Food Vitamins Minerals and Exercise

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

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.

Eating a balanced and healthy diet means eating foods from ________________

• The group that contains meat, fish and eggs

• All four food groups

• The milk and dairy group

• The fruit and vegetable group

Our bones and teeth need ______________ to grow strong and healthy

• Vitamin A

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

Foods such as cereals and grains are full of ___________

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Spinach is a great source of many vitamins and minerals, especially ________

• Iron

• Calcium

• Dairy

• Fiber

Which food group helps to fight infections?

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Protein

• Sugars and Fats

• Carbohydrates

Spinach is a great source of many vitamins and minerals, especially ________

• Iron

• Calcium

• Dairy

• Fiber

Which food is healthy?

• Chocolate

• Cookies

• Potato Chips

• Banana