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Science Quiz - Healthy Eating (Questions)

Healthy eating helps our bodies grow strong and stay active. This KS2 Science quiz looks at food groups, nutrition, and why vitamins and minerals are important.

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Fascinating Fact:

Vitamins and minerals keep the body working properly and are found in fruit, vegetables, and dairy products.

In KS2 Science, pupils learn how different foods give us energy, vitamins, and minerals. A balanced diet keeps us healthy, supports growth, and helps the body fight off illness.

Key Terms

Nutrients: Substances in food that help the body grow, stay healthy, and produce energy.
Balanced diet: Eating the right amounts of different food groups to stay healthy.
Vitamins: Natural compounds found in food that keep the body working properly.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why is healthy eating important in KS2 Science?

Healthy eating is important because it gives our bodies the energy and nutrients they need to grow, stay active, and fight off illness.

What are the main food groups?

The main food groups are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Each group provides different nutrients for the body.

What happens if we don’t eat a balanced diet?

If we don’t eat a balanced diet, we may feel tired, get sick more often, or not grow and develop as well as we should.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

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

2.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

[ ]	Fruit
[ ]	Salad
[ ]	Butter
[ ]	Beans

3.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

[ ]	Cheese
[ ]	Rice
[ ]	Tea
[ ]	Celery

4.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?

[ ]	Vitamins
[ ]	Minerals
[ ]	Fibre
[ ]	All of the above

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?

[ ]	Vitamin A
[ ]	Vitamin C
[ ]	Vitamin D
[ ]	Vitamin E

9.

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

10.

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

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The effects of diet, exercise and drugs on the body

Science Quiz - Healthy Eating (Answers)

1.

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
[x]	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

2.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

[ ]	Fruit
[ ]	Salad
[ ]	Butter
[x]	Beans

Good sources of protein include fish, meat, cheese, eggs and beans

3.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

[ ]	Cheese
[x]	Rice
[ ]	Tea
[ ]	Celery

Good sources of carbohydrates include potatoes, bread, pasta, rice and cereal

4.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?

[ ]	Vitamins
[ ]	Minerals
[ ]	Fibre
[x]	All of the above

Fruit and vegetables are very important parts of a healthy diet

5.

Why is fibre a necessary part of a balanced diet?

[x]	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

6.

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
[x]	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

7.

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
[x]	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

8.

A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?

[ ]	Vitamin A
[x]	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

9.

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
[x]	Vitamin D
[ ]	Vitamin E
[ ]	Vitamin K

A lack of vitamin D can lead to diseases like rickets

10.

Why is it not a good idea to fill your plate with foods that are all the same colour?

[x]	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