Guidance/Recommendations

Question 1

How much dietary fibre does an adult mean?

Answer 1

30g

Question 2

How much dietary fibre does a 11-16 year old need?

Answer 2

25g

Question 3

What’s the energy requirement for men a day?

Answer 3

2,500

Question 4

What’s the energy requirement for women a day?

Answer 4

2,000

Question 5

What’s the salt intake for adults?

Answer 5

6g

Question 6

What’s the salt intake for 7-10?

Answer 6

5g

Question 7

What’s the average intake of protein for a male?

Answer 7

56g

Question 8

What’s an average nutrient intake of protein in women?

Answer 8

45g average female 19-50

Question 9

What’s the daily recommendation regarding adults exercising?

Answer 9

At least 2 times a week & at least 150 moderate minutes of exercise or vigorous 75 mins

Question 10

What’s the recommendation for children exercising?

Answer 10

1 hour a day

Question 11

What’s the limit of alcohol intakes?

Answer 11

Men/women advised not to have more than 14 units a week

Question 12

How much water should you drink a day?

Answer 12

6-8 large glasses a day

Question 13

How much fish should you eat a week?

Answer 13

2 portions one must be oily eg salmon

Question 14

How much caffeine should you have a day?

Answer 14

Less than 4 or will increase blood pressure

Question 15

How many carb calories per gram

Answer 15

4

Question 16

How many protein calories per gram

Answer 16

4

Question 17

How many lipid calories per gram?

Answer 17

9

Question 18

What are the 8 dietary guidelines?

Answer 18

1. Base meals on starchy foods
2. Eat lots of fruit and veg
3. Eat more fish - 1 oily fish a week
4. Cut down on saturated fats/sugar
5. Eat less salt no more than 6g
6. Get active = healthy weight
7. Drink plenty water
8. Don’t skip breakfast