Food, Vitamins, Minerals and Exercise

Which of the following could be classified as food?

• candy wrapper

• walnut shell

• apple peel

• paper lunch bag

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In order to maintain a healthy body, humans need ____, ____, and ____.

• good grades, nice clothes, and many friends

• vitamins, minerals, and exercise

• vaccinations, minerals, and haircuts

• minerals, rocks, and exercise

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Plants use the Sun's energy to make food. How do other organisms get energy?

• They absorb the Sun's energy to make their own food.

• They consume plants or other organisms for energy.

• Other organisms do not need energy.

• Answers A and B

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Hanna has a baby brother. Since he was born, he has grown a lot. What role does food play in his growth and development?

• Food does not have a role in his growth and development.

• He likes milk and mashed bananas.

• Food provides vitamins, minerals, and energy.

• None of the above choices

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There are many vitamins and minerals needed to maintain a healthy body. What is the best way for a person to get all of the vitamins and minerals that are needed?

• Eat a variety of healthy foods.

• Drink a lot of water.

• Eat only vegetables.

• Exercise everyday.

Jack, Tasha, and Ruby are doing different things:

• Jack is sitting on the couch playing a game.
• Tasha is outside jumping on a trampoline.
• Ruby is riding in the car with her mom to the store.

Which one is exercising?

• Only Tasha

• Jack and Ruby

• Only Ruby

• Jack and Tasha

Why is exercise important in maintaining a healthy body?

• Movement is essential for growth and development of the body.

• Movement maintains the systems of the body.

• Only A

• A and B

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Below there is a list of some of the roles of vitamins and minerals in a healthy body:

• Provides energy
• Provides materials for the body to grow
• Provides materials for survival

What is another role of vitamins and minerals that should be added?

• Vitamins and minerals are only found in water.

• Vitamins and minerals are miracle cures.

• Vitamins and minerals provide materials to repair the body.

• Both A and B

Some foods have more vitamins and minerals than others. Which of the following might be considered unhealthy (non-food) because it does not have many vitamins and minerals?

• Oranges

• Cheese

• Broccoli

• Soda

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Why is food a basic need for all living organisms?

• Organisms get sick from food.

• Organisms get energy from food.

• Only plants need food.

• Only animals need food.

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