Healthy Eating Quiz for Kids

Which food group gives us vitamins that help keep us from getting sick?

• Grains

• Fruits

• Protein

• Dairy

What does the dairy group provide to help our teeth and bones stay strong?

• Protein

• Calcium

• Sugar

• Fiber

Which food group gives us energy to play and learn?

• Grains

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Fruits

Name one example of a food from the protein group.

• Apple

• Bread

• Egg

• Carrot

What can happen if we eat too much sugar or junk food?

• We feel happy and healthy

• We feel tired or sick

• We grow taller

• We get more energy

If you want to help your eyes, skin, and bones stay healthy, which food group should you eat from?

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Grains

• Fruits

Why is it important to eat a little from each food group every day?

• To make meals taste better

• To help our bodies feel happy and healthy

• To eat more sugar

• To avoid eating vegetables

If you are planning a healthy meal, which of the following should you include?

• Only fruits and vegetables

• Foods from all five food groups

• Only grains and protein

• Only dairy products

Imagine you ate only foods from the grains group for a whole day. What might happen to your body?

• You would get all the vitamins you need

• You might not get enough nutrients to stay healthy

• Your bones would get stronger

• You would feel less tired

You notice you feel tired after eating a lot of candy. Using what you learned, what could you do differently next time to feel better?

• Eat more candy

• Eat a little from each food group

• Skip meals

• Only eat dairy