Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a
Physical Activity Programme (level 3 mcqs
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the function of the liver in digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Producing bile
What does the term 'diet' mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - Current food intake and habits
Which nutrient is easiest to metabolise for energy production? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables contribute a significant amount of which nutrients in the diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Minerals
Which food group would provide all of the essential amino acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Red meat
How many kilocalories are there in a shot of a spirit containing 10g alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 70kcals
Which dietary reference term provides a general guideline of minimal intakes needed to prevent
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recommended daily allowance (RDA)
Which type of fat increases LDL cholesterol most? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hydrogenated
What would be a long-term health risk of poor nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coronary heart disease
, What would not be considered a credible source of nutrition information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Weight watchers
What is recommended by government healthy eating guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Drink alcohol regularly
What is the UK national food model? - CORRECT ANSWER - The eatwell plate
Which of the following is considered to be a portion size of vegetables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Five sticks of celery
Where is the best place to access reliable information on the subject of nutrition? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Scientific Journals
Which information on a food label is most likely to be an unsubstantiated marketing claim, rather
than evidence-based information? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduced or low fat
What can be a problem when following food combining diets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Erratic blood sugar levels
What is a likely effect of severe carbohydrate restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk
of hypoglycaemia
What nutritional deficiency is a vegan client most likely to be at risk of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anaemia
Which vitamin is not stored in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamin C
Physical Activity Programme (level 3 mcqs
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the function of the liver in digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Producing bile
What does the term 'diet' mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - Current food intake and habits
Which nutrient is easiest to metabolise for energy production? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Carbohydrates
Fruit and vegetables contribute a significant amount of which nutrients in the diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Minerals
Which food group would provide all of the essential amino acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Red meat
How many kilocalories are there in a shot of a spirit containing 10g alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 70kcals
Which dietary reference term provides a general guideline of minimal intakes needed to prevent
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recommended daily allowance (RDA)
Which type of fat increases LDL cholesterol most? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hydrogenated
What would be a long-term health risk of poor nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coronary heart disease
, What would not be considered a credible source of nutrition information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Weight watchers
What is recommended by government healthy eating guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Drink alcohol regularly
What is the UK national food model? - CORRECT ANSWER - The eatwell plate
Which of the following is considered to be a portion size of vegetables? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Five sticks of celery
Where is the best place to access reliable information on the subject of nutrition? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Scientific Journals
Which information on a food label is most likely to be an unsubstantiated marketing claim, rather
than evidence-based information? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduced or low fat
What can be a problem when following food combining diets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Erratic blood sugar levels
What is a likely effect of severe carbohydrate restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk
of hypoglycaemia
What nutritional deficiency is a vegan client most likely to be at risk of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anaemia
Which vitamin is not stored in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamin C
