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Diet Worksheet 1

The document is a worksheet on diet and nutrition that contains 15 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of different nutrients, food groups, and dietary needs. It also contains a section with 4 short answer questions analyzing sample breakfast menus. The questions cover topics like carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fats, and the role of different foods in a balanced diet. The worksheet aims to assess understanding of basic nutrition and the importance of consuming a variety of nutrients from different food groups.

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Diet Worksheet 1

The document is a worksheet on diet and nutrition that contains 15 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of different nutrients, food groups, and dietary needs. It also contains a section with 4 short answer questions analyzing sample breakfast menus. The questions cover topics like carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fats, and the role of different foods in a balanced diet. The worksheet aims to assess understanding of basic nutrition and the importance of consuming a variety of nutrients from different food groups.

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WORKSHEET #1- DIET

NAME:

1) A slice of banana turned blue-black when iodine solution was added to it. This shows that the
banana contained
a) sugar
b) starch
c) protein
d) vitamins

2) A balanced diet is one which contains


a) equal amounts of all major nutrients
b) no sugar
c) enough of each nutrient for a person’s
needs
d) no fat and only a little sugar

3) Steve brought fries, a donut and a soft drink for lunch. Which nutrient is lacking from his diet?
a) Fat
b) Sugar
c) Starch
d) Protein

4) John’s aunt is suffering with constipation. Which of the following could be added to her diet
to relieve her of this problem?
a) Orange juice
b) Bran
c) Chocolate
d) Chicken

5) The results of a sample of food tested to find out its contents are shown in the table below:

Test Result
Iodine solution added Yellow colour
Benedict’s solution added and mixture Blue colour
heated
Shaken with ethanol White emulsion

The results show the presence of


a) fat
b) glucose
c) protein
d) vitamin

6) The table below shows the results of food test done on four samples of food to determine the
presence of protein and starch.

Sample Starch Protein


I No change Violet
II Blue black No change
III Blue black Violet
IV No change No change

Which sample contained starch only?


a) I
b) II
c) III
d) IV

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7) A student performed the food test shown.

Which food item could produce the result shown?


a) Rice
b) Bake
c) Chicken
d) Pineapple

8) In a food test, potassium hydroxide solution and two drops of copper sulfate solution was
added to a sample of egg white. Which of the following gives the correct final colour observed
and the conclusion?

Sample Colour change Conclusion


A Colourless-blue Starch
B Blue-orange Sugar
C Blue-purple Protein
D Red-blue Fats

9) If a person suffers from anemia they are deficient in


a) calcium
b) fibre
c) iron
d) vitamin C

10) When iodine is added to starch it turns


a) blue-black
b) green
c) orange-red
d) yellow

11) Which of these is the best source of carbohydrates?


a) Bread
b) Cheese
c) Lean meat
d) Mango

12) Benedict’s solution is used to test for


a) fatty acids
b) glucose
c) protein
d) starch

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13) In order to make bones and teeth the body needs
a) calcium
b) iodine
c) iron
d) sodium

14) In order to ensure that her baby develops correctly a pregnant woman should eat foods that
are good sources of
a) calcium
b) iodine
c) nitrogen
d) zinc

15) Which of these foods is best for a new-born baby?


a) Foods rich in protein
b) Mashed sweet potato
c) Mother’s milk
d) Rusks and milk

(15 marks)

1) Use the breakfast menu card given below to answer the following questions.
BREAKFAST MENU
CHRIS CANDACE
1 boiled egg 1 hot dog sandwich

1 slice watermelon Unsweetened orange


juice
Unsweetened orange
juice

a) What are TWO main nutrients found in Chris’s breakfast? (2 marks)

1. Vitamins 3. Fat

2. Protein

b) Name TWO main nutrients found in Candace’s breakfast. (2 marks)

1. Fat 3. Carbohydrates

2. Protein

c) Both Chris and Candace ate breakfast at 7 a.m. and went to school. They sat in the same
classes during the morning sessions. By 9 a.m. Chris was feeling tired and hungry. Based on the
diets, give TWO reasons why Chris could have been feeling tired and hungry.
(2 marks)

1. Chris did not have any carbohydrates for breakfast so he will feel tired.
2 .Carbohydrates are needed for energy.

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d) Chris goes jogging every day. Suggest FOUR types of food that can be part of a balanced
breakfast for Chris. (4 marks)

1. Water

2. Fruits

3. Vegetables

4. Protein-chicken, beef, fish, eggs, beans, oats

5. Carbohydrates-bread, rice, roti, provision

(10 marks)

TOTAL: 25 MARKS

END OF WORKSHEET

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