Health eating quiz

Take our healthy eating quiz and find out how you can improve the way you eat! Simply answer these questions and click Submit to see the answers.

Question 1 of 6

When you get hungry between meals, what do you do?

A.	Open a bag of sweets and scoff them all in two minutes
B.	Wait patiently for dinner time
C.	Nip out to McDonald’s for a cheeky cheeseburger
D.	Wolf down a banana or apple

Answer:

Having a healthy snack like a piece of fruit is the best option to keep hunger pangs at bay though some people might prefer to wait til dinner to avoid the temptation of overeating at the wrong time. Sugar has empty calories i.e. it has no nutritional value except to give energy.

Question 2 of 6

How many calories should an average man consume every day?

A.	200
B.	2500
C.	4000
D.	What's a calorie?

Answer:

2500 calories is about right for an average man and 2000 for an average woman, depending on age, size and physical activity level. A calorie is the unit used to measure energy. To maintain our weight we need to balance the amount of energy we eat with the amount we burn off by being active. If you feel you are too heavy, eating 500 fewer calories a day should give a sustainable 1lb a week weight loss.

Question 3 of 6

Which of these adds up to the recommended fruit and vegetable intake for a day?

A.	A bowl of cereal and two apples
B.	Four fruit and nut chocolate bars and a packet of crisps
C.	Baked beans on toast, a glass of orange juice, a packet of raisins, a banana, Spaghetti Bolognese with side salad.
D.	Fruit yoghurt, sausage and mash, a jacket potato, salad

Answer:

You should aim for five different kinds of fruit and vegetables per day, so option C is the best. A portion is roughly a handful. The fruit or veg doesn’t have to be eaten on its own to count. The Spaghetti Bolognese, for example, might have half a portion of veg per serving. The side salad might be another half portion. Canned, frozen, juiced and dried fruit and vegetables all count, but potatoes don't as they're mainly just starch.

Question 4 of 6

Which of the following is the best way to cook vegetables to preserve nutrients?

A.	Microwave
B.	Deep fry
C.	Roast
D.	Boil

Answer:

The best ways are to microwave, steam or stir fry. Cook vegetables quickly so nutrients don’t have time to leech out. Deep frying can destroy heat sensitive vitamins.

Question 5 of 6

Which of the following meals are you likely to eat most often?

A.	Meat (or vegetarian alternative), potatoes and 2 veg
B.	Cheesy pasta bake with broccoli
C.	Burger and fries
D.	Fish, chips and mushy peas

Answer:

A is the best. You should aim to have a balance of foods from the different food groups (go here for more information).The four meals may have similar calories but some are more fatty and have fewer vitamins and minerals than others.

Question 6 of 6

How often do you cook from scratch?

A.	Never
B.	Nearly every day
C.	Once a week
D.	2-3 times a week

Answer:

B is best. When you cook from scratch you control what is going in, the nutrient levels might be better than in pre-packed food and you get a sense of satisfaction from making beautiful food! Try to eat with family and friends as sociable eating is good for mental wellbeing. Sitting at a table is better for digestion than slouching on a couch (which can lead to uncomfortable heartburn). If you do buy convenience foods look out for front of pack traffic lights to guide healthier buying. Go here for more information.

Results

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