WorksheetsKO The Eatwell Guide
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main purpose of The Eatwell Guide?
Rank foods from best to worst
Provide exact calorie plans
Show food group proportions
Ban high-sugar foods entirely
Which set lists the five main food groups in The Eatwell Guide?
Fruit and vegetables; starchy carbohydrates; protein foods; dairy and alternatives; oils and spreads
Fruits; meats; grains; sweets; beverages
Vegetables; meats; dairy; snacks; desserts
Carbohydrates; proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
Which group should make up just over a third of your daily intake?
Starchy carbohydrates
Oils and spreads
Dairy alternatives
Protein foods
How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended each day for most people?
Around ten portions
Exactly three portions
At least five portions
Up to two portions
Which guideline best describes starchy carbohydrate choices?
Avoid starchy foods completely
Limit to one small portion weekly
Base meals on higher-fibre, wholegrain varieties
Choose only refined white options
Which option correctly identifies common protein sources in this guide?
Milk, cheese, and yoghurt
Cakes, biscuits, and soft drinks
Fruit, vegetables, and oils
Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, and meat
Which statement about dairy and alternatives is accurate?
They should be avoided due to saturated fat
They provide protein and calcium to help bones
They are only for children under two years
They replace all protein foods completely
Which phrase describes healthier fats recommended in the guide?
Solid fats used for deep frying
Trans fats from processed snacks
Saturated fats from animal sources
Unsaturated fats from plant sources
What should be the approach toward foods high in fat, salt, and sugar?
Eat infrequently and in small amounts
Make them your daily energy base
Consume them freely after exercise
Choose them to replace vegetables
Which recommendation aligns with healthy hydration?
Aim to drink 6–8 glasses of fluid daily
Avoid all fluids after lunchtime
Only count tea and coffee as fluids
Drink sugar-sweetened beverages mainly
Which tip supports healthier eating when planning meals?
Cut all fruit from your diet
Base meals on starchy carbohydrates
Skip breakfast to reduce calories
Avoid eating any fats or oils
Which statement about fruit juice and smoothies is correct?
They should replace whole fruit entirely
They count but should be limited to 150 ml per day
They do not count toward fluid intake
They must be consumed at every meal
Which statement best defines The Eatwell Guide?
A chart ranking foods by calorie counts
A plan showing food groups and proportions
A schedule for daily meal times
A list of recipes for balanced dinners
What is a composite or combination food?
Food made from multiple food groups
Food eaten at breakfast only
Food that is low in sugar and salt
Food with added vitamins and minerals
Which tip supports healthier eating habits?
Base meals on starchy carbohydrates
Choose saturated fats whenever possible
Skip fruit and vegetables most days
Drink more than 150 ml of smoothies
Which option describes dietary fibre?
A mineral essential for bones
A vitamin that boosts immunity
A protein used to build muscles
A carbohydrate found in plant foods
Hydration refers to which process?
Absorbing fat-soluble vitamins
Digesting complex carbohydrates
Balancing daily energy intake
Replacing water in the body
Which practice helps meet the goal of at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily?
Limit to one type of fruit only
Choose only high-sugar fruits
Include fresh, frozen, canned or juiced
Avoid vegetables with main meals
Starchy carbohydrates should form what share of daily intake?
Just over a third of food eaten
Only as occasional snacks
Less than one tenth of intake
Exactly half of all meals
Which recommendation supports healthier fat choices?
Use unsaturated fats like olive oil
Prefer animal fats for all cooking
Avoid all fats in the diet
Increase intake of saturated fats
Which guidance about drinks is correct for adults?
Aim for 6–8 glasses of fluid daily
Limit all fluids to one glass daily
Avoid water and choose tea only
Energy drinks should replace meals
Fruit juice and smoothies count towards fluid intake but should be limited to what combined total per day?
Exactly 1 litre
At least 300 ml
No more than 150 ml
Around 500 ml
Which benefit is linked to dietary fibre?
Raises blood sugar spikes rapidly
Eliminates need for protein
Increases saturated fat absorption
Helps reduce risk of heart disease
Which is a good source of dietary fibre?
Wholegrain cereals and pulses
Processed meats and lard
Refined sugar and syrups
Butter and full-fat cream
Which tip supports maintaining a healthy weight?
Avoid breakfast entirely
Get active most days
Eat only late at night
Choose high sugar snacks
Which advice regarding red and processed meat is appropriate?
Choose processed meat at every meal
Increase to at least 200 g/day
Limit intake to no more than 70 g/day
Avoid all fish and eggs instead
Which statement about breakfast aligns with healthier eating?
Don’t skip breakfast
Always skip breakfast
Only drink coffee for breakfast
Eat only sugary cereals at breakfast
In a composite meal like lasagne, which ingredient best represents the Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein group?
Chopped tomatoes and onions
Cheese sauce made with milk
Olive oil used to cook onions
Lasagne pasta sheets layered throughout
Lean minced meat used in the filling
You are planning a day’s menu using The Eatwell Guide. Which action supports the guideline to base meals on starchy carbohydrates?
Choose fruit smoothies between meals
Use full-fat dairy in sauces
Add extra olive oil to dress salads
Increase red meat portions at lunch
Include wholegrain pasta at main meals
During sensory evaluation of a healthy lasagne, which factor would be most appropriate to assess to judge acceptability?
Balance of flavors like savory and tangy
Amount of dietary fibre per portion
Exact grams of saturated fat content
Daily hydration volumes consumed
Micronutrient profile of vitamins
