WorksheetsHealth & Nutrition
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which best explains why the body needs salt
to increase cholesterol
to digest sugars
to retain water
Which food is the most nutritious and provides instant energy
fruit
cake
candy
soft drink
Which is a possible effect of the lack of exercise
increased muscle tone
decreased body weight
increased risk of heart disease
decreased risk of stomach ulcers
How does exercise help the body
It produces little sweat.
It strengthens muscles.
It produces water.
It stores food.
Which part of a school lunch would be considered a food item?
tray
water
milk carton
apple slices
Which item provides energy needed for the survival and growth of a child?
broccoli
oxygen
salt
water
Which is a food with little nutritional value to humans?
apples
bread
candy
carrots
Which best explains why humans need vitamins, minerals, and exercise?
to develop a taste for different foods
to break down muscle using proteins
to carry out important body functions
to retain nutrients provided in oxygen
Juan has a broken foot. What should he drink to help repair his broken foot?
tea
milk
soda
water
A sports drink company made a new drink for runners. The nutrition label for the drink is shown above.
Notice that the drink has B vitamins in it. What do the B vitamins do for the body?
Help heal wounds
Help strengthen bones.
Help digest food.
Help release energy
Asa’s teacher asked his class to list 8 of their favorite playtime activities. The teacher put the activities into a chart. Why are the activities in set A better for physical fitness?
Set A: play tag, play soccer, ride a bike, swim
Set B: play video games, watch t.v., read books, play boardgames
They take more time
They are done in groups.
They happen outdoors.
They use more muscles.
A polar bear eats a seal from an ocean. Why is the seal considered a food?
It is food because it contains water.
It is food because it provides energy.
It is food because it provides carbon dioxide.
It is food because it was found near the beach.
