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Nutrition, Health and wellness (6&7)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following after-school snacks is healthy?

a)

A packet of salted crispy potato chips

b)

A packet of sweets

c)

An apple cut into slices

d)

A chocolate bar

2.

We need to eat food for ______, growth, repair, and good health.

a)

Constipation

b)

More sugar

c)

Different amounts

d)

Energy

3.

Food contains ________( Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins)

a)

vegetables

b)

Insulation

c)

more sugar

d)

Nutrients

4.

Different foods contain _________ of nutrients.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Different amounts

c)

Same amount

d)

Proteins

5.

A __________ contains the right amount of nutrients that you need.

a)

Vegetables

b)

Energy

c)

Balanced diet

d)

Dairy products

6.

__________ are needed for energy.

a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)

Carbohydrates

7.

__________ and _____ are the two types of carbohydrates.

a)
Natural sugars and artificial sugars
b)
Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates
c)
Glucose and fructose
d)
Fiber and starch
8.

Starch is found in ________

a)
rocks
b)
animals
c)
plants, especially in tubers and grains
d)
water
9.

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

a)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

b)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

c)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

d)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

10.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

11.

The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.

a)

Junk food

b)

Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables

c)

Lots of water

12.

__________ is caused by a lack of vitamin C, and causes painful joints and bleeding gums.

a)

Kwashiorkor

b)

Night blindness

c)

Scurvy

d)

Rickets

13.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
14.

Which of the following diet, one should choose to stay at a healthy weight?

a)

High calories from sweets

b)

Fibers from fruits and vegetables

c)

Fats and oils from processed foods

d)

Caffeine from chocolates and coffee

15.

Mental illnesses that cause serious disturbances in a person's everyday diet.

a)

Binge Eating

b)

Hunger

c)

Eating Disorder

d)

Metabolism