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WorksheetsNutrition and Balanced Diet
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following statements is true?
A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.
Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.
A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in proper amounts.
A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in equal amounts.
This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.
Protein
Dietary fibre
fats
minerals
Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
You need ___________ and _____________
for ENERGY.
Vitamins and minerals
fiber and food
Fats and carbohydrates
Protein and fats
Proteins are found in...
meat, fish, eggs
bread, potatoes, rice, pasta
fruits and vegetables
Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?
Having variety of food shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients.
Food that are the same are unhealthy.
Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.
Which among the following nutrients protects you from diseases?
Carbohydrates
Fibres
Fats
Vitamins
Bread, potatoes and tapioca are __________.
Food for protection
Body-building food
Energy-giving food
What is the function of energy-giving food?
To give us energy for work and play
To help us grow and develop
To help us repair our body
To protect us from diseases
Based on healthy food pyramid, which food that we need to eat the most?
on the top of pyramid
in the middle of pyramid
on the bottom of pyramid
To have a balanced diet, you need to eat __________.
a variety of food
one type of food
fruits and vegetables only
meat everyday
This nutrient helps control my body temperature.
Minerals
Water
Protein
Vitamins
Which of the following nutrients is primarily responsible for the repair and growth of body tissues?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
A balanced diet should include a variety of nutrients. Which of the following is NOT a component of a balanced diet?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Preservatives
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body, thereby promoting bone health?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
