Nutrition revision- Fibre

What is the measure of energy in our food in NZ?

• grams
• kj's
• Calories
• Micrograms

What is the main energy source for our body?

• Fibre
• Protein
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

Which is is the best option of carbohydrate for sustained energy release?

• Low GI
• High GI

What is not an example of a low GI, complex carbohydrate?

• White bread roll
• Baked kumara
• Brown rice
• Wholegrain bread

What is the essential macro-nutrient found in wholegrains and green leafy vegetables?

• Fat
• Fibre
• Sugar
• Sodium

Which answer best describes the function of fibre?

• To make us feel fuller for longer
• To help regular bowel movements
• To bulk out our stomach, promote bowel movement and make us feel fuller for longer
• To lower the blood glucose levels in our body

Fibre helps to reduce the risk of which health related diseases?

• Constipation, Bowel Cancer, Obesity, type II Diabetes and heart disease
• Strokes and heart disease
• Cancer only
• Constipation only

Select the group of foods from below that contain the most fibre content

• Cheese, eggs and fish
• Silverbeet and potatoes
• Carrots, oranges and corn
• Brocoli, spinach and grains

If fibre is not listed on a food package, what can I assume about the product?

• It is a nutritionally beneficial choice
• They just forgot to put it on the label
• It has poor nutrition, and has low or no fibre
• All products must contain fibre

How could I increase the fibre in a white bread cheese sandwich?

• Use wholegrain bread and add vegetables
• Add vegetables
• Add baked beans or spagetti
• Use wholemeal burger bun instead