Skip to main content

← back to the guide

Diet, health and special needs quiz (SEAB 6087 O-Level Food and Nutrition) quiz

14questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. According to Singapore's My Healthy Plate, how should a plate of food be divided?

  2. What is energy balance?

  3. What does basal metabolic rate (BMR) measure?

  4. A person eats 9000 kJ a day but uses only 7500 kJ. What will happen to their weight over time?

  5. How does a diet high in saturated fat increase the risk of coronary heart disease?

  6. Type 2 diabetes is most strongly linked to which dietary pattern?

  7. A high intake of which substance is the main dietary cause of high blood pressure (hypertension)?

  8. How is body mass index (BMI) calculated?

  9. Why do very low-calorie crash diets often fail in the long term?

  10. A vegan does not eat any animal products. Which nutrient most needs careful planning to avoid deficiency?

  11. Which nutrient should a person with type 2 diabetes most carefully control in their diet?

  12. Why do children and teenagers need plenty of calcium and protein in their diet?

  13. Why does an older adult generally need less energy but still plenty of calcium and vitamin D?

  14. When adapting a meal for someone with a peanut allergy, the most important rule is to: