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Balanced Diet: Do you know what makes up a balanced diet? - test your knowledge

1. How many portions of fruit & vegetables is it suggested we consume in the UK per day?

   • 3
     4
     5
     6

    

2. If you consume 3 glasses of fruit juice per day how many portions is this?

   • 0
     1
     3

    

3. What should you base your meals on?

   • Starchy foods
     Sugary foods
     Meat
     Fruit

    

4. How many portions of fish is it suggested you should you eat per week?

   • 2 including one portion of oily fish
     4 including two portions of oily fish
     As much as you can
     None

    

5. Which should you eat more of, saturated or unsaturated fat?

   • Saturated fat
     Unsaturated fat

    

6. What can too much salt cause?

   • High blood pressure and an increased risk of developing heart disease
     Weight gain
     Increased blood sugars

    

7. What can physical activity help towards?

   • Increasing sugar levels
     Avoidance of certain diseases, including obesity, increased fitness and general wellbeing
     Obesity

    

8. How much water should you drink per day?

   • 4-6 glasses/cups
     6-8 glasses/cups
     8-10 glasses/cups

    

9. What is it important not to skip?

   • Breakfast
     Afternoon tea
     Dessert

    

10. In order to eat a well balanced diet, which of the following should you include?

    • Fruit and vegetables
      Breads and cereals
      Dairy products or alternatives such as fortified soya
      All of the above

     

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