Nutrition - Hydration & Balanced Diet

Which food group has the smallest portion percentage on the eatwell plate?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Food & drink high in fat or sugar

Which food group has the biggest portion percentage on the eatwell plate?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Food & drinks high in fats & sugar

What is one of the roles of water in chemical and metabolic reactions?

• Increases waste production

• Fluctuates blood pressure

• Flushes out waste

• Decreases metabolism

What is the rapid loss of water from the body called?

• Hydration

• Evaporation

• Dehydration

• Condensation

What environmental factors affect water loss?

• Temperature and humidity

• Altitude and pressure

• Wind and sunlight

• Soil and vegetation

What factors can affect fluid needs?

• Physical activity and climate

• Age and gender

• Diet and sleep

• Height and weight

What can a deficiency in micronutrients lead to?

• Weight gain

• Improved digestion

• Critical health problems

• Increased energy levels

Which of these foods have 90% or more water content

• Celery

• Strawberries

• Grapefruit

• All of them

What percentage of the human body does water make up?

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

How much fluid should an adult intake per day?

• 0.5 liters

• 1 liter

• 1.5-2 liters

• 2+ liters