Quiz: How healthy are you?

Step 1: Complete the quiz

Question 1: What is the daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake for adults?

1. At least 2 fruits and 4 vegetables
2. 5 fruits and 3 vegetables
3. At least 2 fruits and 5 vegetables
4. 5 fruits and 2 vegetables

Question 2: From the list below which food group contains protein as its main nutrient?

1. Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles
2. Fruit
3. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, legumes
4. Vegetables and legumes

Question 3: Which of the following are all legumes?

1. Green peas and beans, lentils, chick peas
2. Swedes, lentils, chick peas
3. Brussel sprouts, lentils, chick peas
4. Onions, lentils, chick peas

Question 4: What is the correct guideline for the consumption of milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives?

1. Reduced fat varieties should be chosen where possible for all age groups
2. Reduced fat varieties should be chosen only for those over 2 years of age
3. Full fat varieties are suitable for everyone
4. Reduced fat varieties should be chosen only for those under 2 years of age

Question 5: Which particular vitamin are vegetarians and vegans at risk of deficiency in?

1. Vitamin B12
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin A
4. Vitamin E

Question 6: Eating fruits or fruit juices at the same meal as meat can provide vitamin C to assist the absorption of what important mineral?

1. Iron
2. Calcium
3. Folate
4. Zinc

Question 7: Which of the following is a good way to reduce your saturated fat intake?

1. Trim visible fat from meat
2. Use full fat milk, yoghurt and cheese
3. Choose processed meats
4. Leave the skin on chicken

Question 8: Which of the following foods is generally the lowest in salt?

1. Canned vegetables
2. Fresh vegetables
3. Processed meats
4. Cheese

Question 9: The total amount of food that you need each day to provide you with your energy and nutrient needs depends on:

1. Your age, gender, activity levels and whether or not you are pregnant or breastfeeding
2. Your age and gender only
3. Your activity levels only
4. Your mood

Question 10: Which of the following is equal to one serve of fruit for adults? (1 serve = 150 grams)

1. 2 bananas
2. 1 medium apple
3. Half a rockmelon
4. 4 strawberries

Question 11: Which of the following is one of the seven golden rules for healthy eating?

1. Drink 2 glasses of water each day
2. Eat more processed food
3. Eat less fruit and vegetables
4. Eat more fruit and vegetables

Step 2: Calculate your quiz score

Using your answers from Step 1, calculate your total score by adding your points for each question.

Q1

A - 0, B - 0, C - 2, D - 0

Q2

A - 0, B - 0, C - 2, D - 0

Q3

A - 2, B - 0, C - 0, D - 0

Q4

A - 0, B - 2, C - 0, D - 0

Q5

A - 2, B - 0, C - 0, D - 0

Q6

A - 2, B - 0, C - 0, D - 0

Q7

A - 2, B - 0, C - 0, D - 0

Q8

A - 0, B - 2, C - 0, D - 0

Q9

A - 2, B - 0, C - 0, D - 0

Q10

A - 0, B - 2, C - 0, D - 0

Q11

A - 0, B - 0, C - 0, D - 2

Step 3: Check your result

Between 0 and 10 points:

There is more you can learn about good nutrition and healthy eating.

Between 12 and 16 points:

You are doing well but there are areas where you can still learn more about nutrition and healthy eating.

Between 18 and 22 points:

Well done! You have a good understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.