Food and Nutrition

Question 1

1An athlete's pre-competition meal should be eaten about

Hard

A. 24 hours before only B. 5 minutes before C. during the event D. 3–4 hours before the event

Question 2

2The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) represents the intake that meets the needs of

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A. 50% of a population group B. 100% of people C. infants only D. 10% of people

Question 3

3Athletes need more

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A. salt only B. alcohol C. carbohydrates for energy D. sugar only

Question 4

4People with diabetes should limit

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A. sugary foods B. fibre C. water D. vegetables

Question 5

5Vegetarians can get protein from

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A. sugar B. only fish C. beans, lentils and nuts D. only meat

Question 6

6Pregnant women need extra

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A. folic acid, iron and protein B. alcohol C. caffeine D. salt and sugar

Question 7

7Babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first

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A. two years B. one month C. two weeks D. six months

Question 8

8A balanced diet is one that

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A. contains only proteins B. is eaten once a day C. contains all the nutrients in the right amounts D. contains no fats

Question 9

9A diet for a person with diabetes should be

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A. without vegetables B. only fats C. low in added sugar and high in fibre D. high in sweets

Question 10

10Adolescents need extra iron because of

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A. rapid growth and, for girls, menstruation B. less activity C. shrinking bones D. sleeping more