Nutrition and Balanced Diet

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Both of the above

Which of the following statements is true?

• A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

• Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

• A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

• A balanced diet should not include any fats.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

• Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

What group do these foods belong to?

• Sugars and Fat

• Dairy

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

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 LEAST nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing ALL nutrients in the correct proportions.

The diet which contains all the nutrients in proper amount is called

• complete food

• balanced diet

• proper meal

• buffet

The diet which contains all the nutrients in proper amount is called

• Proper diet

• Improper diet

• Accurate diet

• Balanced diet

A balanced diet is...

• A variety of food which keeps us unhealthy

• A variety of food which keeps us healthy

• A variety of food which is the same colour

• A variety of food which stops us from growing

A diet that gives you the right amount of nutrients is…

• Sufficient

• active

• balanced

Half of your plate should be:

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Protein

• Grains

• Dairy