Nutrition Diet and Health

Which nutrients are most likely to be lost when food is boiled? Select one answer.

On average, how many kilocalories does a healthy adult female need to consume each day? Select one answer.

What types of foods does the ‘five a day’ slogan refer to? Select one answer.

How many extra kilocalories are required during pregnancy and at what stage during pregnancy are they needed? Select one answer.

An obese individual wanting to lose weight should consult their GP before undertaking any diet or exercise program. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Which of the fruits and vegetables listed below does NOT count as one of your five a day? Select one answer.

Which of the foods listed below are not acceptable to someone following a vegan diet? You may select more than one answer.

Which two groups of foods shown in the ‘Eatwell Plate’ should be eaten in the largest proportions?

What proportion of the human body is made up of water? Select one answer.

Fat contains the highest number of kilocalories per gram. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Orange or yellow coloured fruits and vegetables are high in which of the following vitamins? Select one answer.

Which two nutrients are required in greater amounts by adult females than adult males during their fertile years?

A deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin can lead to scurvy? Select one answer.

Up to 50% of an adult’s energy intake should come from protein. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Which of the following methods should be used to check if a person is a healthy weight? Select one answer.

Carbohydrate should be included in the diet because … Select one answer.

Which of the following nutrients are carbohydrates? You may select more than one answer.

How many kilocalories does an average male adult need to consume each day?

Which of the following pieces of information are legally required to be displayed on food packaging? You may select more than one answer.

How many grams of salt can a child aged between 4 and 6 years old consume safely in one day? Select one answer.

Guidance in the ‘Eatwell Plate’ does not apply to people who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet. Select ‘True’ or ‘False’.

Read the sentences below about alcohol consumption and decide which are ‘true’ and which are ‘false’.

If the kcals consumed by an individual are equal to the kcals burnt during their daily activity, ‘Energy Balance’ is achieved. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Read the sentences below and decide which ones are associated with Under-nutrition. You may select more than one answer.

Which one of the vitamins listed below cannot be sourced from plants and should be supplemented in a vegetarian or vegan diet? Select one answer.

Some asian women may need a higher intake of Vitamin D in their diet to compensate for the limited exposure to sunlight due to the restrictions of traditional forms of dress. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Which one of the foods and drinks listed below is not a potential allergen?

According to current statistics, how many people are affected by ‘Food Intolerances’?

Some vitamins and minerals can be lost when food is processed resulting in a reduced nutritional value. Select ‘true’ or ‘false’.

Nutrients lost during food processing can be added back in (fortified) to restore the original nutritional value

The nutritional value of substitute foods such as margarine can be enhanced by fortification so that it is similar to the product it is replacing e.g. butter

Mineral water is a fortified food containing minerals, vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates

Significant health benefits can be provided to whole populations by fortifying popular foods such as bread, breakfast cereals and orange juice