Lesson 3.2.3.2.2
3.2.3.2.2 Recommended percentage of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the recommended percentage of energy from protein in the diet?
- 5%
- 15%
- 50%
- 35%
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What is the recommended percentage of energy from fat in the diet?
- 15% or less
- 45% or more
- 35% or less
- 50% or more
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What is the recommended percentage of energy from carbohydrate in the diet?
- 35%
- 5%
- 50%
- 15%
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Of the 50% energy from carbohydrate, how much should come from starches?
- 35%
- 45%
- 15%
- 5%
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A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. Using the 15% guideline, how many kcal should come from protein?
- 300 kcal
- 700 kcal
- 150 kcal
- 200 kcal
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A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. Using the 35% fat guideline, what is the maximum fat energy?
- 700 kcal
- 350 kcal
- 1,000 kcal
- 200 kcal
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A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. How many kcal should come from carbohydrate?
- 1,000 kcal
- 300 kcal
- 1,500 kcal
- 500 kcal
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What is the maximum recommended percentage of food energy from free sugars?
- Fifteen percent
- Five percent
- Thirty percent
- Fifty percent
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What is the UK dietary guideline for percentage of energy from protein?
- Fifteen percent
- Fifty percent
- Seventy percent
- Thirty percent
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Which food group should replace dietary fats to reduce fat intake towards 35%?
- Refined oils
- Sugary snacks
- Butter and cream
- Lean protein
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Which nutrient category does the 5% maximum intake guideline apply to?
- Complex starch
- Total protein
- Saturated fat
- Free sugars
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Which type of carbohydrate should provide the bulk of daily energy intake?
- Starchy carbohydrates
- Refined glucose
- Free sugars
- Simple syrups
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What is the recommended maximum percentage of daily dietary energy that should come from fat?
- 35%
- 75%
- 50%
- 10%
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A student eats 300 kcal of protein in a day, from a total of 2,000 kcal. What percentage of energy is this?
- 35%
- 5%
- 50%
- 15%
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How are dietary energy guidelines for nutrients expressed?
- Fixed masses
- Daily calories
- Recommended percentages
- Absolute grams
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A daily energy intake of 2,500 kcal is planned. Using the 50% carbohydrate guideline, how many kcal should come from carbohydrate?
- 1,250 kcal
- 750 kcal
- 2,000 kcal
- 500 kcal
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A daily energy intake of 2,500 kcal is planned. Using the 15% protein guideline, how many kcal should come from protein?
- 1,500 kcal
- 500 kcal
- 250 kcal
- 375 kcal
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Within the carbohydrate guideline, what is the maximum share of energy that should come from free sugars?
- 5% of total energy
- 15% of total energy
- 45% of total energy
- 25% of total energy
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Which two nutrients are both listed in the energy guidelines as percentages of total energy intake?
- Vitamin D and calcium
- Iron and sodium
- Protein and fat
- Fibre and water
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Which food swap best reduces dietary fat intake?
- Cheddar cheese
- Lower-fat cheese
- Full-fat butter
- Whole milk
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