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Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins and Minerals
Proteins
Water
Examples of macro-nutrients in food
(3 answers)
Sodium
Fat
Calcium
Protein
Carbohydrates
Examples of micro-nutrients in food
(3 answers)
Calcium
Carbohydrates
Iron
Protein
Potassium
What does High GI mean?
Slow break down of carbohydrates, energy released gradually over a longer period of time
Glucose quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, fast release of energy
It is a measure of how much protein is in a product
It relates to the coronavirus
Which two food types are rich in iron?
Apples
Red meat
Chicken
Carrots
Which food type is considered to be low GI?
Chocolate mud cake
Potato
Pasta
Doughnut
What is the recommended daily intake of calories for a male adult?
2,000
1,000
1,500
2,500
What is the conversion for calories to kilojoules?
1:2
1:3.5
1: 4.2
1: 6.1
Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?
Meat
Fruit and Vegetables
Dairy
Bread & Grains
Which food group contains the sugar "fructose"?
Breads and Grains
Meat and Poultry
Fruit and Vegetables
Dairy
Which food type is considered high GI?
Pasta
White bread
Muesli
Wholegrain bread
In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
Stomach
Oesophagus
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?
Provides energy
Fights infection and disease
Keeps the digestive system healthy
Promotes healthy hair and nails
On average, how much water should we drink during the day?
1 litre
4 cups
1.5 litres
2 litres
Which food group should we eat the least of?
Meat
Dairy
Breads and Grains
Fruit and Vegetables
Fats and Oils
Which type of fat is considered more healthy than the others?
Trans
Saturated
Unsaturated
Animal
Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?
Potassium
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Lactose
What is a function of protein?
Repair and build muscle
Keep the body warm
Help with the digestive system
Cures asthma
What does RDI stand for?
Rotary Dietary Institute
Recommended Daily Intake
Reference Daily Intake
Reasonable Daily Intake
In which part of the digestive system is the majority of water reabsorbed by the body?
Stomach
Small Intestine
Oesophagus
Large Intestine
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