Diet

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food

• Fruits & vegetables
• Chocolate & Ice cream
• Milk & Cheese
• Pancake & Maple syrup

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Protein
• Vitamin

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.

• Age
• Gender
• Health status
• Level of activity

_____________ increases the risk of diet related diseases.

• High Blood Pressure
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Obesity

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

Which food contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot

Males usually require more energy than females because they

• are more aggressive

• lose heat more easily

• are stronger

• more active

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins

Which performers  can benefit from a protein-rich diet?

• Tennis players, golfers
• Swimmers, footballers
• 3000m runner, long distance runner
• Weight lifters, Sprinters,