NDEC Dietitian quiz presentation

Protein Intake - How much portion should you eat per day?

• 2 grams per kg of body weight

• 0.8-1 grams per kg of body weight

• 3 grams per kg of body weight

• 15 grams per kg of body weight

Answer explanation

How many cups of water you need per day?

• 6 cups

• 8 cups

• 10 cups

Answer explanation

How to increase the absorption of iron (especially non-heme) from foods?

• by eating foods high in sugar

• by eating foods high in calcium

• by eating foods high in fat

• by eating foods high in vitamin c, vitamin A, or beta carotone

Answer explanation

_{^{1. Heme iron is found in animal foods, while non-heme iron comes from plant sources. The heme form is better absorbed by your body than the non-heme form.}}

_{^{2. You can enhance the absorption of iron from meals by eating foods high in vitamin C, vitamin A or beta-carotone.}}

_{^{3. Foods containing phytates, calcium and polyphenols can significantly reduce iron absorption.}}

What foods is highest in probiotics?

• Yogurt and pickles

• Orange juice

• Milk

• Bread

Answer explanation

_{^{1. Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when ingested, provide a health benefit.}}

_{^{2. Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kimchi.}}

_{^{3. Studies suggest that gut bacteria may play a powerful role in body weight regulation.}}

_{^{4. Probiotics may reduce the number of calories you absorb from food. They also affect levels of hormones and proteins related to appetite and fat storage, as well as potentially reduce inflammation, which can drive obesity.}}

Based on the label, how many grams of carb is  in 1 serving of this bag of Oman potato chips?

serving per 100gm has 46gm of carb, so 15gm has how many carb?????

• 4

• Unable to tell based on the information 

• 7

• 12

What is the meaning of Body mass index (BMI)?

• The measurement of brightness

• The measurement of fruits weight.

• The measurement of a person’s weight for their height.​

• The measurement of a person's temperature.

A person is considered obese with a BMI of:

• BMI of 35 or higher

• BMI of 25 or higher

• BMI of 40 or higher

• BMI of 30 or higher

Answer explanation

What is a healthy lifestyle?

• Balance between exercise, food and wellness

• Being rich

• Absence of disease or illness

• Prevent and fight infections

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.

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

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins