20 questions
Your goal should be to have a _______________ plate. Fill in the missing word
Big
Grain filled
Balanced
Heavy
This is the 'healthy eating pyramid'. What food type is shown at the bottom?
Dairy
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fruit and vegetables
Which of these are causes of obesity? Select all correct options.
Poor food choices
Lack of physical activity
Family habits, such as lots of screen time
Too much exercise
Fruit and vegetables give us fibre, vitamins and minerals. One portion is approximately a handful. How many portions a day should we have?
Dairy produce give us proteins and fats. They are also a good source of what?
Vitamins
Energy
Carbohydrates
Calcium
Calcium is good for our bones and teeth.
True
False
Which of these are all examples of dairy products?
Sweets, milk and bread
Eggs, cheese and spaghetti
Milk, cheese and eggs
Milk, cheese and cereal
The main nutrients we get from meat is protein. Protein helps us to build...
Bone
Muscle
Bigger brains
Better hearing
Foods like potatoes give us carbohydrates. Why are carbohydrates important?
They help us keep our bones strong
They help us build muscle
They give us energy
They are not important
A small amount of fat is important in a balanced diet, but eating too much fat is unhealthy. What problems can eating too much fat lead to?
Clogged arteries
High cholesterol
Obesity
All options are correct
Dark chocolate is better for us than milk chocolate.
True
False
Which type of exercise requires the most oxygen?
Aerobic (also known as cardiovascular)
Anaerobic (strength and resistance training)
Flexibility and stretching
Which one of these is the best example of aerobic exercise?
Push ups
Weight lifting
Yoga
Running
Which one of these is the best example of flexibility and stretching?
Push ups
Weight lifting
Ballet
Running
Which of these are consequences of not getting enough sleep or enough high quality sleep?
Grogginess
Forgetfulness
Short attention span
All of the options
Who needs to sleep more?
Children
Teenagers
Adults
Which strategy would help us improve our sleep hygiene?
Binge eat before you sleep
Only go to bed once it is past midnight
Have a cup of coffee before bed
Don't use screens, such as mobiles and tablets just before bed
True or false:
Sleeping longer at the weekends means you can catch up on sleep you lost in the week.
True
False
Malaria is an infectious disease that is caused by a parasite found on what animal?
Mosquitoes
Birds
Fish
Reptiles
The United Nations Sustainable Developement Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals which aim to improve the living standards and life expectancy of who?
Men only, all over the world
Everyone, all over the world
Children in the UAE
Women only, all over the world