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Nutrition and Dietary Requirements Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Grace notices that she often feels uncomfortable after drinking milk or eating dairy products. Which nutrient intolerance does Grace most likely have?

a)

Lactose intolerance

b)

Gluten intolerance

c)

Iron deficiency

d)

Cardiovascular disorder

2.

Why is it important for elderly people to continue eating a healthy, balanced diet?

a)

To keep the body strong and free from disease as systems slow down with age

b)

To increase their height

c)

To avoid allergies

d)

To reduce sugar intake only

3.

Which of the following is a dietary requirement for someone who avoids all animal foods and products but eats all plant-based foods and protein alternatives?

a)

Vegan

b)

Vegetarian

c)

Pescatarian

d)

Religious beliefs

4.

Evie is preparing meals for her baby and wants to ensure proper growth and development. What is a key nutritional need for babies?

a)

All nutrients are essential, especially protein, for growth and development

b)

Only carbohydrates are needed

c)

Only fats are important

d)

Only vitamins are required

5.

Poppy has recently been advised by her doctor to avoid foods such as bread and pasta. Which medical condition is most likely the reason for this dietary change?

a)

Gluten intolerance

b)

Lactose intolerance

c)

Diabetes (Type 2)

d)

Iron deficiency

6.

How do energy requirements change for a person with a very active lifestyle compared to a sedentary person?

a)

They need more energy

b)

They need less energy

c)

They need the same amount of energy

d)

They do not need any energy

7.

Why might girls at the teenage stage be at risk of anaemia?

a)

Due to starting menstruation and not having enough iron in the body

b)

Because they eat too much sugar

c)

Because they do not exercise

d)

Because they avoid dairy products

8.

Which dietary requirement describes someone who avoids eating meats and fish but does eat dairy products and protein alternatives such as quorn and tofu?

a)

Vegetarian

b)

Vegan

c)

Pescatarian

d)

Religious beliefs

9.

A person with cardiovascular disorder needs which type of diet?

a)

A balanced, healthy diet with low levels of salt, sugar, and fat

b)

A diet high in sugar

c)

A diet high in fat

d)

A diet with no vegetables

10.

Identify the nutrients in this dish.