HHD Unit 1 AOS 1- Nutrition Revision

Carbohydrates, protein and fats are needed by the body in large amounts and are often called......

• Macronutrients

• Risk nutrients

• Major foods

• Protective foods

Which of the following can be found in large amounts in olive oil, avocado, cashews and peanut butter?

• Cholesterol

• Monounsaturated fat

• Trans fat

• Polyunsaturated fat

Which of the following can be found in large amount in watermelon, tomato, pineapple, celery, lettuce and carrot?

• Sodium

• Protein

• Saturated Fats

• Water

Which of the following nutrients is required for the building of bone and other hard tissues?

• Protein

• Iron

• Calcium

• Folate

The main role of.................. is to absorb calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream.

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

Lack of vitamin D can lead to low levels of............... being absorbed and bones becoming weak.

• Vitamins

• Flouride

• Calcium

• Water

The B-group vitamins include vitamins B1, B2 and B3 (also known as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin) and are................ in the process of metabolising or converting the fuels (carbohydrates, fats and protein) into energy.

• essential

• helpful but not essential

• inhibitory

• not necessary

Vitamin B12 is found in................ food

• carrots

• animal origin food

• legumes

• oils

According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, milk and other dairy products should account for around............... per cent of total food intake

• 10-16

• 8-10

• 12-14

• 10-12

According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, which of the following is the amount that vegetables and legumes/beans should account for in daily food intake? 

• 10 per cent

• 30 per cent

• 50 per cent

• 70 per cent