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Beans are a good source of protein.

Healthy Eating

Discover the secrets of a healthy body with this KS2 Science quiz on healthy eating, nutrition, and a balanced diet!

Healthy eating means having a balanced diet for a happy body. While treats like crisps and sweets are okay sometimes, we also need fruits, veggies, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. A mix of foods gives us all the nutrients for good health. But what exactly keeps us healthy? Why are vitamins crucial, and where can we find them in food? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz on healthy eating and nutrition!

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1.
What does the body use carbohydrates for?
Carbohydrates enable the transport of essential nutrients around the body
Carbohydrates improve digestion
Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth
Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy
Carbohydrates are a good source of energy - only those made from whole grains will also be a good source of fibre, therefore aiding the digestive system
2.
Which of the following statements is true?
A balanced diet should not include anything sweet
Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet
A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre
A balanced diet should not include any fats
Carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water, fibre and even fats are essential for a healthy body - sweet foods, in small amounts, can be included as part of a healthy diet, too
3.
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
Fruit
Salad
Butter
Beans
Good sources of protein include fish, meat, cheese, eggs and beans
4.
Why is it not a good idea to fill your plate with foods that are all the same colour?
Having foods of a variety of colours shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
Foods that are all the same colour are unhealthy
A variety of colours shows that your meal is low-fat
Your plate will look better with lots of different foods
A variety of foods, and therefore a variety of nutrients, is essential for a balanced diet
5.
Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
Cheese
Rice
Tea
Celery
Good sources of carbohydrates include potatoes, bread, pasta, rice and cereal
6.
Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
All of the above
Fruit and vegetables are very important parts of a healthy diet
7.
Why is fibre a necessary part of a balanced diet?
Fibre aids the digestive system
Fibre aids cell growth and repair
Fibre is used for energy
Fibre is essential to build bones and teeth
Some good sources of fibre are wholemeal bread, brown rice, fruit and veg, beans and cereal
8.
Which vitamin is good for bone health, but is not an essential part of the diet because it can be made by the human body from sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
A lack of vitamin D can lead to diseases like rickets
9.
A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
In 1747, a doctor in the Royal Navy called James Lind discovered that eating foods with vitamin C could prevent sailors from suffering scurvy
10.
Which of these meals would not provide a healthy balance?
Pasta baked with cheese and a tomato sauce, served with salad, followed by sliced oranges
Grilled chicken, salad and new potatoes, followed by yoghurt and fruit
Vegetable stir-fry, followed by fruit salad and jelly
Baked salmon, vegetables and rice, followed by banana and ice cream
Although vegetable stir-fry and fruit salad are very healthy foods, this meal would be more balanced if some protein, such as cashew nuts, were added. A carbohydrate-rich food, such as noodles, would help too
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The effects of diet, exercise and drugs on the body

Author:  Sheri Smith

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