Alphabet foods
What is a dairy product starting with the letter 'Y'
yoghurt
Healthy fats are located at which level of the healthy food pyramid?
The top
We need this mineral to maintain healthy teeth and bones
Calcium
Name the 6 types of nutrients
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals & Water
What is the common name for sodium?
salt
What is a purple-skinned fruit starting with the letter 'F'?
Fig
Which two food groups (together, make up one level) of the healthy food pyramid makes up the biggest part of your diet?
Vegetables/legumes & Fruit
Cholesterol is produced by which major organ in the body?
The liver
How many litres or cups of water is recommended for adults to have every day?
Women should have about 2 litres (8 cups) of fluids a day, and men about 2.6 litres (10 cups).
Which of the following foods are off-limit if you are a vegan:
a) Broccoli
b) Soy milk
c) Honey
d) Quince jelly
c) Honey
Name a grain starting with the letter 'Q'
Quinoa
True or False: you should never consume salt and added sugar
False: You should limit these but can have them in a varied diverse healthy diet.
What is the primary function of the nutrient 'Carbohydrates'?
For an extra 50 points name a healthy food that is carbohydrate-rich.
The primary function of Carbohydrates is to provide energy.
Carbohydrates are present in all fruit and vegetables, breads and grain products, and sugar.
List one main function of the nutrient 'Protein'.
Protein is responsible for the construction and repair of muscles, the formation of new skin cells, the growth of hair, the production of bodily molecules like as hormones and enzymes and it helps to create antibodies that fight off bacteria or viruses.
True or false?
The guidelines recommend that teens should be physically active for 30 minutes almost every day.
False - the Australian guidelines recommend that children and young people do at least 60 minutes each day of moderate to vigorous physical activity that makes the heart beat faster. More is better.
What is the name of a herb or spice starting with the letter 'S'.
Hint: some people think it takes a bit like liquorice.
Star Anise
Name five types of foods that would be present in the second level of the healthy food pyramid.
Milk, yoghurt, cheese, lentils, beans, tofu, fish, eggs, lean meat, chicken, nuts, seeds
Name two food sources that are high in iron.
red meats (beef, lamb, veal, pork, kangaroo). The redder the meat, the higher it is in iron, offal (liver, kidney, pate), poultry, fish or shellfish (salmon, sardines, tuna), eggs, nuts, dried fruit, wholemeal pasta and bread, legumes (mixed beans, baked beans, lentils, chickpeas), dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, silver beet, broccoli), oats, tofu
Anaemia is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
Iron
True or false?
Pregnant women should eat for two to remain healthy.
False. This is a myth. Pregnant women should not eat for two when you are pregnant. Instead, they should focus on the quality of the nutrients they consume, listen to their bodies and eat accordingly.
Name a root vegetable starting with the letter 'Y'.
HINT: In history, you would have analysed an image of First Nations Australians digging this up with 'digging sticks'
Name 10 types of food in the 'grains' level of the healthy food pyramid
quinoa, couscous, bread, pasta, rice, noodles, rice crackers, cereal, oats, barley, polenta, buckwheat, spelt, millet, sorghum, triticale, rye, semolina, crumpet, rice cakes, flour, naan, focaccia, damper, porridge, muesli
Why is it best to choose healthy carbohydrate-rich foods that are full of dietary fibre compared to high carbohydrate processed sugary foods?
It is best to choose carbohydrate-rich foods that are healthy and full of dietary fibre such as in fruits and vegetables as the fibre lets you know that you are full and have met the energy requirements that you will need. This also helps prevent unnecessary weight gain as unused energy ends up being converted to fats for storage.
List the two types of unsaturated fats.
For an extra 50 points, state whether unsaturated fats support health or are bad for health.
For an extra 50 points, list a type of food that would contain a high level of unsaturated fat.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the two types of unsaturated fats.
These support support health and may be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated.
An example of a type of food high in unsaturated fats are olives and olive oil, nuts and nut butters and avocados
For your information:
The other type of fats are saturated and trans fats which can raise cholesterol levels and increase disease risk.
Ingredients listed on the nutrition facts food label are in listed in what kind of order?
Ingredients on a label are listed from greatest to smallest based on their weight when added to the food