YMCA L2 Pofe - Healthy Eating

19 Questions | By Hodgesd | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 491

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1.

Which of the following food groups should be consumed in the largest quantity according to the Eatwell Plate?
- A.
  
  Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods
- B.
  
  Milk and dairy foods
- C.
  
  Meat. fish, eggs and beans
- D.
  
  Food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar
2.

Which of the following foods should be consumed in equal quantities according to the Eatwell Plate?
- A.
  
  Meat, fish, eggs and beans AND Food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar
- B.
  
  Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta AND Fruit and vegetables
- C.
  
  Milk and dairy foods AND Fruit and vegetables
- D.
  
  Food and drinks high in fats and/or sugar AND Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
3.

How many litres of water should be consumed daily?
- A.
  
  At least 2
- B.
  
  At least 1
- C.
  
  At least 3
- D.
  
  At least 4
4.

A calorie deficit of ........ is required to lose 1lb of stored fat
- A.
  
  3500 kcal
- B.
  
  3000 kcal
- C.
  
  4000 kcal
- D.
  
  2500 kcal
5.

According to the Eatwell Plate, how many portions of fruit or vegetables should be consumed per day?
- A.
  
  5-7
- B.
  
  3-4
- C.
  
  8+
- D.
  
  2-3
6.

Severe dehyrdration can be caused by the loss of .... of normal bodily requirements
- A.
  
  10%
- B.
  
  20%
- C.
  
  30%
- D.
  
  50%
7.

What can dehydration lead to?
- A.
  
  Fatigue
- B.
  
  DOMS
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  Osteoporosis
8.

When offering nutritional advice to clients fitness instructors should
- A.
  
  Only give advice in line with national healthy eating guidelines
- B.
  
  Provide detailed dietary advice following analysis of food diaries
- C.
  
  Provide advice in line with current fad diets
- D.
  
  Only give detailed dietary advice related to physical activity participation
9.

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
- A.
  
  Brown bread
- B.
  
  Oily fish
- C.
  
  Lentils
- D.
  
  Red meat
10.

What are carbohydrates used for in the body?
- A.
  
  Energy production
- B.
  
  Growth of body tissue
- C.
  
  Production of haemoglobin
- D.
  
  Insulation
11.

Which of the following is an example of an unsaturated fat?
- A.
  
  Cashew nuts
- B.
  
  Butter
- C.
  
  Salami
- D.
  
  Cheese
12.

What role does fat play in the body?
- A.
  
  Insulation
- B.
  
  Repair and growth
- C.
  
  Muscle contraction
- D.
  
  Regulate body's water content
13.

Which of the following is an example of a protein food source?
- A.
  
  Steak
- B.
  
  Curly kale
- C.
  
  Broccoli
- D.
  
  Sweet potato
14.

What is the role of protein in the body?
- A.
  
  Growth and repair
- B.
  
  Hardening of teeth
- C.
  
  Insulation
- D.
  
  Energy production
15.

Which food source can calcium be found in?
- A.
  
  Spinach
- B.
  
  Eggs
- C.
  
  Kidney
- D.
  
  Liver
16.

Which food can iron be found in?
- A.
  
  Oatmeal
- B.
  
  Pasta
- C.
  
  Soya
- D.
  
  White rice
17.

What is the role of fibre in the diet?
- A.
  
  Digestive system function
- B.
  
  Regulate body water content
- C.
  
  Production of haemoglobin
- D.
  
  Bone formation
18.

Which of the following statements about the energy equation is true?
- A.
  
  If the total energy consumed is more than the total energy expended this will result in weight gain
- B.
  
  If the total energy consumed is less than the total energy expended this will result in no change in weight
- C.
  
  If the total energy consumed is equal to the total energy expended this will result in weight loss
- D.
  
  If the total energy consumed is equal to the total energy expended this will result in weight gain
19.

Which of the following can be closely linked to poor nutrition?
- A.
  
  Obesity
- B.
  
  Type I diabetes
- C.
  
  Clinical depression
- D.
  
  Osteoarthritis