Q.1
Why is it not a good idea to fill your plate with foods that are all the same colour?
  • Having foods of a variety of colours shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
  • Foods that are all the same colour are unhealthy
  • A variety of colours shows that your meal is low-fat
  • Your plate will look better with lots of different foods
Q.2
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.3
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.4
A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
Q.5
Why is fibre a necessary part of a balanced diet?
  • Fibre aids the digestive system
  • Fibre aids cell growth and repair
  • Fibre is used for energy
  • Fibre is essential to build bones and teeth
Q.6
Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Fibre
  • All of the above
Q.7
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
  • Fruit
  • Salad
  • Butter
  • Beans
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 yoghurt and fruit
  • Vegetable stir-fry, followed by fruit salad and jelly
  • Baked salmon, vegetables and rice, followed by banana and ice cream
Q.9
Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
  • Cheese
  • Rice
  • Tea
  • Celery
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