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WorksheetsNutrition and Balanced Diet
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
vitamin
We need a variety of foods to grow and stay healthy. What else do we need to stay healthy?
Sweets
Water
Chocolate
Ice cream
Which of these is the best healthy option?
Cakes and biscuits
Fruit and vegetables
Ice cream and sweets
What should you do to have a healthy diet?
Eat the same thing every day
Eat different types of food
Eat lots of the same thing
Eat lots of food
Eating fruit is good for us. Many fruits have an important chemical in them. It helps keep us healthy. What is it called?
Oxygen
Vitamin C
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Here is a list of foods: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, spinach. What do we call these vegetables?
Beans
Greens
Reds
Roots
Which of the following foods are sources of fiber?
Potatoes, with the skin left on
Wholegrain pasta
Apples
Baked beans
Why do we need to eat a balanced diet?
To give us energy
In oder for our bodies to function properly
To help us grow
To prevent us from getting fats
Malnutrition means?
May mean under nutrition or over nutrition
Someone is starved
Someone is eating to much
If someone is deficient in a nutrient it means?
They do not get enough vitamins
They are not eating enough of a nutrient and it is giving them symptoms
They do not like nuts
Fruit and vegetables are important because?
They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients
They are colorful
They are easily available
Meat, fish and other alternatives provide the following important nutrient.
Protein
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fiber
Which of the following nutrients is essential for the repair and growth of body tissues?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human diet?
Provide energy
Build muscle
Aid digestion
Strengthen bones
Which of the following is a consequence of consuming an unbalanced diet?
Improved immune function
Nutrient deficiencies
Increased energy levels
Enhanced mental clarity
