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AQA GCSE PE - Health, Fitness and a Healthy Active Lifestyle

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1What are the benefits of a nutritious and balanced diet?
1. AIt is important for the maintenance of body systems
2. BIt helps to prevent infection and disease
3. CIt plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy weight
4. DAll of these answers are correct
2A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the 5 food groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 recommended food groups?
1. ADietary fibre
2. BVegetables and legumes
3. CGrains, breads and cereals
4. DDairy products
3Which food group is our body's best source of energy?
1. AMeat, poultry and fish
2. BFats and oils
3. CBreads and cereals
4. DMilk and cheese
4The integration of macronutrients and micronutrients is essential for effective absorption of nutrients to occur.
Which of the following are three macronutrients?
1. ACarbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
2. BCarbohydrates, Water, Minerals
3. CCarbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals
4. DProteins, Fats, Minerals
5What is the primary function of carbohydrate in the diet?
1. ATo absorb vitamins
2. BTo supply energy
3. CTo allow for enzyme action
4. DTo promote repair of tissue
6The glycaemic index (GI) is a classification of carbohydrate food according to the blood glucose response.
Which of the following foods has a low GI?
1. ARice
2. BPotato
3. CWatermelon
4. DWholemeal bread
7Fibre is great for health and helps us control our weight. Which of the following statements about fibre is INCORRECT?
1. AIt is only found in foods from plants
2. BIt gets digested in the small intestine and then continues to the large intestine
3. CFoods high in fibre include vegetables, fruit and wholegrain breads and cereals
4. DIt helps to prevent diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, constipation and bowel cancer
8Fat is an essential part of your diet as it provides energy, absorbs certain nutrients and maintains your core body temperature. However, you should limit your intake of...
1. AUnsaturated fatty acids
2. BMonounsaturated fats
3. CPolyunsaturated fatty acids
4. DSaturated fats
9Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods, including meat and dairy products. How can saturated fats be identified?
1. AThey are solid at room temperature
2. BThey are liquid at room temperature
3. CThey are yellow in colour
4. DThey are white in colour
10Vitamin D is important for regulating the absorption of calcium and the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Where does most of your vitamin D come from?
1. AEggs
2. BFortified breakfast cereal
3. CSunlight
4. DOily fish

11Vitamins and minerals are often called micronutrients because your body needs only tiny amounts of them.
What are the benefits of micronutrients in the diet?
1. AThey protect bones against fractures
2. BThey help prevent brain and spinal birth defects
3. CThey keep dental cavities from starting or worsening
4. DAll of these answers are correct
12Vitamin A plays an important role in ensuring healthy eyes and promotes healthy skin. Which of the following provides the best source of vitamin A?
1. ALentils
2. BPumpkin
3. CFull fat milk
4. DBrown rice
13Which of the following nutritional deficiencies can lead to blindness?
1. AIron deficiency
2. BVitamin A deficiency
3. CVitamin B deficiency
4. DVitamin D deficiency
14Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin, weak and fragile. To help combat osteoporosis, women should make sure they get enough...
1. AFibre
2. BVitamin B12
3. CIron
4. DCalcium
15Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the the human body. Which of the following statements about calcium is INCORRECT?
1. AMilk and dairy products are a rich source of calcium
2. BChildren and adolescents have high calcium needs
3. CYou can never consume too much calcium
4. DThe average adult's weight is made up of 2% calcium
16Body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether you are in a healthy weight range for your height. If your BMI is 26, how is your body weight status categorised?
1. AUnderweight
2. BNormal weight
3. COverweight
4. DObese
17Are sports drinks better than water when you're exercising?
1. AYes, the extra energy source they provide boosts performance at all levels
2. BYes, they perform a vital job of replacing electrolytes lost in sweat
3. CSometimes. The extra energy and electrolytes is important in some situations
4. DNo. Sports drinks have been found to offer no benefits over water
18A gluten-free diet is one that excludes gluten, a protein composite found in wheat, barley and rye.
A gluten free diet should be followed by those who...
1. AHave high blood cholesterol
2. BHave been diagnosed with Coeliac disease
3. CNeed to lose weight
4. DHave lactose intolerance
19A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet and excludes...
1. ABreads, cereals and grains
2. BFruit and vegetables
3. CNuts and seeds
4. DAll animal products
20The paleo diet is based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans. Which of the following statement about the paleo diet is INCORRECT?
1. AIt consists chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit
2. BIt includes foods presumed to be available to paleolithic humans
3. CIt is not suggested for people with high blood pressure
4. DIt is a high-protein, high-fiber diet that promises you can lose weight without cutting calories