Grade 2 Integrated Science Quiz on Health

Nutrition and Healthy Eating: What are the five food groups that make up a healthy diet?

• Fried chicken, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, and french fries

• Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy

• Candy, cookies, cake, donuts, and pastries

• Sweets, soda, chips, fast food, and ice cream

Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables every day?

• Fruits and vegetables have no nutritional value

• They provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are necessary for good health.

• Eating fruits and vegetables can lead to health problems

• They are high in sugar and can help with weight gain

Nutrition and Healthy Eating: What is the role of protein in our diet?

• Protein is essential for growth, repair of tissues, and building muscles.

• Protein is only important for weight gain

• Protein has no role in our diet

• Protein is harmful for our health

Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Why is it important to drink water every day?

• To cause dehydration

• To make the body heavier

• To keep the body hydrated and to help it function properly.

• To turn the skin green

Nutrition and Healthy Eating: What are some healthy snack options?

• Fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, and whole grain crackers

• Candy, chips, and soda

• Cookies, cake, and donuts

• Fried chicken, pizza, and ice cream

Personal Hygiene: Why is it important to wash our hands before eating?

• To spread illness to others

• To attract more germs and bacteria

• To remove germs and bacteria

• To keep the hands dirty

Personal Hygiene: How often should we brush our teeth?

• Once a week

• Twice a day

• Three times a month

• Never

Personal Hygiene: Why is it important to take a bath regularly?

• To keep the skin dry and itchy

• To avoid getting a tan

• To save water

• To remove dirt, sweat, and bacteria from the body

Personal Hygiene: What should we do to keep our nails clean?

• Paint them with bright colors

• Regularly trim, keep dry and clean, avoid biting or picking

• Never wash them

• Use them to scratch dirty surfaces

Personal Hygiene: Why is it important to cover our mouth when we cough or sneeze?

• To show off our coughing and sneezing skills

• To prevent the spread of germs and diseases to others.

• To spread germs and diseases to others

• To make others uncomfortable