Chapter 3 - A Balnced Diet

Question 1

Name 4 food food groups.

Answer 1

1. Cereals & Potatoes
2. Fruit & Veg
3. Milk Products
4. Meats

Question 2

Give 5 examples from 4 food groups.

Answer 2

1. Cereals & Potatoes: Potatoes, Bread, Cereal, Pasta, Rice.
2. Fruit & Veg: Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Cucumber, Peppers.
3. Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt, Cream, Sour Cream.
4. Meats: Beef, Chicken, Salmon, Peanuts, Eggs.

Question 3

What are the healthy eating guidelines?

Answer 3

1. Increase intake of fibre, water and fruit & veg

2. Decrease intake of sugar, salt and fat

Question 4

What is a balanced diet for conalescents/invalids?

Answer 4

Follow doctors advice; ensure hygienic preparations do serving of food; foods light and easy to digest; ensure plenty of fluids taken.

Question 5

What is manual work?

Answer 5

Work that requires physical strength and activity e.g. Farmer, builder, aerobics instructor.

Question 6

What is sedentary work?

Answer 6

Work that requires little physical effort e.g. Teacher, secretary, computer programmer.

Question 7

Define balanced diet.

Answer 7

A diet containing all the nutrients in the right proportions for the needs of the individual.