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Nutrition and Balanced Diet

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamin

2.

We need a variety of foods to grow and stay healthy. What else do we need to stay healthy?

a)

Sweets

b)

Water

c)

Chocolate

d)

Ice cream

3.

Which of these is the best healthy option?

a)

Cakes and biscuits

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Ice cream and sweets

4.

What should you do to have a healthy diet?

a)

Eat the same thing every day

b)

Eat different types of food

c)

Eat lots of the same thing

d)

Eat lots of food

5.

Eating fruit is good for us. Many fruits have an important chemical in them. It helps keep us healthy. What is it called?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Hydrogen

6.

Here is a list of foods: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, spinach. What do we call these vegetables?

a)

Beans

b)

Greens

c)

Reds

d)

Roots

7.

Which of the following foods are sources of fiber?

a)

Potatoes, with the skin left on

b)

Wholegrain pasta

c)

Apples

d)

Baked beans

8.

Why do we need to eat a balanced diet?

a)

To give us energy

b)

In oder for our bodies to function properly

c)

To help us grow

d)

To prevent us from getting fats

9.

Malnutrition means?

a)

May mean under nutrition or over nutrition

b)

Someone is starved

c)

Someone is eating to much

10.

If someone is deficient in a nutrient it means?

a)

They do not get enough vitamins

b)

They are not eating enough of a nutrient and it is giving them symptoms

c)

They do not like nuts

11.

Fruit and vegetables are important because?

a)

They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients

b)

They are colorful

c)

They are easily available

12.

Meat, fish and other alternatives provide the following important nutrient.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fiber

13.

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

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

14.

What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human diet?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Build muscle

c)

Aid digestion

d)

Strengthen bones

15.

Which of the following is a consequence of consuming an unbalanced diet?

a)

Improved immune function

b)

Nutrient deficiencies

c)

Increased energy levels

d)

Enhanced mental clarity