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G3-MALNUTRITION

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is malnutrition?

a)
  • Eating too much food

b)
  • Eating a balanced diet

c)
  • A condition caused by eating too little or too much of certain nutrients

d)
  • Drinking plenty of water

2.

Which of the following is a sign of malnutrition?

a)
  • Healthy skin

b)
  • Weakness and tiredness

c)
  • Eating fruits and vegetables

d)
  • Being active and strong

3.

Doctor said your new found friend in the clinic has scurvy. How did

he/she get this?

a)

He/She lacks iron.

b)

He/She lacks calcium.

c)

He/She lacks Vitamin A.

d)

He/She lacks Vitamin C.

4.

If you have soft bone deformities, you most likely have...

a)

nightblindedness

b)

rickets

c)

anemia

d)

goiter

5.

Which of the following can be caused by malnutrition?

a)
  • Increased energy levels

b)
  • Delayed growth and development

c)
  • Good grades in school

d)
  • Feeling happy all the time

6.

Which of the following is caused by Vitamin A deficiency?

a)

nightblindedness

b)

rickets

c)

goiter

d)

scurvy

7.

How can we prevent malnutrition?

a)
  • Eating only one type of food

b)
  • Eating a variety of foods from different food groups

c)
  • Skipping meals

d)
  • Eating snacks regularly

8.

Which of the following foods can help prevent malnutrition?

a)
  • Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

b)

snacks

c)

sweets

d)

any food

9.
  • Which of these is a nutritional guideline for Filipinos?

a)

drink more probiotic drinks

b)
  • eat more vegetables and fruits

c)

eat twice a day

d)

drink water at times

10.

Why should we eat a variety of foods?

a)
  • To get all the nutrients

b)
  • Because it tastes good

c)
  • To waste food

d)
  • To get tired of eating

11.

Which of the following must have the biggest portion in our everyday meal based on the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos?

a)

Fats and Oils

b)

Meat and Poultry

c)

Rice Products

d)

Sugar/Sweets

12.
cookies
candy
butter
oil
belong to which food group?
a)
Dairy Group
b)
Vegetable Group
c)
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group
d)
Fats, Oils and Sweets Group
13.

How many glasses of water should you drink every day?

a)

1 glass

b)

3 glasses

c)

6 glasses

d)

8 glasses

14.

Which of the following is NOT true about fruits in a balanced diet?

a)
  • Fruits provide essential vitamins and minerals.

b)
  • Fruits are high in natural sugars and should be avoided.

c)
  • Fruits are a source of fiber.

d)
  • Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables.

15.

What is a healthy lifestyle?

a)

Balance between exercise, food and wellness

b)

Being rich

c)

Eating what I want whenever I want

d)

Playing a lot of video games

16.

What is nutrition?

a)

Eating foods that are good for your body

b)

Foods that only taste good

c)

Foods with nuts in it

d)

A lots of exercise

17.

What is a healthy breakfast?

a)

Chocolate bars

b)

Oats and berries

c)

Fried foods

d)

McDonalds

18.

What is personal hygiene?

a)

Washing your hands

b)

Using soap to clean yourself

c)

Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself

d)

Having showers

19.

At least how many hours should you sleep each day?

a)

A) 10 HOURS

b)

B) 7 HOURS

c)

C) 8 HOURS

20.

A healthy lifestyle can be described as:

a)

avoiding meat,eating balanced diet, exercise everyday

b)

Taking shower twice a day, avoiding fat

c)

Avoiding meat, eating balanced diet exercise every day

d)

Eating a balanced diet with fruit and vegetables, exercising regurlary