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WorksheetsBalance Diet
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The body needs calcium for
strong bones and teeth
nerve impulses
neither of these options
both of the options
What does the word 'sedentary' means in Paragraph 4?
Inactive
Active
Busy
Hectic
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Choose all the Macronutrients.
Water
Fat
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Protein
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
Improve immune system
Energy Production
Aid digestion
Strengthen bones
What are the two common types of carbs?
(a)
Rice, bread, pasta, potatoes, root vegetables. Are all examples of which type of carbohydrates?
Simple
Complex
What are the two types of fats?
Choose all the correct roles of fats?
Fats area source of energy in the body.
In the diet fat is a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.
Fat insulates us.
Fat protects the vital organs.
Triglycerides, cholesterol and other essential fatty acids store energy.
True or False?
All cells and tissues contain protein, therefore protein is essential for growth and repair and the maintenance of good health.
True
False
A certain type of acids are the building blocks of proteins. choose the correct type of acids.
Bimino Acids
Trimino Acids
Amino Acids
Dimino Acids
Choose all the correct functions of protein.
Growth and maintenance
Aid the thousands of biochemical reactions that take place within and outside of your cells (Digestion, energy production, blood clotting)
Bolster immune system - Proteins help form immunoglobulins, or antibodies, to fight infection
Transports and stores nutrients
Which of these will NOT keep you healthy?
Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Have a good sleep
Eat lots of unhealthy foods
Exercise regularly
Have a happy attitude
How many portions of fruit and vegetables should you have each day?
6 a day
2 a day
5 a day
4 a day
Nutrients are essential for our bodies. Why is protein an essential nutrient?
It gives you energy
It helps the body to grow and repair
It keeps your body healthy
It helps to move the nutrients around the body and gets rid of waste
It helps you to digest the foods that you have eaten
Nutrients are essential for our bodies. Why is water an essential nutrient?
It gives you energy
It helps the body to grow and repair
It keeps your body healthy
It helps move nutrients around the body and gets rid of waste
It helps you to digest the foods that you have eaten
Nutrients are essential for our bodies. Why is fibre an essential nutrient?
It gives you energy
It helps the body to grow and repair
It keeps your body healthy
It helps to move the nutrients around the body and gets rid of waste
It helps you to digest the foods that you have eaten
Nutrients are essential for our bodies. Why are vitamins essential nutrients?
They give you energy
They help your body to grow and repair
They keep your body healthy
They help move nutrients around your body and get rid of waste
They help to digest the foods that you have eaten
Nutrients are essential for our bodies. Why are fats and carbohydrates essential nutrients?
They give us energy
They keep our body healthy
They help our body to grow and repair
They help move nutrients around the body and get rid of waste
They help us to digest food
Food is commonly divided into 5 food groups. These include fruits and vegetables and 4 more. Can you tick which 4 are food groups?
Fats and sugars
Vitamins
Dairy
Carbohydrates
Protein
Which food group should we eat the most of?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables
Fats and sugars
Dairy
Which food group should we eat the least of?
Fruit and vegetables
Dairy
Fats and sugars
Protein
Carbohydrates
Which type of fat is the healthiest?
Saturated
Unsaturated
Which food item has the most carbohydrate
Apple
Fried chicken
Rice
Bread
Which food group is the best source of proteins?
Fruits
Grains
Fish
Vegetables
Which food mainly contains healthy fats?
Chocolate bar
Butter
Olive oil
Avocado
According to the plate, what forms the largest part of a balanced diet?
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
Fibre
Why do we need protein in our diets?
For growth and repair
For energy
To regulate body temperature
To improve vision
What is the primary role of vitamins in our body?
To regulate metabolic processes
To provide energy
To strengthen bones
To aid in digestion
Why do we need fat in our diet?
To increase body weight
For warmth and some energy
For general health and well-being
Fats are the body's personal cushion, turning every chair into a plush recliner.
What is the main function of carbohydrates in our body?
To provide energy
To aid in digestion
To strengthen bones
To regulate body temperature
Which food group is the best source of vitamins?
Fruits
Grains
Meat
Vegetables
What is the primary role of fibre in our diet?
To provide energy
To aid in digestion
To strengthen bones
To regulate metabolic processes
Why do our bodies require water?
to keep us hydrated
to get better swimming endurance
It's the secret ingredient for making coffee and tea taste just right
Water is the primary ingredient for creating those mysterious "new year, new me" resolutions.
Which food group is the best source of fibre?
Fruits
Grains
Meat
Vegetables
What food group does cheese belong to?
Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables
Dairy
Proteins
What is the primary role of water in our body?
To regulate metabolic processes
To provide hydration
To strengthen bones
To aid in digestion
Why do our bodies require water?
to keep us hydrated
to get better swimming endurance
It's the secret ingredient for making coffee and tea taste just right
Water is the primary ingredient for creating those mysterious "new year, new me" resolutions.
Which of the following is a good source of VitaminC
Milk
Citrus fruits
Guava
Eggs
Milk is a good source of following
Vitamin A
Calcium
Vitamin C
Eating junk food causes the following
Obesity
Infection
Sore Throat
Scurvy
Yoga is good for
Mental and Physical well-being
Professional development
Social interaction
Omega 3 Fatty acids are good for
Skin and hair
Mental health
Dry eye
Lungs
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! Which nutrient should you consume to repair your muscles?
Glucose
What nutrient can we find in oranges?
antioxidants
vitamin B
iron
vitamin C
Bananas are rich in..
sodium
vitamin c
potassium
vitamin k
Carrots are rich in..
vitamin C
vitamin A
vitamin B12
zinc
Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Milk, cheese, and yogurt belong to which food group?
Grains
Calcium
Dairy
Protein
What are the functions of water? (select all that apply)
Provide energy
Regulate body temperature
Remove waste from the body
Hydrate your body
Build and repair body tissue
What happens to the unused calories that you take in?
they are stored as fat
they leave your body
nothing
they give you immediate bonus energy
This type of fat generally comes from animal sources and can lead to increased risk of heart disease if too much is eaten in your diet.
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
An example of a balanced meal would be?
An apple, some grapes, and hot Cheetos and water
Some chicken and rice with carrots, 100% apple juice, and yogurt
a Snickers, some fish, and rice, with beans with a juice on the side
A sandwich with oreo cookies and milk
Which are the 5 groups of food mentioned in "MyPlate"
Fruits, Vegetables, Sweets, Dairy, Grains and Protein
Fruits, Vegetables, Cheese, Cereal and Protein
Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Fat and Grains
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein and Dairy
What is the most important meal of the day?
breakfast
lunch
dinner
none of the above
Whats a healthy breakfast look like to you?
sugary ceral
eggs and avocado toast
fruit and a granola bar
none of the above
At the bare minimum, how long should one be physically active?
3 hours
10 minutes
1 hour
30 minutes
Whats the better option for an after school snack?
Apple with peanut butter
Ice cream
Candy
Chips
What does it mean to be healthy?
Eat junk food every day
Sit and watch tv all day long
Fuel your body with good foods and exercise daily
Going on a walk to a fast food place
To truly be healthy, you need the following- physical, mental, and social health.
True
False
Drinking ..................................... is very important to our bodies and keeps us fit.
cola
milk
water
tea
The adult person should sleep ......................................... hours a day.
12
3
8
15
Fruit juices have a lot of (...)
protein
calcium
vitamins
Which in the following list is consider healthy food?
kitkat
banana
donuts
fast food
Select the 2 healthy habits
Brushing your teeth
Playing with the mud
Wearing clean clothes
Messy hair
How many classes are in food pyramid?
5
6
7
8
How much should we intake carbohydrates in a plate?
Quarter plate
Half plate
Three quarter plate
Full plate
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Mineral
A teenager should exercise _________________ per day
30 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
60 minutes
How many calorie should a teenage male intake?
1600 calories
1800 calories
2000 calories
2200calories
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Supper
How many teaspoons of sugar can be found in an ordinary 60g bar of milk chocolate?
5
7
9
11
What percentage of the body is made up of water?
40%
50%
60%
70%
Which is least likely to reduce your risk of diabetes?
Whole-grain cereal
Nuts
Salad dressing
Orange juice
You should eat at least five servings of super foods every day.
True
False
What indicates the amount of food that is represented in the Nutrition Facts?
Serving Size
Servings per container
Carbohydrates
Fat
Which represents the total amount of food in the package?
Serving size
Servings per container
Grams
Pounds
What is a Calorie?
A Unit of energy
Fat
Bad stuff
A unit of Nutrition
How many Calories is the Nutrition Fact label based on?
500 Calories
1,000 Calories
2,000 Calories
5,000 Calories
Which of the following is ok to eat over 5% of the Daily Percentage per serving?
Protein
Saturated Fat
Sodium
Cholesterol
Calories that have no nutritional value are known as?
Nutra Calories
Empty Calories
Hypo Calories
Calo-less
Which of the following Fat is the "Healthy Fat"
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
Obesity Fat
Which Fat should you not eat at all?
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
Fatty Acids
About how many Grams of Fat should a person eat a day?
44 - 77 Grams
25-38 Grams
225 - 325 Grams
100 - 200 Grams
About how many Grams of Protein should you be eating a day?
25 Grams
50 Grams
75 Grams
100 Grams
Where should we be getting most of our calories from?
Fat
Protein
Carbs
Vitamins & Minerals
If Sugar is one of the 1st three ingredients, you are basically eating
an appetizer
An Entree
a dessert
a snack
Eating which meat would provide us with Good Unsaturated Fats, all other Unsaturated fats come from Plant Based Foods.
Beef
Pork
Chicken
Fish
How many calories are in a Big Mac?
550
1100
260
75
How much Sodium would you be eating if you ate this entire big bag of Takis?
2,790 mg
270 mg
310 mg
160 mg
How many grams of Sugar are in a big can of Arizona Fruit Punch?
25g
62.5g
100g
20.5g
What is the Daily Value of Added Sugar in this Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha?
15%
25%
50%
75%
Which fact gives you the percentage of nutrients you are getting for the day in one serving?
Servings per Container
Surviving Size
Daily Value
Calories
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Honey, & Brown Rice Syrup are all different names for this ingredient
Natural Sugar
Added Sugar
Protein
Fat
How many Grams of Sugar are in this entire Gatorade?
8 Grams
16 Grams
24 Grams
32 Grams
What are the main food groups in a balanced diet?
Dairy, candy, and soft drinks.
Meat, sweets, oils, and snacks.
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
Cereals, legumes, and fast food.
Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?
It is important to eat a variety of foods to obtain a balanced intake of essential nutrients.
Eating the same food every day is healthier.
Eating only fruits and vegetables is sufficient for nutrition.
Variety in food can lead to digestive issues.
What is the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables?
3 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Only 1 serving of fruits and vegetables per day.
At least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
How can you tell if a food is healthy or unhealthy?
A food is unhealthy if it is colorful and appealing.
A food is healthy if it is high in calories and sugar.
A food is healthy if it is nutrient-dense, low in added sugars and unhealthy fats, and minimally processed.
A food is healthy if it has a long shelf life.
What is the role of protein in our diet?
Proteins are not necessary for muscle growth.
Proteins are primarily used for energy production.
Proteins are vital for tissue repair, enzyme production, hormone regulation, and overall bodily function.
Proteins are mainly found in fruits and vegetables.
Why should we limit sugary drinks?
They provide necessary vitamins and minerals.
We should limit sugary drinks to reduce health risks such as obesity and diabetes.
Limiting sugary drinks can lead to weight gain.
Sugary drinks are essential for hydration.
What are some healthy snacks you can choose?
Chips
Candy bars
Soda
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, whole grain snacks.
How does drinking water benefit your health?
Drinking water causes dehydration.
Drinking water increases fatigue.
Drinking water has no effect on health.
Drinking water benefits health by maintaining hydration, supporting bodily functions, and promoting overall well-being.
What is the importance of breakfast?
Breakfast is crucial for energy, concentration, and overall health.
Breakfast is only important for weight loss.
Breakfast is not necessary for children.
Skipping breakfast improves digestion.
How can planning meals help you eat healthier?
It makes grocery shopping more expensive.
Planning meals helps you eat healthier by promoting balanced nutrition and reducing unhealthy food choices.
It allows you to eat more fast food.
It encourages skipping meals to save time.
Someone’s diet is:
what they eat to lose weight
what they eat
the amount of money they owe
measured in kilograms (kg)
A nutrient found in many foods is:
carbohydrate
energy
potato
carbon dioxide
Water is important for your body because:
it is a source of fibre
it is a source of energy
it can be a solid, a liquid or a gas
it can dissolve substances
What is used to test a food for starch?
iodine solution
Benedict’s solution
a piece of paper
sugar
Our bodies need food as a fuel for:
nutrition
respiration
excretion
combustion
Good sources of protein are:
meat, fish and nuts
fruits and vegetables
pasta, potatoes and rice
fruit juices
Proteins are mainly used in the body for:
energy
growth and repair
digestion
strong bones
Which of these people will need to eat food containing the most energy in a day?
a 3-year-old child
an 85-year-old woman
a 35-year-old man who works outside cutting down trees
a 25-year-old woman who works in an office using a word processor
You have a balanced diet when:
the mass of all the food you eat in a day adds up to 100 kg
the mass of all the food you eat one day is equal to the mass you eat the next day
you eat foods containing the right amounts of all the different nutrients
you only eat fish on Fridays
The table shows Reference Intakes for
11 year olds. Which nutrient do girls need more of than boys?
vitamin C
iron
energy
carbohydrate
Which of these problems cannot be caused by eating too much sugar?
malnutrition
obesity
tooth decay
starvation
The drawing shows a girl suffering from a deficiency disease. This disease is called:
rickets
arthritis
scurvy
measles
Which organ is labelled X in the drawing?
small intestine
stomach
liver
mouth
What does the organ labelled X do?
It mixes up food with acid and breaks down proteins
It adds vitamins to the food
It takes the water out of the food
It stores waste food until it can be got rid of
In digestion:
soluble food substances are made into insoluble ones so that they can be taken in by the small intestine
insoluble food substances are broken up into soluble ones so that they can be taken in by the small intestine
soluble food substances are made into insoluble ones so that they can be stored inside the body until needed
insoluble food substances are broken up into soluble ones so that they can form waste
The main chemical substances used to digest foods are:
vitamins
bacteria
digestifs
enzymes
Starch is broken down into smaller molecules called:
salts
proteins
sugars
amino acids
Which label shows the place where digested food passes into the blood?
A
B
C
D
Digested food mainly passes into the blood by the process of:
diffusion
diffraction
digestion
dilution
Diffusion is speeded up because the part of the body where it occurs:
has a much higher temperature than the rest of the body
has a very large surface area
contains blood
contains faeces
