Download Pre-learning questionnaire - World Initiative for Soy in Human Health

ASA/WISHH School Feeding and Nutrition Training
U.S. Department of Agriculture Cochran Fellowship Program
Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2016
This questionnaire should be completed by the participants attending the training workshop to test their pre-learning
knowledge on nutrition. The completed questionnaire should be e-mailed to Dr Wilna Oldewage-Theron at
[email protected] by no later than 4.00 pm CT (USA) on Thursday, 23 September 2016. The answers to
these questions will be kept strictly confidential.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date
Name
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Answer all the questions by ticking the answer that you think is right.
1.
In general, would you say your current nutrition knowledge is?
Excellent
2.
Very good
Fair
Poor / Bad
Which of the following components form part of foods? (tick as many options as you think)
Fat
3.
Good
Minerals
Protein
Carbohydrate
Water
Vitamins
Classify the following nutrients as macro- and micronutrients by ticking the appropriate box.
Nutrient
Fat
Minerals
Protein
Carbohydrates
Water
Vitamins
Macronutrient
Micronutrient
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4.
What is the main function of the following nutrients (tick the appropriate box)?
Food item
Giving
energy
Building
body tissues
Transportation
of nutrients and
waste products
Protects against
infections and
disease
Producing
soft and bulky
feaces
Protein
Carbohydrate
Dietary fibre
Vitamins and
minerals
Fats and lipids
Water
5.
How many glasses of water should you drink per day to be healthy?
1-2
6.
3-4
5-6
7-8
>8
What are the causes of malnutrition? (Tick all the relevant options)
Possible cause
Disease
Educated mothers
Insufficient health services
Inadequate dietary intake
Inadequate nutrition knowledge
7.
What do you understand by the term “malnutrition”?
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8.
Which of the following are the disadvantages that a malnourished child suffers from? (Tick all the relevant
options)
Possible disadvantage
Fatigue
Poor school performance
Irritability
Poor memory
Frequent absences from school
9.
Yes
Complete the sentence:
The critical points for nutrition in the life cycle include
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10.
Indicate if the following statements are true or false by ticking the appropriate box:
True
False
Foods are material from plant and animal sources consumed by
people to provide the essential nutrients needed for growth, health
and wellbeing.
Water is needed for all forms of life
Energy needs is determined by a person’s age and gender
Vitamins and minerals contribute to the total energy needs of a
person
Protein is found in all the cells of the human body
A complete protein contains some of the essential amino acids
Wheat, rice and maize lack the essential amino acid “lysine”
Soluble fibres either dissolve or swell in water and metabolized by
bacteria in the large intestine (colon).
Dietary lipids contain both fats and oils.
Olives and olive oil is not a good dietary source of fat.
Both under- and over-nutrition is defined as malnutrition.
Stunting and wasting are types of over-nutrition.
Proper nutrition is more important during childhood than in
adulthood.
Micronutrients are nutrients present in the body and needed by the
body in large quantities.
Micronutrient deficiencies are defined as when intake or absorption
of vitamins or minerals are too low to sustain good health and
development in children and normal physical and mental function in
adults.
Macronutrient malnutrition is also called hidden hunger.
Dietary vitamin A is needed for the normal structure and functioning
of the cells in the skin and body linings, e.g. in the lungs.
One of the functions of vitamin A is assisting in theabsorption of
calcium and phosphorous from foods.
Soy is one of the sources of dietary iron.
Dietary iron and zinc are important for immune function.
Spinach is a good source of zinc.
Lentils, dried beans, nuts, dried fruits, wholegrains, soy and dark
green leafy vegetables are good sources of iron.
Children with iron deficiency anemia will have problems
concentrating in school.
Food fortification is one of the strategies to address micronutrient
malnutrition.
A country’s dietary guidelines can be employed in school feeding
programs.
A limited variety of foods in the diet is important to avoid
micronutrient deficiencies.
Supplementation is the best strategy to avoid hidden hunger.
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11.
Which of the following products are used in the feeding programme in your country? (Tick all the relevant
options)
Food product
Yes
Fortified biscuits
Brown bread with margarine, jam or peanut butter,
Vitamin C-enriched drink,
Tinned fish
Maize meal porridge
Fresh or canned fruit
Soya mince
Fruit juice
Vegetable oil
Legumes and dried beans or peas
Milk
Maize or sorghum porridge
Fresh, frozen or tinned vegetables
Thank you very much.
Dr Wilna Oldewage-Theron PhD RD(SA)
[email protected]
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