WorksheetsA healthy diet
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
According to the Eatwell Guide, which of the following is NOT a major food group shown in the diagram?
Fruits and vegetables
Dairy and alternatives
Sweets and chocolates
Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
According to the Eatwell Guide, what should you drink plenty of every day?
Water, lower fat milk, sugar-free drinks including tea and coffee
Fizzy drinks and energy drinks
Full-fat cream and milkshakes
Fruit juices and sugary sodas
Name two macronutrients that are important for a healthy diet, as suggested by the Eatwell Guide.
Carbohydrates and protein
Vitamins and minerals
Fibre and water
Salt and sugar
Describe how fat helps the body and which fats are considered healthy, according to the Eatwell Guide.
Fat provides energy and helps the body absorb vitamins. Unsaturated oils and spreads are considered healthy fats.
Fat is only used for insulation and should be avoided completely. All fats are unhealthy.
Fat helps build muscles and bones. Saturated fats are the healthiest option.
Fat is not needed by the body. Only trans fats are considered healthy.
Why do we eat food? Fill in the blank: We eat food because our bodies need to give us ________.
energy
color
music
clothes
Why do we eat food? Fill in the blank: We eat food for hormone production to maintain normal ________ functions.
bodily
musical
fictional
seasonal
According to the Eatwell Guide, which of the following food groups should make up the largest portion of your diet?
Fruits and vegetables
Dairy and alternatives
Oils and spreads
Meat and fish
According to NHS advice, what are some key components of healthy living?
Eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking, and drinking less alcohol.
Eating only carbohydrates and avoiding all fats.
Skipping meals regularly and avoiding physical activity.
Relying on supplements instead of whole foods.
Which organization provides information and support for heart health, including tips to get fit and healthy and information about foods high in cholesterol?
British Heart Foundation
World Health Organization
Eatwell Guide
NHS
Which food group do bread, rice, and pasta belong to according to the Eatwell Guide?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Dairy products and alternatives
Oils and spreads (Fats)
Which food group should you eat lots of every day according to the Eatwell Guide?
Dairy products and alternatives
Protein
Fruit and vegetables
Oils and spreads (Fats)
Fill in the blank: According to the Eatwell Guide, you should choose unsaturated _______ and use in small amounts.
oils
sugars
proteins
fibers
According to the '5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet', what fraction of your daily food intake should be fruit and vegetables?
About 1/4
About 1/3
About 1/2
About 2/3
According to the '5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet', how many portions of fruit and vegetables should you eat every day?
At least 2
At least 3
At least 5
At least 7
According to the '5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet', 1 portion of fruit and vegetables is an apple, a tablespoon of raisins, or _______ of juice.
150ml
50ml
250ml
500ml
According to the information about carbohydrates in a healthy balanced diet, what proportion of your daily food intake should be complex carbohydrates?
About 1/4
About 1/3
About 1/2
About 2/3
According to the information about carbohydrates in a healthy balanced diet, what type of carbohydrate options should you choose for better health?
Higher fibre, wholegrain options with less fat, salt and sugar
Refined grains with added sugar and salt
Low fibre, high fat carbohydrate options
Carbohydrates with high salt and low fibre content
According to the 5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet, how many portions of fish should you include in your diet each week?
1 portion
2 portions
3 portions
4 portions
According to the 5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet, what is a good alternative to meat?
Pulses
Butter
Eggs
Turkey
According to the 5 main groups for a healthy balanced diet, what type of meat should you choose and what should you eat less of?
Choose lean cuts of meat and eat less processed meat (e.g. bacon, sausages).
Choose fatty cuts of meat and eat more processed meat (e.g. bacon, sausages).
Choose only red meat and avoid all poultry and fish.
Choose any type of meat and eat as much processed meat as you like.
Which of the following is recommended for dairy products and alternatives?
Avoid all dairy products
Have some dairy and try lower fat options
Only use full-fat dairy products
Do not use any alternatives
Which type of oils and spreads should be used according to the healthy balanced diet recommendations?
Saturated oils
Unsaturated oils
Animal fats
Butter only
Sunflower and olive oil are examples of unsaturated oils that should be used, but not very often.
True
False
According to the Eatwell Guide, what system is used on food packaging to indicate nutritional content?
Star rating system
Traffic light system
Number system
Letter grading system
How many glasses of fluids should you drink each day according to the Eatwell Guide?
6-8 glasses
4-6 glasses
6-7 glasses
8-10 glasses
Hydration is part of a healthy diet according to the Eatwell Guide.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The Eatwell Guide recommends choosing foods lower in ____, salt, and sugars.
fat
protein
fiber
calcium
The Eatwell Guide suggests eating more beans and pulses, and two portions of sustainably sourced fish per week, one of which is oily.
True
False
Not Stated
Only for Vegetarians
Fat is needed to provide energy, to keep the body warm, to protect the body and ________ disease.
prevent
cause
spread
increase
Carbohydrates are needed for ________.
energy
growth
digestion
respiration
Vitamins and Minerals are needed to protect the body from ________ and prevent disease.
illness
hunger
fatigue
injury
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Fill in the blank: Some nutrients are needed in large amounts. These are called _________.
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Vitamins
Enzymes
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
Fat
Carbohydrates
Vitamins and minerals
Protein
Fill in the blank: Some nutrients are needed in small amounts. These are called _________.
Micronutrients
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats form an ________ layer under your skin to keep you warm.
insulating
conducting
reflective
transparent
Fats help to ________ your bones, arteries and internal organs.
protect
weaken
damage
shrink
Fat gives the body which of the following vitamins?
Water-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
Only vitamin C
Only vitamin B12
Fats provide ________.
energy
vitamins
minerals
fiber
Fats provide which fat-soluble vitamins?
A) A, B, C, D
B) A, D, E, K
C) B, D, E, K
D) A, C, E, K
