Healthy Eating Habits Quiz

Which of these foods helps make a balanced meal by giving your body energy?

• Candy

• Bread or rice

• Soda

• Chips

A balanced diet includes foods from different food groups. Which of the following is an example of a protein-rich food?

• Apple

• Carrot

• Eggs

• Juice

Fruits give our bodies important vitamins. Which vitamin is found in oranges that helps keep us from getting sick?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin K

Vegetables come in many colors. Which of the following is a green vegetable?

• Carrot

• Corn

• Broccoli

• Beet

Water is very important for our bodies. What does drinking enough water help our body do?

• Makes us feel sleepy

• Helps our body work properly and stay healthy

• Makes our teeth turn yellow

• Makes us feel hungry

When planning a healthy meal, which combination of foods best represents a balanced plate?

• Pizza, soda, and candy

• Rice, chicken, and vegetables

• Chips, cookies, and juice

• Cake, ice cream, and fries

Eating fruits every day is good for your health. Which of the following best explains why eating an apple is better than eating a candy bar as a snack?

• An apple is sweeter than a candy bar

• An apple has natural sugar, fiber, and vitamins that help your body grow strong

• A candy bar has more colors than an apple

• An apple takes longer to eat than a candy bar

Sara eats only white rice and bread every day and skips vegetables and fruits. Using what you know about a balanced diet, what problem might Sara face?

• Sara will become very tall

• Sara might not get enough vitamins and nutrients her body needs

• Sara will have too much energy

• Sara will sleep better at night

Tom drinks soda instead of water every day. Using what you know about hydration, explain what might happen to Tom's body over time?

• Tom's body will stay perfectly healthy

• Tom will grow taller faster

• Tom's body may not stay properly hydrated because soda does not hydrate like water does

• Tom will feel more energetic every day

Look at the two meal plans below. Which meal plan is healthier and why? **Meal Plan A:** Fried chicken, soda, and cookies **Meal Plan B:** Grilled chicken, water, apple slices, and carrots

• Meal Plan A, because fried food tastes better

• Meal Plan B, because it includes water, fruits, and vegetables that give the body important nutrients

• Meal Plan A, because cookies give you energy

• Both meal plans are equally healthy