Health Trivia Questions MIddle School

You should you eat fruits and vegetables because

• They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy,

• They give you energy.

• They contain vitamins and minerials that help you stay healthy.

• All of the above.

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Protein is needed to build muscles and help you digest your food. It also serves as a chemical messenger. Most protein comes from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Which of these foods fits in this food group?

• apple

• milk

• rice

• chicken

3. More than 250 different kinds of fruit and vegetables are grown in California. However, a few fruits and vegetables require a more tropical environment to grow. Which fruit is not grown very often in California?

• banana

• plum

• grape

• strawberry

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One medium-size apple equals one serving of fruit. If you eat half an apple, how many servings of fruit will you have eaten?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

• 1 1/2

Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy. Which of the following foods have the most vitamin A?

• red meats

• whole grain bread

• deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables

• candy

If you eat too much fat, you are more likely to gain weight and develop heart disease. Which of these foods contain the least amount of fat?

• breads

• fruits

• vegetables

• B and C

When we eat food, it gives us energy to live and grow. This fruit is dried in the sun to make raisins, grows on a vine, and is a healthy snack. Which fruit is it?

• grape

• orange

• apple

• grapefruit

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Vitamin C helps your body fight disease by maintaining a strong immune system. Which food has more vitamin C?

• milk

• oranges

• brocoli

• bread

You should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. At least how many servings should you eat in a week?

• 21

• 15

• 48

• 35

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How many servings should you have from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid each day?

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 5-6