MOCK PAPER Level 3 Principles Of Nutrition To A Physical Activity Programme
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Need 28 marks (70%) out of 40
- 1.
- A.
To absorb vitamins
- B.
To supply energy
- C.
To allow for enzyme action
- D.
To promote repair of tissues
- 2.Which fuel is needed for the effective utilisation of fat?
- A.
Glucose
- B.
Protein
- C.
Fibre
- D.
Alcohol
- 3.What is the function of fibre in a balanced healthy diet?
- A.
It supplies vitamin D
- B.
It provides energy
- C.
It increases blood cholesterol
- D.
It slows down gastric emptying
- 4.Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient?
- A.
Fat
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Protein
- 5.
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According to the Eatwell Plate pictured below, in which section would you find startchy foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes?- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- 6.Which of the following provides the best source of vitamin A?
- A.
Lentils
- B.
Apples
- C.
Full fat milk
- D.
Brown rice
- 7.Fill the gap: There are kilocalories (kcal) in 1 gram of protein.
- A.
4
- B.
7
- C.
9
- D.
12
- 8.What is the primary cause of ketosis?
- A.
Lack of vitamins
- B.
Lack of protein
- C.
Lack of fat
- D.
Lack of carbohydrate
- 9.Why does the body need a regular supply of vitamins and minerals?
- A.
To reduce free-radical damage
- B.
To help achieve weight gain
- C.
To reduce the absorption of fats from the gut
- D.
To delay stomach emptying, thus reducing feelings of hunger
- 10.Which of the following are water soluble vitamins?
- A.
D & E
- B.
B & C
- C.
K & E
- D.
A & D
- 11.What is the name of the disease characterised by a build up of fatty deposits within the arteries?
- A.
Scoliosis
- B.
Acidosis
- C.
Atherosclerosis
- D.
Osteoporosis
- 12.When glycogen stores are depleted, where does the liver obtain amino acids from for conversion to glucose?
- A.
The breakdown of fat
- B.
The breakdown of muscle
- C.
The breakdown of starch
- D.
The breakdown of carbohydrate
- 13.Which of the following minerals in a trace element?
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Zinc
- D.
Phosphorus
- 14.Which method of cooking is recommended in order to retain the vitamins and minerals in vegetables?
- A.
Steam in a small amount of water
- B.
Boil for 10 minutes
- C.
Add to soups or stews
- D.
Cook at a very high temperature
- 15.Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
- A.
Vegetables
- B.
Bran
- C.
Grains
- D.
Jam
- 16.
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With reference to the food label shown above, what is the percentage of kilocalories derived from carbohydrate?- A.
4.7%
- B.
11.8%
- C.
27.6%
- D.
62.2%
- 17.
- A.
3.2 servings
- B.
4.7 servings
- C.
5.5 servings
- D.
7.6 servings
- 18.How can saturated fats be identified?
- A.
They are solid at room tempertaure
- B.
They are liquid at room tempertaure
- C.
They are yellow in colour
- D.
They are white in colour
- 19.Which of the following protein-based foods contains all the essential amino acids?
- A.
Peanuts
- B.
Lentils
- C.
Pasta
- D.
Soy-bean
- 20.Which of the following is important for bile production?
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Water
- C.
Cholesterol
- D.
Glucose
- 21.Which of the following is first in the digestive system?
- A.
Rectum
- B.
Small intestine
- C.
Colon
- D.
Stomach
- 22.The 'traffic light' labelling system shows amounts of which four nutrients?
- A.
Saturated fat, sugar, salt, minerals
- B.
Fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt
- C.
Saturated fat, sugar, starch, minerals
- D.
Fat, starch, salt, sugar
- 23.In a healthy diet, what is the recommended percentage of kilocalories (kcal) that shoud come from carbohydrates?
- A.
20-30%
- B.
30-40%
- C.
40-50%
- D.
50-60%
- 24.What is the total percentage of fats recommended in a balanced healthy diet?
- A.
No more than 15%
- B.
No more than 25%
- C.
No more than 35%
- D.
No more than 45%
- 25.Which of the following does NOT qualify as a portion of fruit or vegtables?
- A.
1 medium sized potato
- B.
1 dessert bowl of salad
- C.
1 glass of orange juice
- D.
1 handful of blueberries
- 26.
- A.
Decreased muscle growth and repair
- B.
Increased potential for glycogen storage
- C.
Increased uptake of minerals
- D.
Decreased potential to store body fat
- 27.What advice would you recommend as part of an effective fat loss programme?
- A.
Severely restrict calorie intake
- B.
Include regular cardiovascular training
- C.
Aim to lose weight as rapidly as possible
- D.
Avoid any resistance training
- 28.
- A.
Evaluating the need for supplementation
- B.
Estimating daily energy requirements
- C.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses of diffrent diets
- D.
Utilising the eatwell plate to assess a diet
- 29.During moderate to high intensity activity, how long can stored muscle glycogen last?
- A.
10 seconds
- B.
1 - 1.5 hours
- C.
4 - 5 hours
- D.
24 hours
- 30.What is the recommended daily protein intake for a sedentary adult?
- A.
0.2g/kg body weight
- B.
0.8g/kg body weight
- C.
1.2g/kg body weight
- D.
1.8g/kg body weight
- 31.
- A.
Provide an energy intake below an individual's BMR
- B.
Promote rapid weight loss by eating less
- C.
Allow unlimited amounts of a certain food group
- D.
Increase energy output and decrease energy intake
- 32.
- A.
Protein
- B.
Iron
- C.
Glycogen
- D.
Fat
- 33.Which of the following drinks would be used by endurance athletes to top up muscle glycogen stores?
- A.
Hypertonic
- B.
Water
- C.
Hypotonic
- D.
Tea
- 34.
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- A.
2610
- B.
3110
- C.
3610
- D.
4110
- 35.What is the approximate energy expenditure of a 65kg individual during brisk walking?
- A.
1 kcal/min
- B.
6 kcal/min
- C.
16 kcal/min
- D.
160 kcal/min
- 36.Which reference to metabolism, what do the initials TEF stand for?
- A.
Trans Essential Fats
- B.
Total Energy of Feeding
- C.
Timed Eating Factor
- D.
Thermic Effect of Food
- 37.
- A.
Tape measure
- B.
Bio-electrical impedance
- C.
Skin fold callipers
- D.
Weighing scales
- 38.Which of the following is a sign of Bulimia?
- A.
High breathing rate
- B.
High blood pressure
- C.
Increased bone density
- D.
Increased tooth decay
- 39.
- A.
Person 1. Weight: 53kg Height: 1.72metres
- B.
Person 2. Weight: 70kg Height: 1.72metres
- C.
Person 3. Weight: 85kg Height: 1.72metres
- D.
Person 4. Weight: 100kg Height: 1.72metres
- 40.Someone who has been consciously eating healthily for the last 7 months is in which stage of change ?
- A.
Action
- B.
Preparation
- C.
Maintenance
- D.
Termination
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