KS1 (Age 5-7)KS2 (Age 7-11)11 Plus (Age 7-11)KS3 (Age 11-14)GCSE (Age 14-17)PSHE A.I.ESL Spanish Specialist Games

Need help with Keeping Healthy? Ask our AI Tutor!

AI Tutor - Lucy

Connecting with Tutor...

Please wait while we establish connection

Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Keeping Healthy today?

now

Need help with this topic? Ask our AI Tutor!

Aerobic exercise makes your heart and lungs work harder.

Keeping Healthy

Staying healthy means eating well, exercising, and protecting your body. In KS2 Science, pupils learn how good choices keep the body strong and working properly.

Explore the Topic →

(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Vaccinations protect the body from harmful diseases by helping it build immunity.

In KS2 Science, pupils learn how to keep their bodies healthy through diet, exercise, hygiene, and medicine. Understanding these habits helps children stay active, strong, and safe from illness.

Key Terms

Immunity: The body’s ability to fight off disease after exposure or vaccination.
Nutrition: The process of getting energy and nutrients from food to stay healthy.
Exercise: Physical activity that helps keep the heart, muscles, and bones strong.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why are vaccinations important?

Vaccinations prepare the immune system to fight diseases, reducing the chance of getting seriously ill from infections.

What foods are part of a healthy diet?

A healthy diet includes fruit, vegetables, proteins, whole grains, and dairy, while limiting sugary or fatty foods.

How does exercise help the body?

Exercise strengthens muscles, improves heart health, boosts energy, and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Drinking too much alcohol damages which organ?

The brain

The heart

The liver

All of the above

Too much alcohol is very bad for our health

2 .

What should you do to look after your teeth?

Brush and floss every day and visit your dentist regularly

Drink lots of water

Exercise

Eat cakes and sweets every day

You should brush your teeth at least twice every day, floss and remember to visit your dentist. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and limiting your sweets and cakes will help too

3 .

What causes tooth decay?

Tooth brushing

Dentists

Bacteria

Flossing

Bacteria love to feed on the sugar left on your teeth after you've had some sweets. The bacteria multiply, forming plaque, and produce acid, which rots your teeth

4 .

Why is smoking a health risk?

Smoking is expensive

Smoking stains the teeth

Smoking makes your clothes smell terrible

Smoking is harmful to the heart and lungs

Many people would believe that all of these answers are true about smoking, but it is the damage caused to the heart and lungs which makes smoking a health risk

5 .

How is aerobic exercise good for us?

It makes us never sweat

It makes our heart and lungs work harder

It takes away our headaches

It stops our bones from aching

Having a strong heart and lungs is very good for us

6 .

Which of these will not help you to keep healthy?

Eating plenty of sweets every day

Eating a balanced diet

Avoiding health risks

Exercising every day

Too many sweets will be bad for your health

7 .

Which of the following does not help prevent the spread of disease?

Taking care not to cough or sneeze on other people

Using a tissue when you cough or sneeze

Allowing raw meat to touch cooked food

Washing hands after using the toilet

Raw meat should never be allowed to touch (or drip on) other food

8 .

Which of these is not a health risk?

Smoking

Alcohol

Chocolate

Never getting any exercise

Having far too much chocolate could make you overweight, which IS a health risk, but a little bit of chocolate can be good for you

9 .

How does exercise help you to keep healthy?

It makes your heart stronger

It makes your muscles stronger

It helps you to become more flexible

All of the above

Exercise also causes your body to release chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins make people feel happy

10 .

What is a balanced diet?

A balanced diet is one in which you eat equal amounts of each food

A balanced diet includes a mix of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water

A balanced diet is where the foods on your plate are all the same colour

A balanced diet helps you to develop good balance

Our bodies need all of the different food groups in order to stay healthy

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

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions.
Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's
not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other
quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions. Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

Contact Details

Education Quizzes

Heron's Way, Wragg Marsh
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 6HH
England

Email

admin@educationquizzes.com

Customer Service

Home Page Parents Students Tutors Teachers
Colour Filters Safe AI
Your Account

Here To Help

About Us

Our Team Testimonials Parent Reviews Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy

Leave Feedback