Q.1
Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
  • Cheese
  • Rice
  • Tea
  • Celery
Q.2
Which vitamin is good for bone health, but is not an essential part of the diet because it can be made by the human body from sunlight?
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K
Q.3
A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
Q.4
Which of the following statements is true?
  • A balanced diet should not include anything sweet
  • Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet
  • A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fiber
  • A balanced diet should not include any fats
Q.5
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
  • Fruit
  • Salad
  • Butter
  • Beans
Q.6
Why is fiber a necessary part of a balanced diet?
  • Fiber aids the digestive system
  • Fiber aids cell growth and repair
  • Fiber is used for energy
  • Fiber is essential to build bones and teeth
Q.7
What does the body use carbohydrates for?
  • Carbohydrates enable the transport of essential nutrients around the body
  • Carbohydrates improve digestion
  • Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth
  • Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy
Q.8
Which of these meals would provide a healthy balance?
  • Pasta baked with cheese and a tomato sauce, served with salad, followed by sliced oranges
  • Grilled chicken, salad and new potatoes, followed by yogurt and fruit
  • Vegetable stir-fry, followed by fruit salad and jelly
  • Baked salmon, vegetables and rice, followed by banana and ice cream
Q.9
Why is it not a good idea to fill your plate with foods that are all the same color?
  • Having foods of a variety of colors shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
  • Foods that are all the same color are unhealthy
  • A variety of colors shows that your meal is low-fat
  • Your plate will look better with lots of different foods
Q.10
Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Fibre
  • All of the above
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