STEM 'EAT'

Statistics from the Student Health Survey 2021 show how many percent of students aged 13 to 18 years do not meet recommendations for both fruit and vegetables?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the 'My Healthy Plate' recommendation by the Health Promotion Board?

• Fill Quarter plate with wholegrains

• Fill Half plate with meat and others (sources of proteins)

• Fill Half plate with fruit and vegetable

• Choose coffee/tea

• Use Healthier Oils

Answer explanation

'My Healthy Plate" recommends Quarter plate of Wholegrains. Which of the following are wholegrain food?

• White rice

• Wholemeal bread

• Oats

• buckwheat soba

• Brown rice

Answer explanation

wholegrains are rich in nutrients because they are not over-processed.

'My Healthy Plate" recommends Quarter plate of Proteins. Which of the following are the recommendations for Proteins?

• Choose protein-rich foods which are high in calcium too such as milk, yogurt, cheese, tofu, sardines

• Choose fatty over lean meat

• Choose low-fat or non-fat over full fat dairy products

• Choose processed meat like luncheon meat over fresh meat

Choose to Eat whole fruit instead of fruits juices. Why?

• Whole fruit is high in antioxidants.

• Whole fruit is low in sodium.

• Whole fruit has the skin which is high in dietary fibre.

• Whole fruit is low in calories.