Breakfast, Packed Lunches & Cookery

Question 1

When you wake up is your blood sugar high or low?

Answer 1

Your blood sugar levels are low when you wake up.

Question 2

Give 3 reasons why it is important to have a healthy breakfast each day

Answer 2

1. Breakfast gives you energy
2. Breakfast stimulates the metabolism
3. Breakfast aids concentration

Question 3

Suggest 4 guidelines you should remember while planning a healthy breakfast

Answer 3

1. Include fluids
2. Choose high-fibre breakfast cereals
3. Grill foods instead of frying
4. Remember the 4 main food groups

Question 4

List 5 foods from the vegetable,salad & fruit shelf on the food pyramid.

Answer 4

Banana, blueberries, raspberries , grapes & tomatoes.

Question 5

List 5 foods from the whole meal cereals, breads & potatoes shelf on the food pyramid.

Answer 5

Porridge, whole meal toast, musli, flaked breakfast cereal & potato’s ( hash browns)

Question 6

List 5 foods from the milk, yoghurt & cheese shelf on the food pyramid.

Answer 6

Yoghurt, milk, cream cheese, cream & cheese

Question 7

List 5 foods from the meat, fish,eggs, beans & nuts shelf on the food pyramid.

Answer 7

Eggs, beans, seeds, nuts & meat

Question 8

Give 5 guidelines for packed lunches

Answer 8

1. Include each of the four main food groups in the food pyramid
2. Avoid empty calorie foods
3. Consider special dietary requirements
4. Use suitable packing materials
5. Do not pack foods that spoil easily.

Question 9

List the 5 types of sandwiches

Answer 9

1. Filled
2. Club
3. Single
4. Open
5. Toasted

Question 10

Give 5 examples of healthy snacks

Answer 10

Hummus with carrot sticks
Fruit salad pot
Yoghurt with berries and homemade granola
Mixed nuts
Crackers, avocados and cheese