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Health Quiz 3-Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nutrition is

a)

eating a balanced and healthy diet that provides essential nutrients

b)

eating junk food and unhealthy foods

c)

providing unhealthy nutrients to your body

d)

providing food and beverages with no nutritional value

2.

Water is an essential nutrient

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Vitamins and Minerals are essential nutrients

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is NOT and essential nutrient

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Candy

5.

Water is important for your body because

a)

it cushions and lubricates joints in your body

b)

regulate your body's temperature

c)

nourish your brain

d)

all of the above

6.

Vitamins and Minerals are also known as

a)

Ernie and Bert

b)

helpful stuff

c)

micronutrients

d)

microscopes

7.

Protein is important to our bodies because it

a)

provides water for our bodies

b)

provides energy for our bodies

c)

helps make muscle and bone in our bodies

8.

Fat is important for our bodies because

a)

it makes us fat

b)

it provides slow energy

c)

it is a micronutrient

9.

Carbohydrates are important for our bodies because they

a)

provides quick energy

b)

provide essential vitamins and minerals

c)

make you gain weight

d)

can help you lose weight

10.

Which of the following is not one of the 5 basic food groups

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Grains and Cereals

c)

Dairy products

d)

Cakes and Pies

11.

A diet that includes all five food groups is important because

a)

it looks pretty on your plate

b)

it's fun to eat

c)

it ensures you get all the nutrients your body needs

12.

Pumpkins and tomatoes are types of

a)

Grains

b)

Dairy

c)

Fruit

d)

Vegetables

13.

Snacks that are high in sugar and salt are considered

a)

empty calories

b)

full calories

c)

high in nutritional value

14.

Donuts and bacon are good choices for breakfast

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Nuts, yogurt, and fresh fruit are healthy snacks

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Eating fast food every day is a good idea

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Pizza, macaroni and cheese, and hamburgers can be prepared in a healthy way

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Lunchables are not a good choice for a meal because

a)

they are high in fat

b)

they are high in sodium

c)

they have no fresh fruits and vegetables

d)

they are easy to take with you