Balanced Plate and Measuring Food


Portion size and serving size is the same:

True

False

Which nutrients provide energy in the form of calories?

Proteins, carbohydrates and fat

Vitamins and  minerals

Water

Which food item is categorised as a good protein source?

Olive oil

Egg

Tomatoes

Choose the correct statement:

All carbohydrates, no matter the food source, is broken down into glucose. 

Added sugars are the only source of carbohydrate that affects blood glucose.

Carbohydrates do not affect blood glucose.

Vegetables and fruit contains plant chemicals, called phytochemicals that protect you from developing heart disease:

True

False

How many portions of dairy foods should you consume each day?

2

5

3

What type of fats are healthy fats?

Saturated fat and trans fat

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated

Which of the following ingredients contains sodium?

  • Disodium guanylate (GMP)
  • Disodium inosinate (IMP)
  • Fleur de sel
  • Himalayan pink salt
  • Kosher salt
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG

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