2902 do you know whats healthy

Do you know what’s healthy?1
Check your knowledge answering the following questionnaire. Circle the
letter of your option.

1. The nutrient and energy needs of teenagers are the same as those of any
other age group.
a. Yes

b. No.

2. A healthy balanced diet means….
a.

A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and starchy foods that also contains moderate
amounts of foods rich in protein, milk and dairy foods.

b.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, that also contains moderate amounts of foods
rich in protein, milk and dairy foods.

c.

A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and saturate fats, that also contains moderate
amounts of foods rich in protein, milk and dairy foods.

3. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, soya beans, tofu and nuts are good sources of….
a.

Iron which is needed for healthy blood.

b. Calcium, which is needed for healthy bones and teeth.
c.

Omega 3 fatty acids which are good for maintaining low cholesterol levels.

4. It is very important than young women have enough iron which is included in ….
a.

Red meat, and fish, are rich sources of iron. Pulses (such as beans and lentils),
green vegetables and liver . Cereals with added vitamins are also good sources.

b. Bread, potatoes and rice.
c.

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Milk and dairy foods.

.


5. Fish is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated
fat. Oily fish are also a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. We should eat
oily fish…

a.

Up to four portions of oily fish a week if you are a young man but no more than two
portions of oily fish a week if you are a young woman.

b. Up to six portions of oily fish a week if you are a young man but no more than four
portions of oily fish a week if you are a young woman.
c.

No more than one portion of oily fish a week if you are a young man and up to five
portions of oily fish a week if you are a young woman.

6. Citrus fruit (such as oranges and lemons), tomatoes and potatoes are all good
sources of vitamin C, which is essential for health. Vitamin C may help the
body absorb iron. We should eat …
a. At least four portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
b. At least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
c. At least three portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

7. If you are a vegetarian you should…
a. Balance your diet eating five portions of oily fish a week.
b. Eat milk, cheese, eggs and pulses (such as lentils and beans) which are good
sources of proteins.
c. At least a portion of ham or turkey a week.

8. Avoid fizzy drinks and snacks that are rich in fat, sugar and salt. We
shouldn’t have more than…
a. 6g of salt a day.
b. 20g of salt a day.