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Health Trivia Questions MIddle School

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should you eat fruits and vegetables because

a)

They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy,

b)

They give you energy.

c)

They contain vitamins and minerials that help you stay healthy.

d)

All of the above.

2.

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?

a)

apple

b)

milk

c)

rice

d)

chicken

3.

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?

a)

banana

b)

plum

c)

grape

d)

strawberry

4.

One medium-size apple equals one serving of fruit. If you eat half an apple, how many servings of fruit will you have eaten?

a)

1/2

b)

3/4

c)

1

d)

1 1/2

5.

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?

a)

red meats

b)

whole grain bread

c)

deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables

d)

candy

6.

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?

a)

breads

b)

fruits

c)

vegetables

d)

B and C

7.

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?

a)

grape

b)

orange

c)

apple

d)

grapefruit

8.

Vitamin C helps your body fight disease by maintaining a strong immune system. Which food has more vitamin C?

a)

milk

b)

oranges

c)

brocoli

d)

bread

9.

You should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. At least how many servings should you eat in a week?

a)

21

b)

15

c)

48

d)

35

10.

How many servings should you have from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid each day?

a)

1-2

b)

2-3

c)

3-4

d)

5-6

11.

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?

a)

apple

b)

banana

c)

grapefruit

d)

cantaloupe

12.

People depend on plants for food and eat lots of them in salads. How many cups of raw leafy vegetables equal one serving?

a)

1/2

b)

3/4

c)

1

d)

1 1/2

13.

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?

a)

red fruits vegetables

b)

green leafy fruits and vegetables

c)

purple fruits and vegetables

14.

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?

a)

bacon

b)

orange

c)

avocado

d)

tortilla

15.

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?

a)

fresh fruits and vegetables

b)

cheese

c)

chicken

d)

orange juice

16.

Calcium is needed to keep bones strong. Which vegetable contains a significant amount of calcium?

a)

squash

b)

sweet potato

c)

brocoli

d)

green onion

17.

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a)

helps make bones strong

b)

keeps us from getting cold

c)

help build muscles

18.

Which is not a section in the supermarket?

a)

produce

b)

meats

c)

hamburger

d)

frozen foods

19.

What nutrient do you get from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid?

a)

calcium

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

vitamin A

20.

Vitamin A is made of the elements lutien and indoles. In which food would you find the most vitamin A?

a)

spinach

b)

grapes

c)

bananas

d)

lettuce

21.

Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?

a)

whole

b)

skim

c)

2%

d)

1%

22.

Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?

a)

broccoli

b)

carrots

c)

spinach

d)

tomatos

23.

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?

a)

milk

b)

white bread

c)

raisins

d)

white rice

24.

Carbohydrates contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. What do carbohydrates do for your body?

a)

help make bones strong

b)

help build muscles

c)

supply energy

25.

It is important to read the nutrition labels of foods. Of the following foods, which food is most likely to be healthier for you?

a)

yogurt

b)

ice cream

c)

potato chips

d)

candy