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Unit 9:Food and Diet

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AQA GCSE PE Test Quiz on Unit 9:Food and Diet, created by Cath Warriner on 21/08/2016.
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Question 1

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We need to consume food as it provides energy and fuel, helps the body grow and helps to repair injured tissues.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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How many nutrients contribute to a balanced diet?
Answer
  • 5
  • 7
  • 6
  • 8

Question 3

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The following nutrients all give energy to the athlete, except:
Answer
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins
  • Fats
  • Protein

Question 4

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There are three different types of carbohydrates.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Simple carbohydrates are starches which involve pasta and rice.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the following organs:
Answer
  • liver and kidneys
  • liver and muscles
  • kidney and muscles

Question 7

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Which of these athletes is least likely to have a 'pasta party' the night before an event?
Answer
  • Triathlete
  • Marathon runner
  • Cyclist
  • 100m sprinter

Question 8

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Which food would you not associate with carbohydrates?
Answer
  • Potatoes
  • Steak
  • Rice
  • Cereals
  • Pasta

Question 9

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Carbohydrates, fats and protein provide energy. Which food group will give you the most energy per gram?
Answer
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Proteins

Question 10

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Which type of athlete would require a high protein diet?
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  • Tour de France cyclist
  • 10,000m runner
  • 100m sprinter

Question 11

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Athletes will eat the following foods to get a good supply of protein, except:
Answer
  • Red meat
  • Cheese/eggs
  • Pulses
  • Rice

Question 12

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Proteins are used for growth, repair, energy and the efficient working of our tissues. Proteins are made of lactic acid.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 13

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The body needs essential amino acids in the form of our diet as the body cannot make them. How many essential amino acids does the body need?
Answer
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Question 14

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There are two different types of fats, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are the healthier type of fat.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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The following fats are all unsaturated fats, except:
Answer
  • Fish
  • Plant products
  • Nuts
  • Beef

Question 16

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Too much fat can block arteries causing circulatory and heart problems.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 17

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Fats help the body with many vital functions. Which function is not related to fat?
Answer
  • Provides energy
  • Keeps the skin in good condition
  • Insulates the body
  • Strengthens bones
  • Cushions vital organs
  • Transports essential vitamins

Question 18

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How many categories of vitamins are there?
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  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Question 19

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The following vitamins are all water soluble, except:
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  • A
  • B
  • C

Question 20

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Scurvy involves swollen gums, fatigue and pain in the limbs and joints. Scurvy is a deficiency of which vitamin?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 21

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Which vitamin leads to a condition called rickets?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 22

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Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. They are taken into the body through animal products.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Osteoporosis is a result of the following mineral deficiency in the body.
Answer
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Sodium

Question 24

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Hypertension is high blood pressure which can lead to heart disease or a stroke. Which mineral causes hypertension?
Answer
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Sodium

Question 25

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Anaemia results from a lack of iron in the diet. This means there are less red blood cells carrying oxygen so the athlete has less energy and they often experience fatigue.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 26

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There are two different types of fibre. Soluble and insoluble fibre.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 27

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Sources of fibre come in many formats. Which food is not a good source of fibre?
Answer
  • Bread
  • Grains
  • Beans
  • Lentils
  • Fish

Question 28

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Which environmental injury is caused by a rapid loss of water?
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  • Heat stroke
  • Dehydration
  • Hypothermia

Question 29

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Dehydration is increased through the following events, except:
Answer
  • Exercising in extreme heat
  • Exercising at a lower intensity than normal
  • Exercising in a humid environment
  • Exercising for a greater duration of time

Question 30

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Obesity is being extremely overweight, abnormally fat. What BMI figure is used to become classified as obese?
Answer
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30
  • 35

Question 31

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Obesity is associated with many medical conditions and can affect performance. Which of these statements is not true?
Answer
  • Increases strain on the joints
  • increases mobility
  • increases blood pressure
  • increases cholesterol levels
  • increases diabetes

Question 32

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Anorexia is an eating disorder associated with consuming too much food.
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  • True
  • False
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