Healthy Eating Guidelines (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
How many portions of fruits & veg should you aim to eat per day?
How many portions of fruits & veg should you aim to eat per day?
At least five portions
Why is it important to eat fruits & veg in a variety of colours?
Why is it important to eat fruits & veg in a variety of colours?
Different colours mean different nutrients
Which health benefit do fruits & veg provide through their antioxidants?
Which health benefit do fruits & veg provide through their antioxidants?
They reduce risk of cancer & heart disease
What is a key benefit of wholegrains being high in fibre?
What is a key benefit of wholegrains being high in fibre?
They improve digestion & prevent constipation
How do wholegrains help with blood sugar levels?
How do wholegrains help with blood sugar levels?
They release energy slowly for steady levels
What nutrients do low-fat milk, cheese & yoghurt provide?
What nutrients do low-fat milk, cheese & yoghurt provide?
Calcium and protein
Which proteins should you avoid according to healthy eating guidelines?
Which proteins should you avoid according to healthy eating guidelines?
Processed meats like sausages & rashers
Which cooking methods are recommended as healthy alternatives to frying?
Which cooking methods are recommended as healthy alternatives to frying?
Baking, steaming, boiling or grilling
Why should you avoid frying foods?
Why should you avoid frying foods?
Fried foods are high in unhealthy fats & calories
What can you use instead of salt to flavour food?
What can you use instead of salt to flavour food?
Herbs, spices, garlic or lemon juice
What health condition is high salt intake linked to?
What health condition is high salt intake linked to?
High blood pressure
How much water should you drink daily?
How much water should you drink daily?
At least two litres