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Healthy diet for kids

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A __________ diet gives our body nutrition we need.

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

unbalanced

2.

In which food group does the milk belong to?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

dairy

c)

fruit and vegetables

d)

protein

3.

Which food gives us energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which food group makes your teeth and bones strong?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

protein

c)

dairy

d)

fruit and vegetables

5.

Based on the food triangle above, which food group you need to eat least?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

fruit and vegetables

c)

dairy

d)

fats and sugar

6.

Why do we need to eat more fruit and vegetables?

a)

to give us energy

b)

to keep us healthy because they provide vitamin

c)

to make our bones and teeth strong

d)

to help us grow

7.

What makes people dehydrated?

a)

lack of water

b)

lack of vitamin

c)

too much fats and sugar

d)

lack of energy

8.

Which menu below will you choose to keep your body healthy?

a)

chocolate bread, donuts, orange syrup

b)

rice, eggs, corn soup, milk

c)

noodle, carrot, ice cream, chips

d)

pancake,donuts, pudding

9.

Eggs and beans contain protein that....

a)

helps us grow

b)

provides energy

c)

protects us from diseases

d)

makes our bones strong

10.
1. Kids rely on parents and guardians to provide healthy food. What are some good ways to help kids eat healthy meals and snacks? 
a)
a) Follow Canada’s Food Guide.
b)
b) Stock the fridge, freezer and cupboard with healthy food choices.
c)
c) Plan meals and cook often so that most of the food eaten is made at home.
d)
d) All of the above.
11.
2. Kids eat better when mealtimes are fun. What are some ways to keep mealtimes positive?
a)
a) Let your kids decide what and how much to eat from the healthy food you serve. 
b)
Set a good example. Eat healthy yourself.
c)
Ask your Ask your child to eat everything on their plate. (optional)
d)
Answers a and b
12.
Kids have small stomachs so they need to eat often. How often should kids eat?
a)
a) Kids should eat small amounts of food many times during the day.
b)
b) Kids should eat 3 meals and 2 to 3 small, healthy snacks.
c)
c) Kids should eat 3 good meals a day. It's not good to snack.
d)
d) Kids should eat only 2 times a day.
13.
Water is the best choice for thirsty kids. What are some other healthy drink options for kids?
a)
a) Milk or fortified soy beverage.
b)
b) 100% unsweetened fruit juice (1/2 cup or 125 mL a day is plenty).
c)
c) Smoothies made with yogurt and fruit.
d)
d) All of the above.
14.
5. What are some good ways deal with a picky eater?
a)
a) Be consistent and serve 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks at regular times each day.
b)
b) Help your child come to the table hungry. Keep your child active.
c)
c) Make deals. If they eat a certain amount they get something they want.
d)
d) Answers a) and b)
15.

They give us energy. They are in butter, oil and cheese.

a)

protein

b)

fats

c)

fibre

d)

carbohydrates

16.

They give us fuel and energy. They are in pasta, bread and cereal.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fats

d)

fibre

17.

It helps us to grow. It is in meat, milk and nuts.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

fibre

18.

It helps us to digest our food. It's in vegetables and fruit.

a)

fats

b)

fibre

c)

carbohydrates

d)

protein

19.

Unhealthy lunch for me is:

a)

milk and cake

b)

meat, bread and tomatoes

c)

a burger and chips

d)

an apple and milk

20.

Food as body- building is . . .

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fat and sugar

d)

vitamin

21.

An energy giving food

a)

proteins

b)

vitamins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

minerals

22.

Each of us has a different nutritional requirement.

a)

yes

b)

no

23.

Children have to eat small amounts of carbohydrates.

a)

yes

b)

no

24.

Elderly people have to eat more proteins because they are still growing.

a)

yes

b)

no

25.

A farmer needs a large amount of energy to do physical work on the field.

a)

yes

b)

no

26.

The food we eat comes from ________ and ________ sources.

a)

Plant

b)

Water

c)

Earth

d)

Animal

e)

None of the above.

27.

Select the foods that come from plant sources.

a)

Cheese

b)

Oil

c)

Eggs

d)

Lettuce

e)

Bread

28.

Select the foods that come from animal sources.

a)

Cheese

b)

Oil

c)

Eggs

d)

Lettuce

e)

Bread

29.

We should eat more from this food group.

a)

Bread, pasta, cereals

b)

Fats, oils, sweets

30.

Fruits and vegetables provide us with ________.

a)

Energy

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Oil