Nutrition and Health Quiz

What is nutrition?

• The process of feeding the body with nutrients

• The process of exercising daily

• The process of drinking water

• The process of sleeping well

What do plants use to make their food?

• Only water

• Only sunlight

• Only air

• Sunlight, water, and gas from the air

How many main types of nutrients do we need from our food?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the main function of carbohydrates in our body?

• To build bones

• To provide fuel for energy

• To control blood pressure

• To build muscles

Which of these foods is a good source of iron?

• Bread

• Rice

• Dark green vegetables

• Sugar

What happens if we don't consume enough roughage (fiber)?

• We might get a headache

• We might become too energetic

• We might suffer from constipation

• We might sleep too much

What type of simple sugar does digestion break carbohydrates into?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

What is one way to test if a food contains fat?

• Taste it

• Look at its color

• Leave a mark on paper that water won't wash out

• Mix it with water

Why do young children need calcium from milk?

• To help them sleep better

• To build strong bones

• To improve their eyesight

• To make them grow taller

How much water does an average adult need to take in daily?

• 1.5 liters

• 2.0 liters

• 2.6 liters

• 3.0 liters