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Quiz Night - Group Topic - 13th October 2024.



1. Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of protein?

A. Vegetables

B. Eggs

C. Dairy products


2. Why should you eat a diversity of colourful foods in the diet?

A. Colourful foods taste better

B. Each colour provides different health benefits

C. Colourful foods can last longer


3. Oranges are a good source of which vitamin?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin E


4. Consuming too much meat may increase the risk of which diseases?

A. Osteoarthritis

B. Alzheimer’s disease

C. Gout


5. Which of the following foods is good for vision and eye health?

A. Chicken

B. Salmon

C. Tomatoes


6. Calcium plays a key role in teeth and bone health. Which of the following foods is a great source of this mineral?

A. Cheese

B. Rice

C. Olive oil


7. Vegetables are great sources of which types of carbohydrates?

A. Starches

B. Sugars

C. Fibre


8. Grains like wheat, barley, rice, or oats are staple foods in many parts of the world. In general, which one is better for your health: refined grains or whole grains?

A. Whole grains

B. Refined grains

C. They are the same


9. Which of the following foods is least likely to result in food poisoning?

A. Salad

B. Mayonnaise

C. Pork


10. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Mediterranean diet?

A. High intake of olive oil

B. High intake of veggies and fruits

C. High intake of dairy products


11. Which part of an egg is richer in protein and contains very few calories?

A. Egg yolk

B. Egg white

C. Egg shell


12. Which fruit is in the common proverb: “… a day keeps the doctor away”?

A. An apple

B. A banana

C. A grape


13. Vitamin A is largely available in natural food sources with which colour?

A. Green

B. Bright red

C. Purple


14. Which vegetable is the favourite food of the fictional character Popeye the Sailor Man?

A. Broccoli

B. Spinach

C. Cucumber


15. Which kind of food contains a lot of probiotics, which are friendly bacteria that can help with digestion and the immune system?

A. Fermented foods

B. Baked goods

C. Dairy products


16. Which of the following facts is true about honey?

A. It never spoils

B. It has the same nutritional profiles as sugar

C. It is especially good for children under 1 year old


17. Rice, spaghetti, and bread are good sources of which macronutrients?

A. Protein

B. Fats

C. Carbohydrates


18. What is the best cooking method for broccoli to protect its nutrients?

A. Baking

B. Frying

C. Steaming


19. Compared to regular yoghurt, strained Greek yoghurt is lower in which component?

A. Sugar

B. Salt

B. Protein


20. Which beverage should you drink to replenish the body after a workout?

A. Tea

B. Coconut water

C. Wine


21. Which of the following foods is free of gluten, a type of protein that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals?

A. Barley

B. Rye

C. Quinoa


22. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, which plant-based food can be an alternative source of protein?

A. Tofu

B. Kimchi

C. Asparagus


23. Which type of milk contains the most protein per glass?

A. Soy milk

B. Trim milk

C. Almond milk


24. If you are constipated, which of the following foods can help ease the symptoms?

A. Beef

B. Beans

C. Cheese


25. Which of the following is an advantage of eating white meat, such as chicken or duck, compared to red meat like beef or pork?

A. White meat is rich in protein

B. White meat is low in fat

C. White meat is easy to prepare and cook


26. In addition to sunlight, which food is a good source of vitamin D, an important nutrient for teeth and bone health?

A. Fruits

B. Bread

C. Red meat


27. Which mineral is often added to salt and can be found in most shellfish or sea fish?

A. Iodine

B. Iron

C. Magnesium


28. Which spice is the main ingredient of Golden milk, an increasingly popular drink to prevent illness and boost immunity?

A. Rosemary

B. Garlic

C. Turmeric


29. Which is the healthiest type of olive oil thanks to the use of natural methods to extract and standardise the oil for purity?

A. Extra-virgin olive oil

B. Pure olive oil

C. Refined olive oil


30. How much energy is provided per gram of fibre? 

2kcal (8kJ)

4kcal (17 kJ)

7kcal (29kJ)

9kcal (37kJ)

 

31. Which of the following would not be a good source of fibre? 

wholegrain cereals

beans

red meat

fruit and vegetables

 

32. Which of the following is true about dietary fibre? 

Can reduce your risk of certain cancers

Will increase your risk of obesity

Will make your stools less bulky

Will reduce your gut health

 

33. What is the recommended fibre intake for adults in the UK? 

15g/day

20g/day

25g/day

30g/day

 

34. What is the current mean fibre intake for adults in the UK? 

15g/day

19g/day

23g/day

30g/day

 

35. True or false? Wholegrains tend to contain less fibre than refined cereals. 

True

False

 

36. Which of the following are ways in which you can increase fibre in your diet?

Replace wholemeal or granary breads with white bread

Reduce intake of wholegrains

Go for potatoes with skins

Reduce intake of fruit and vegetables

 

37. True or false? A diet rich in fibre usually contains more starchy foods, fruit and vegetables.

True

False


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