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WorksheetsHealth Trivia Questions MIddle School
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
You should you eat fruits and vegetables because
They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy,
They give you energy.
They contain vitamins and minerials that help you stay healthy.
All of the above.
Protein is needed to build muscles and help you digest your food. It also serves as a chemical messenger. Most protein comes from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Which of these foods fits in this food group?
apple
milk
rice
chicken
3. More than 250 different kinds of fruit and vegetables are grown in California. However, a few fruits and vegetables require a more tropical environment to grow. Which fruit is not grown very often in California?
banana
plum
grape
strawberry
One medium-size apple equals one serving of fruit. If you eat half an apple, how many servings of fruit will you have eaten?
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy. Which of the following foods have the most vitamin A?
red meats
whole grain bread
deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
candy
If you eat too much fat, you are more likely to gain weight and develop heart disease. Which of these foods contain the least amount of fat?
breads
fruits
vegetables
B and C
When we eat food, it gives us energy to live and grow. This fruit is dried in the sun to make raisins, grows on a vine, and is a healthy snack. Which fruit is it?
grape
orange
apple
grapefruit
Vitamin C helps your body fight disease by maintaining a strong immune system. Which food has more vitamin C?
milk
oranges
brocoli
bread
You should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. At least how many servings should you eat in a week?
21
15
48
35
How many servings should you have from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid each day?
1-2
2-3
3-4
5-6
Citrus fruits contain citric acid, also known as Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed to keep the immune system strong. Which of the following is a citrus fruit?
apple
banana
grapefruit
cantaloupe
People depend on plants for food and eat lots of them in salads. How many cups of raw leafy vegetables equal one serving?
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
The color of a fruit or vegetable can indicate what kinds of vitamins it is high in. Which of the following foods have the most vitamin A?
red fruits vegetables
green leafy fruits and vegetables
purple fruits and vegetables
On average, today’s youth are eating too much fat. Which of these foods contains the most fat and should be eaten in small amounts?
bacon
orange
avocado
tortilla
Digestion of your food begins in your mouth when you chew your food and expose it to saliva. It then travels through the rest of your digestive tract. Fiber is needed to keep your digestive tract healthy. Which of these foods will provide the most fiber per serving?
fresh fruits and vegetables
cheese
chicken
orange juice
Calcium is needed to keep bones strong. Which vegetable contains a significant amount of calcium?
squash
sweet potato
brocoli
green onion
What is one important thing protein does for the body?
helps make bones strong
keeps us from getting cold
help build muscles
Which is not a section in the supermarket?
produce
meats
hamburger
frozen foods
What nutrient do you get from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid?
calcium
sugar
protein
vitamin A
Vitamin A is made of the elements lutien and indoles. In which food would you find the most vitamin A?
spinach
grapes
bananas
lettuce
Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?
whole
skim
2%
1%
Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?
broccoli
carrots
spinach
tomatos
Fiber is needed to keep your digestive system working properly. It is especially important to the health of your intestines. Which of these foods has the most fiber?
milk
white bread
raisins
white rice
Carbohydrates contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. What do carbohydrates do for your body?
help make bones strong
help build muscles
supply energy
It is important to read the nutrition labels of foods. Of the following foods, which food is most likely to be healthier for you?
yogurt
ice cream
potato chips
candy
