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Quiz por nancy stokes, atualizado more than 1 year ago
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Criado por nancy stokes
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Questão 1
Questão
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
Questão 2
Questão
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?
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Dietary fibre
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Vegetables and legumes
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Grains, breads and cereals
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Dairy products
Questão 3
Questão
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
Questão 4
Questão
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
Questão 5
Questão
What is the primary function of carbohydrate in the diet?
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To absorb vitamins
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To supply energy
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To allow for enzyme action
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To promote repair of tissue
Questão 6
Questão
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
Questão 7
Questão
Fibre is great for health and helps us control our weight. Which of the following statements about fibre is INCORRECT?
Responda
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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
Questão 8
Questão
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...
Responda
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Unsaturated fatty acids
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Monounsaturated fats
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids
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Saturated fats
Questão 9
Questão
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
Questão 10
Questão
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?
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Eggs
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Fortified breakfast cereal
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Sunlight
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Oily fish
Questão 11
Questão
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?
Responda
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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
Questão 12
Questão
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
Questão 13
Questão
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
Questão 14
Questão
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin, weak and fragile. To help combat osteoporosis, women should make sure they get enough...
Responda
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Fibre
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Vitamin B12
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Iron
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Calcium
Questão 15
Questão
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
Questão 16
Questão
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
Questão 17
Questão
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
Questão 18
Questão
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...
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Have high blood cholesterol
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Have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease
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Need to lose weight
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Have lactose intolerance
Questão 19
Questão
A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet and excludes...
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Breads, cereals and grains
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Fruit and vegetables
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Nuts and seeds
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All animal products
Questão 20
Questão
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
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