Food

Materials from the soil and air can be converted into food by plants. This food is generally known as
1. glucose
2. fructose
3. maltose
4. sucrose
The range of food that an animal eats is known as its
1. diet
2. fructose
3. maltose
4. sucrose
Which one of the following is NOT a type of food?
1. Iodine
2. Carbohydrate
3. Vitamin
4. Protein
The main function of carbohydrates is to
1. provide energy
2. make muscles
3. help bones form
4. insulate the body
Fibre is a form of
1. carbohydrate
2. fat
3. protein
4. mineral
Potatoes and rice are good sources of
1. carbohydrates
2. proteins
3. fats
4. minerals
Which of the following foods is the best source of fibre?
1. Wholegrain bread
2. Pasta
3. Jam
4. Milk
This type of food acts as an energy store and also acts as an insulator.
1. Fat
2. Protein
3. Water
4. Minerals
Whales have a layer underneath their skin called blubber. Blubber mainly consists of
1. fat
2. oil
3. protein
4. carbohydrates
Which one of the following is NOT a good source of protein?
1. Sweets
2. Lean meat
3. Fish
4. Eggs
Which one of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?
1. Helps in the formation of bones.
2. It transports nutrients around the body.
3. It regulates body temperature.
4. Helps eliminate wastes.
When iodine is added to starch, what colour is formed?
1. Blue/black
2. Brown
3. Deep red
4. Green
Which one of the following statements is correct?
1. Benedict's solution changes colour to red in the presence of a reducing sugar.
2. Benedict's solution is colourless.
3. All sugars are reducing sugars.
4. Starch solution is coloured blue/black.
Which one of the following chemicals is used in the test for proteins in food?
1. Copper sulfate solution
2. Hydrochloric acid
3. Benedict's solution
4. Iodine solution
Which one of the following types of food contains the most energy?
1. Fats
2. Protein
3. Vitamin C
4. Calcium
The amount of energy in food is usually measured in
1. kilojoules
2. kilograms
3. degrees Celsius
4. metres squared
The amount of energy required in a balanced diet does NOT depend upon
1. hair colour
2. age
3. gender
4. sporting activity
With reference to the food pyramid, which of the following types of food should be eaten most often?
1. cereals
2. Sugars.
3. Butter
4. Fruit
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
1. Water is not an essential part of our daily diet.
2. Vitamins contain zero energy.
3. Peas and beans are a good source of protein.
4. Butter is high in fat.
Which vitamin, present in citrus fruits prevents scurvy?
1. Vitamin C
2. Viamin B₁₂
3. Vitamin D
4. Viamin K
Anaemia is caused by a lack of which mineral in a person's diet?
1. Iron
2. Calcium
3. Potassium
4. Sodium
Which type of food would help an athlete gain energy before competition?
1. Chocolate
2. Beef
3. Beans
4. Sugar
Which one of the following foods contains the least amount of fat?
1. Peas
2. Chocolate
3. Margarine
4. Crisps
Brown paper would most likely be used in a test for
1. fat
2. a reducing sugar
3. starch
4. protein
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
1. Vitamin D helps form healthy skin.
2. Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy.
3. Iron helps make red blood cells.
4. Sugar provides energy.
When a few drops of iodine solution were added to a crushed piece of banana, a blue/black colour developed on the banana. This means that
1. there is starch in the banana and bananas are a good source of carbohydrates
2. there is starch in the banana and bananas are a very good source of fat
3. there is no starch in the banana
4. there is starch in the banana and bananas are a good source of vitamins in our diet
Which one of the following food types is NOT a good source of protein?
1. Fruit juice
2. Meat
3. Fish
4. Cheese
Which one of the following foods is a good source of calcium?
1. Cheese
2. Fish
3. Meat
4. Vegetables
Which one of the following is NOT a good source of starch in the human diet?
1. Meat
2. Bread
3. Rice
4. Spaghetti
Which one of the following, if eaten in excess will cause obesity?
1. Carbohydrate
2. Proteins
3. Minerals
4. Fibre
Meat, fish, cheese and beans are all very good sources of
1. proteins
2. carbohydrates
3. minerals
4. fibre
Which one of the following types of food is needed for growth and tissue repair?
1. protein
2. carbohydrates
3. water
4. fibre
Which one of the following food types would a marathon runner be most likely to eat more of in order to gain energy in the days leading up to the marathon?
1. carbohydrates
2. proteins
3. fats
4. vitamins
We eat food because primarily our bodies
1. need a balanced diet.
2. need fuel to get energy.
3. need to replace old or damaged cells.
4. will not get ill.
The number of servings of each food group that we should eat daily is given in a
1. food pyramid
2. diet chart
3. food plan
4. menu
Which of the following will you find at the bottom of a food pyramid?
1. Brown rice and wholewheat pasta
2. Milk, yoghurt and cheese
3. Red meat
4. Butter
Which of the following will you find at the top of a food pyramid?
1. Sweets
2. Milk, yoghurt and cheese
3. Brown rice and wholegrain bread
4. Fruit and vegetables
The correct amount of each of the different types of food nutrients is called
1. a balanced diet
2. a food pyramid
3. a diet plan
4. a recommended daily allowance
Food types are divided into six main categories. Which one of the following is NOT one of these categories?
1. Chocolates
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. Vitamins
There are different types of sugar. Which of these types is found in table sugar?
1. Sucrose
2. Fructose
3. Glucose
4. Maltose
There are different types of sugar. Which of these is associated with milk?
1. Lactose
2. Glucose
3. Sucrose
4. Maltose
Fibre is an important food type.
Which one of the following statements about fibre is incorrect?
1. Fibre is source of energy.
2. We cannot digest fibre.
3. Fibre helps us maintain a healthy digestive system.
4. Brown rice and wholemeal bread are good sources of fibre.
Which one of the following food types is most commonly found in plant cell walls?
1. Fibre
2. Carbohydrate
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
What disease did Denis Burkitt discover linked to Western eating habits?
1. Diabetes
2. Acne
3. Alzheimer's
4. Measles
Which one of the following is not a benefit of eating fats and oils?
1. Healthy teeth and bones
2. Provides energy
3. Provides insulation
4. Supports the immune system
Eating unsaturated fats in our diet is healthy.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Sodium is important in our diet for
1. the proper functioning of nerves and muscles
2. healthy teeth and gums
3. insulation
4. providing energy
Calcium is important in our diet for
1. good bones and teeth
2. a healthy heart
3. providing energy
4. insulation
Good sources of iron include
1. wholemeal bread
2. milk
3. bananas
4. lemons
Vitamin A helps protect our eyes. Which one of the following does NOT contain vitamin A?
1. Bananas
2. Carrots
3. Tuna
4. Lettuce
Which one of the following vitamins helps cells in our body to respire?
1. Vitamin B
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin D
Orange juice with the label ‘not from concentrate' is more likely
1. to have high values of vitamin C
2. to have a lot of orange bits in it
3. to have been processed
4. to taste better
Vitamin D is needed in your diet in order for your bones to grow properly. Which one of the following is not a good source of vitamin D?
1. Tea
2. Salmon
3. Mackerel
4. Eggs
Our bodies need water.
Which one of the following statements about water is incorrect?
1. More than 80% of the adult human body is made of water.
2. Water helps us to flush body waste from our body.
3. Water allows the body cells to function properly.
4. Water helps us to regulate our body temperature.
Fruit, honey, jam, sweets are good sources of
1. sugar
2. fibre
3. proteins
4. vitamins
Whole grains, vegetables, fruit, mushrooms are good sources of
1. fibre
2. proteins
3. starch
4. fat
Which one of the following would NOT form part of a healthy diet?
1. Cut down on unsaturated fat.
2. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
3. Eat less processed meat.
4. Cut down on sugar and salt.
Which one of the following statements about junk food is generally incorrect?
1. It is high in fibre.
2. It is high in fats.
3. It is high in sugar.
4. It is high in salts.
Which type of fat mainly comes from an animal source?
1. Saturated
2. Polyunsaturated

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