Pregunta 1
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What are the benefits of a nutritious and balanced diet?
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It is important for the maintenance of body systems
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It helps to prevent infection and disease
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It plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy weight
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All of these answers are correct
Pregunta 2
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A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the 5 food groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 recommended food groups?
Pregunta 3
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Which food group is our body's best source of energy?
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Meat, poultry and fish
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Fats and oils
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Breads and cereals
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Milk and cheese
Pregunta 4
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The integration of macronutrients and micronutrients is essential for effective absorption of nutrients to occur.
Which of the following are three macronutrients?
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Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
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Carbohydrates, Water, Minerals
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Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals
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Proteins, Fats, Minerals
Pregunta 5
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What is the primary function of carbohydrate in the diet?
Pregunta 6
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The glycaemic index (GI) is a classification of carbohydrate food according to the blood glucose response.
Which of the following foods has a low GI?
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Rice
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Potato
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Watermelon
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Wholemeal bread
Pregunta 7
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Fibre is great for health and helps us control our weight. Which of the following statements about fibre is INCORRECT?
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It is only found in foods from plants
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It gets digested in the small intestine and then continues to the large intestine
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Foods high in fibre include vegetables, fruit and wholegrain breads and cereals
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It helps to prevent diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, constipation and bowel cancer
Pregunta 8
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Fat is an essential part of your diet as it provides energy, absorbs certain nutrients and maintains your core body temperature. However, you should limit your intake of...
Pregunta 9
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Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods, including meat and dairy products. How can saturated fats be identified?
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They are solid at room temperature
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They are liquid at room temperature
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They are yellow in colour
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They are white in colour
Pregunta 10
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Vitamin D is important for regulating the absorption of calcium and the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Where does most of your vitamin D come from?
Pregunta 11
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Vitamins and minerals are often called micronutrients because your body needs only tiny amounts of them.
What are the benefits of micronutrients in the diet?
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They protect bones against fractures
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They help prevent brain and spinal birth defects
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They keep dental cavities from starting or worsening
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All of these answers are correct
Pregunta 12
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Vitamin A plays an important role in ensuring healthy eyes and promotes healthy skin. Which of the following provides the best source of vitamin A?
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Lentils
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Pumpkin
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Full fat milk
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Brown rice
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following nutritional deficiencies can lead to blindness?
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Iron deficiency
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Vitamin A deficiency
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Vitamin B deficiency
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Vitamin D deficiency
Pregunta 14
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin, weak and fragile. To help combat osteoporosis, women should make sure they get enough...
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Fibre
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Vitamin B12
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Iron
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Calcium
Pregunta 15
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Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the the human body. Which of the following statements about calcium is INCORRECT?
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Milk and dairy products are a rich source of calcium
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Children and adolescents have high calcium needs
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You can never consume too much calcium
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The average adult's weight is made up of 2% calcium
Pregunta 16
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Body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether you are in a healthy weight range for your height. If your BMI is 26, how is your body weight status categorised?
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Underweight
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Normal weight
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Overweight
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Obese
Pregunta 17
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Are sports drinks better than water when you're exercising?
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Yes, the extra energy source they provide boosts performance at all levels
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Yes, they perform a vital job of replacing electrolytes lost in sweat
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Sometimes. The extra energy and electrolytes is important in some situations
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No. Sports drinks have been found to offer no benefits over water
Pregunta 18
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A gluten-free diet is one that excludes gluten, a protein composite found in wheat, barley and rye.
A gluten free diet should be followed by those who...
Pregunta 19
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A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet and excludes...
Pregunta 20
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The paleo diet is based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans. Which of the following statement about the paleo diet is INCORRECT?
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It consists chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit
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It includes foods presumed to be available to paleolithic humans
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It is not suggested for people with high blood pressure
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It is a high-protein, high-fiber diet that promises you can lose weight without cutting calories