3.2.3.2.2 Recommended percentage of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 1

The 20 questions

1. What is the recommended percentage of energy from protein in the diet?

   • 5%
   • 15%
   • 50%
   • 35%

2. What is the recommended percentage of energy from fat in the diet?

   • 15% or less
   • 45% or more
   • 35% or less
   • 50% or more

3. What is the recommended percentage of energy from carbohydrate in the diet?

   • 35%
   • 5%
   • 50%
   • 15%

4. Of the 50% energy from carbohydrate, how much should come from starches?

   • 35%
   • 45%
   • 15%
   • 5%

5. A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. Using the 15% guideline, how many kcal should come from protein?

   • 300 kcal
   • 700 kcal
   • 150 kcal
   • 200 kcal

6. A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. Using the 35% fat guideline, what is the maximum fat energy?

   • 700 kcal
   • 350 kcal
   • 1,000 kcal
   • 200 kcal

7. A daily energy intake of 2,000 kcal is planned. How many kcal should come from carbohydrate?

   • 1,000 kcal
   • 300 kcal
   • 1,500 kcal
   • 500 kcal

8. Why is the guideline on free sugars limited to 5% of energy?

   • Free sugars provide high levels of vitamin D needed for bone health in adults
   • Free sugars add energy without other nutrients and increase the risk of tooth decay
   • Free sugars provide the body's main source of dietary fibre for digestion
   • Free sugars provide the protein needed to build muscle tissue after exercise

9. Which of these pairs is the best match for the recommended energy percentages?

   • Protein 15%, fat 35% or less, carbohydrate 50%
   • Protein 50%, fat 35%, carbohydrate 15%
   • Protein 15%, fat 50%, carbohydrate 35%
   • Protein 35%, fat 15%, carbohydrate 50%

10. A student's diet gives 40% of energy from fat. Which change would bring it closer to the guideline?

    • Adding more cheese and full-fat yogurt to the daily diet
    • Replacing vegetables with fried chips and a rich, creamy sauce
    • Adding extra butter and cream to each meal of the day
    • Replacing some fatty foods with grilled fish, lean meat or pulses

11. Which part of the carbohydrate guideline does the sugar limit refer to?

    • Dietary fibre, which should be no more than 5% of energy
    • Starches, which should be no more than 5% of energy
    • Protein, which should be no more than 5% of energy
    • Free sugars, which should be no more than 5% of energy

12. Why are starches recommended as the main part of the carbohydrate intake?

    • They provide energy along with fibre and other nutrients in the diet
    • They provide saturated fat that the body needs to make hormones
    • They provide only energy, with no fibre or other nutrients in the diet
    • They provide protein that the body uses for growth and repair

13. Explain why a meal that gives 50% of energy from fat would not meet the guidelines.

    • Fat should be 35% or less of energy, so 50% exceeds the recommended limit
    • Fat should be 5% of energy, so 50% is far above the recommended free sugar level
    • Fat should be 15% of energy, so 50% is above the recommended protein level
    • Fat should be 50% or more of energy, so 50% is below the recommended level

14. A student eats 300 kcal of protein in a day, from a total of 2,000 kcal. What percentage of energy is this?

    • 35%
    • 5%
    • 50%
    • 15%

15. Which statement about the energy guidelines is accurate?

    • They are fixed amounts in grams for every person regardless of their energy need
    • They are recommended percentages of body weight, not of energy intake
    • They are recommended percentages of total energy intake, not fixed amounts
    • They are recommended amounts of water, not energy, for each day of the week

16. A daily energy intake of 2,500 kcal is planned. Using the 50% carbohydrate guideline, how many kcal should come from carbohydrate?

    • 1,250 kcal
    • 750 kcal
    • 2,000 kcal
    • 500 kcal

17. A daily energy intake of 2,500 kcal is planned. Using the 15% protein guideline, how many kcal should come from protein?

    • 1,500 kcal
    • 500 kcal
    • 250 kcal
    • 375 kcal

18. Within the carbohydrate guideline, what is the maximum share of energy that should come from free sugars?

    • 5% of total energy
    • 15% of total energy
    • 45% of total energy
    • 25% of total energy

19. Which two nutrients are both listed in the energy guidelines as percentages of total energy intake?

    • Vitamin D and calcium
    • Iron and sodium
    • Protein and fat
    • Fibre and water

20. A student wants to reduce the energy from fat in their diet. Which food swap would help most?

    • Replacing vegetables with a rich, creamy sauce made from double cream
    • Replacing full-fat cheese with a lower-fat cheese or reduced-fat yogurt
    • Replacing lean chicken with a large portion of full-fat sausages
    • Replacing wholegrain bread with a generous spread of butter and cream

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