Scottish Dietary Goals

The Scottish dietary goals recommend that the average intake of fruit and vegetables should be at least:

• 3 portions a day

• 5 portions a day

• 10 portions a week

• 12 portions a week

Which of the following foods should be reduced in the Scottish diet to meet the dietary goal for sugar intake?

• Fruit & Vegetables

• Biscuits, cake, and soft drinks

• Wholemeal bread and pasta

• Lean meats and fish

To meet the Scottish dietary goals for salt intake, the maximum daily intake of salt should be no more than:

• 2g per day

• 4g per day

• 6g per day

• 8g per day

Scottish dietary goals recommend that oily fish should be consumed how many times per week?

• Once a week

• Twice a week

• Three times a week

• Everyday

According to Scottish dietary goals, total fat intake should be increased? True or False?

• True

• False

In order to meet Scottish dietary goals, which of the following foods should be increased in the Scottish diet?

• Refined grains like white bread and pasta

• Whole grains, such as oats, brown rice, and wholemeal bread

• Full-fat dairy products

• Processed foods and snacks

Which of these is NOT an oily fish?

• Salmon

• Sardines

• Anchovies

• Cod

Which of the following is a key aim of the Scottish dietary goals in relation to public health?

• To increase the intake of sugary snacks and drinks

• To increase the consumption of processed foods

• To encourage a diet low in fibre and high in salt

• To reduce the risk of obesity and related diseases

Which important nutrient do we gain from eating oily fish?

• Sodium

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

Having too much salt can clog our arteries and lead to what dietary disease?

• Diabetes type 1

• High blood pressure than can lead to heart attack and stroke

• Diabetes type 2

• Obesity