WorksheetsNutrition Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 16mins
What are some benefits of eating well?
Contributes to quality of life
Increases the risk of infection
Reduces the risk of premature death
Helps maintain healthy body weight
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good nutrition?
Helps maintain healthy body weight
Reduces the risk of chronic conditions
Increases the risk of heart disease
Protects against infection
According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, which of the following food groups should be included in your diet every day?
Vegetables and legumes/beans
Grain (cereal) foods
Lean meats and poultry
Which of the following statements is true about the nutrients you need?
Who needs good nutrition every day throughout life?
Only children
Only adults
Everyone
Only pregnant women
According to research, what do Australians of all ages generally not eat enough of?
Vegetables, fruit, grains, meat and alternatives, and dairy products and alternatives
Pastries, ice cream, and chips
Sugar, salt, and saturated fat
Fast food and takeaways
What is an example of discretionary food?
Vegetables
Ice cream
Wholemeal pasta
Dried legumes
What percentage of the total burden of disease in Australia is due to poor diet?
More than 7%
Less than 5%
Exactly 10%
About 3%
What do Australia and New Zealand have to ensure food safety?
A joint food regulation system
A shared grocery store chain
A common diet plan
A joint exercise program
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the food regulation system in Australia and New Zealand?
Ensuring food is safe and suitable to eat
Making food taste better
Accurate labeling of food contents and nutritional value
Supporting consumers to make healthier food choices
What is one way to shop healthily according to the document?
Choosing processed discretionary foods
Choosing nutritious, fresh, and whole foods
Buying only frozen meals
Avoiding all types of dairy products
Why is it important to understand food labels?
To know what you are buying
To make the food look more attractive
To increase the price of the food
To reduce the cooking time
What information is required by legislation to be included on most packaged food labels in Australia?
Ingredients, energy and nutrition information, use-by date, and use and storage instructions
Price, brand name, and country of origin
Cooking instructions, serving suggestions, and flavor description
Manufacturer's address, barcode, and recycling information
Which of the following cooking methods should be avoided to maintain a healthy diet?
Grilling
Poaching
Frying in oil
Stir-frying
What is one benefit of cooking more than you need for one meal?
It allows you to eat more food in one sitting
You can freeze the leftovers for another day or take them to work for lunch
It helps you avoid eating vegetables
It increases the fat content of your meals
What is one of the benefits of eating breakfast every day?
It helps you skip lunch
It makes you eat more during the day
It helps you eat healthier
It reduces the need for exercise
What is important to maintain when it comes to meal routines?
Eating at different times every day
Keeping a consistent routine every day
Skipping meals occasionally
Eating only one large meal a day
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for eating healthier snacks?
Buying chips in advance
Eating alone
Turning the TV on during meals
Planning and preparing snacks in advance
What is a healthier option when eating out or ordering takeaway?
Fried options over grilled options
Chips as a side over vegetables or salad
Sushi or a salad sandwich over chips, pies, pizzas, sausage rolls, or hamburgers
Creamy sauces over tomato-based sauces
What is one benefit of eating with friends and family?
It makes you eat faster
People who eat together tend to eat healthier
It encourages eating more junk food
It distracts you from your meal
What is a healthier choice for sauces when eating out?
Creamy sauces
Tomato-based sauces
Cheese sauces
Butter-based sauces
How can school canteens and childcare providers help children develop good eating habits?
By offering high salt and saturated fat content foods
By offering healthy and nutritious foods and drinks
By providing more sugary snacks
By serving larger portions of food
