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Nutrition and Balanced Diet

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

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 in proper amounts.

d)

A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in equal amounts.

2.

This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.

a)

Protein

b)

Dietary fibre

c)

fats

d)

minerals

3.

Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

4.

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

a)

Vitamins and minerals

b)

fiber and food

c)

Fats and carbohydrates

d)

Protein and fats

5.

Proteins are found in...

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

c)

fruits and vegetables

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 contains a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

7.

Which among the following nutrients protects you from diseases?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fibres

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

8.

Bread, potatoes and tapioca are __________.

a)

Food for protection

b)

Body-building food

c)

Energy-giving food

9.

What is the function of energy-giving food?

a)

To give us energy for work and play

b)

To help us grow and develop

c)

To help us repair our body

d)

To protect us from diseases

10.

Based on healthy food pyramid, which food that we need to eat the most?

a)

on the top of pyramid

b)

in the middle of pyramid

c)

on the bottom of pyramid

11.

To have a balanced diet, you need to eat __________.

a)

a variety of food

b)

one type of food

c)

fruits and vegetables only

d)

meat everyday

12.

This nutrient helps control my body temperature.

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

13.

Which of the following nutrients is primarily responsible for the repair and growth of body tissues?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

14.

A balanced diet should include a variety of nutrients. Which of the following is NOT a component of a balanced diet?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Preservatives

15.

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body, thereby promoting bone health?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D