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Science: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Healthy Eating (Questions)

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Healthy eating is about the balanced diet your body needs to keep it in good condition. We all know that eating things like potato chips, chocolate, candies and soft drinks alone would be bad nutrition and would not make up a healthy diet. They're ok in small amounts but we need other things - fruit and vegetables, proteins, vitamins and minerals for example - in a balanced diet. It's important that we eat a variety of foods to get all of the nutrients we need to stay healthy.

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 fiber
[ ]	A balanced diet should not include any fats

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

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

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

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

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?

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

Why is fiber a necessary part of a balanced diet?

[ ]	Fiber aids the digestive system
[ ]	Fiber aids cell growth and repair
[ ]	Fiber is used for energy
[ ]	Fiber is essential to build bones and teeth

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 yogurt and fruit
[ ]	Vegetable stir-fry, followed by fruit salad and jelly
[ ]	Baked salmon, vegetables and rice, followed by banana and ice cream

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

A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?

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

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 color?

[ ]	Having foods of a variety of colors shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
[ ]	Foods that are all the same color are unhealthy
[ ]	A variety of colors shows that your meal is low-fat
[ ]	Your plate will look better with lots of different foods

Science: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Healthy Eating (Answers)

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 fiber
[ ]	A balanced diet should not include any fats

Carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water, fiber and even fats are essential for a healthy body - sweet foods, in small amounts, can be included as part of a healthy diet, too

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

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

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

Why is fiber a necessary part of a balanced diet?

[x]	Fiber aids the digestive system
[ ]	Fiber aids cell growth and repair
[ ]	Fiber is used for energy
[ ]	Fiber is essential to build bones and teeth

Some good sources of fiber are wholewheat bread, brown rice, fruit and veg, beans and cereal

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 yogurt 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

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 fiber, therefore aiding the digestive system

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

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 color?

[x]	Having foods of a variety of colors shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
[ ]	Foods that are all the same color are unhealthy
[ ]	A variety of colors 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