Australian Dietary Guidelines
What are the five food groups that should make up a balanced diet?
Vegetables/legumes, Fruit, Grains, Dairy, Lean meats & alternatives.
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Which food group does an apple belong to?
Fruit.
What information can nutrition labels help consumers understand?
What the food contains and help make healthier choices.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
What unit is used to measure the energy we get from food?
Kilojoules (KJ)
Which macronutrient is most important for growth and repair of the body?
Protein
Which food group includes milk, yoghurt, and cheese?
Dairy (Milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives).
What does "serving size" mean?
The amount of food or drink recommended for consumption.
How many days are there in a leap year?
366.
According to healthy eating guidelines, why is variety in your diet important?
Different foods provide different nutrients needed for health.
What are micronutrients?
Nutrients needed in small amounts for healthy growth and development.
Which food group would pasta and rice belong to?
Grains and wholegrains.
Name two things people should try to limit when reading food labels.
Added sugar, sodium, or saturated fat.
What Country was Mr. Roberts Born in?
United Kingdom (UK) or England
Approximately how many kilojoules does the average adult need per day?
About 8,700 kJ.
Name two examples of micronutrients.
Vitamins and minerals (e.g., Vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium).
Name three foods that belong to the lean meats and alternatives food group.
Any three of: fish, eggs, poultry, tofu, nuts, seeds, beans, lean meat.
What is sodium needed for in the body?
Maintaining body fluid balance and helping muscles and nerves function.
Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Olympic Games?
Sydney
Name three long-term health problems that can result from poor nutrition.
Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, or tooth decay.
Which macronutrient contains the most energy (kilojoules) per gram?
Fat.
Which of these does NOT belong to one of the five food groups: chips, watermelon, yoghurt, or eggs?
Chips - Discretionary food
Besides healthy choices, name two other reasons people use food labels.
Checking allergens and finding where a product originates.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.