Interpretations (NRV/food groups)

Which of the following is considered a standard serve of vegetables?

• 2 cups of salad

• 1 cup of cooked veg (e.g. broccoli)

• 1/2 cup cooked veg (e.g. broccoli)

• 1/2 medium tomato

Which of the following is considered a standard serve of protein foods (lean meats and alternatives)?

• 30g cooked lean beef

• 2 large eggs

• 15g nuts or seeds

• 2 cans of fish

Which of the following is considered a standard serve of grain and cereal foods?

• 1 cup rice

• 1 cup cooked porridge

• 1 cup cereal

• 1 slice of bread

Which of the following is considered a standard serve of fruit?

• 1/2 banana

• 1 apple

• 1 cup fruit juice

• 1 small kiwifruit

Which of the following is considered a standard serve of dairy and alternatives?

• 1 cup milk

• 1 slice of cheese

• 1/2 cup soy milk

• 1 cup yoghurt

Julie's dinner consists of a steak, 1 cup of salad vegetables and 1/2 cup of mashed potato (approximately 1 full potato). How many vegetable serves does this meal provide?

• 2.5 serves

• 1 serve

• 3 serves

• 2 serves

On a school day, Tom has:

1 cup of milk with cereal for breakfast

3/4 cup yoghurt for morning tea

A lunch wrap with 1 slice of cheese

And a dinner ham cheese toastie (with 1 slice of cheese)

How many serves of dairy does he eat in this day?

• 2.5 serves

• 1 serve

• 3 serves

• 2 serves

If a person’s nutrient intake is below the EAR, how should this be interpreted?

• Intake possibly inadequate

• Intake probably inadequate

• Intake probably adequate

• Increased risk/danger of toxicity

Based on the graph provided, write the correct interpretation: Intake ..........

Based on the graph provided, write the correct interpretation: Intake ..........