea
Tiredness
Constipation
Increased growth in children
Which of the following foods is gluten-free?
Bread
Corn
Breakfast cereals
Sausages
