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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does “nutritionally secure” mean?

a)

Having food that's tasty only

b)

Having enough nutritious food regularly

c)

Skipping meals to lose weight

d)

Eating snacks all day

2.

Which of the following is a healthy beverage choice?

a)

Soda

b)

Iced Tea

c)

Energy Drink

d)

Buko Juice

3.

Why is handwashing important before eating?

a)

It cools the hands

b)

It prevents food from being dirty

c)

It removes germs that can cause sickness

d)

It makes hands smell nice

4.

Which of the following is not a Go food?

a)

Bread

b)

Pasta

c)

Soda

d)

Rice

5.

What is one way to reduce food waste at school?

a)

Throw leftover food immediately

b)

Share uneaten food with others

c)

Keep food in pockets

d)

Store food in the sun

6.

Which meal helps “recharge” your energy after a night's sleep?

a)

Snack

b)

Lunch

c)

Breakfast

d)

Dinner

7.

Which of the following is the healthiest cooking method?

a)

Deep frying

b)

Boiling

c)

Pan frying

d)

Microwaving

8.

What fruit is rich in potassium and helps prevent cramps?

a)

Banana

b)

Apple

c)

Mango

d)

Pineapple

9.

Which food is best to eat for strong blood?

a)

Rice

b)

Tomatoes

c)

Chicken Liver

d)

Corn

10.

Why is eating fruits and vegetables daily important?

a)

They are expensive

b)

They help the body fight diseases

c)

They’re only for vegetarians

d)

They help you sleep more

11.

What’s a good source of protein for students on a budget?

a)

Dried fish (lamayo)

b)

Candies

c)

Soft drinks

d)

Instant noodles

12.

Which color of vegetables usually has the most antioxidants?

a)

White

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Purple

13.

What is a “balanced meal”?

a)

All fruits

b)

All meat

c)

Mix of Go, Grow, and Glow Foods

d)

Rice only

14.

What does Pinggang Pinoy recommend about water?

a)

Drink only during meals

b)

Drink at least 8 glasses a day

c)

Avoid it when eating

d)

Drink water with sugar

15.

Why are school feeding programs important?

a)

To help students stay in school and get proper nutrition

b)

To serve food leftovers

c)

To reduce class time

d)

To promote junk food

16.

Why is iodine added to salt in the Philippines?

a)

To enhance flavor

b)

to increase EQ level

c)

To prevent goiter

d)

To soften meat

17.

Which food group provides fiber that helps with digestion?

a)

Oils and fats

b)

Vegetables and whole grains

c)

Processed meat

d)

Milk and cheese

18.

The 2025 Nutrition Month theme calls for:

a)

Prioritizing affordable Filipino food as a right

b)

South beach diets

c)

Prioritizing food and nutrition as a right

d)

Fruit and vegetable gardening in schools

19.

What is the term for not having consistent access to food?

a)

Hunger

b)

Malnutrition

c)

Starvation

d)

Food insecurity

20.

Which group is most at risk for undernutrition?

a)

Teenagers

b)

Infants and pregnant women

c)

Athletes

d)

Teachers

21.

What does the “Triple Burden of Malnutrition” refer to?

a)

Skipping lunch

b)

Underweight, stunting, and wasting

c)

Undernutrition, micronutrient deficiency, and obesity

d)

Diarrhea, fever, and rashes

22.

What is the role of community gardens in nutrition security?

a)

Increase property value

b)

Grow beautiful flowers

c)

Provide access to fresh produce

d)

Use up school land

23.

According to PPAN, improving maternal nutrition helps reduce:

a)

Childhood stunting

b)

Academic grades

c)

EQ level

d)

IQ level

24.

What is one effect of chronic hunger among students?

a)

Better sports performance

b)

Increased focus

c)

Poor academic performance

d)

Low BMI

25.

What type of carbohydrate is healthier?

a)

Refined sugar

b)

Brown rice

c)

White bread

d)

Fruit Cake

26.

What is biofortification?

a)

Artificial coloring in food

b)

Food flavored with nutrients

c)

Enhancing the nutritional content of crops through breeding

d)

Mixing vitamins in water

27.

How can climate change affect food security?

a)

Increases rainfall

b)

Reduces crop yields and increases food prices

c)

Makes food cheaper

d)

Promotes fast food chains

28.

What is a key indicator of food security in schools?

a)

Increased number of students with packed meals

b)

Existence of more school canteens

c)

Access to healthy, affordable meals daily

d)

Increase in enrollment numbers

29.

What does “Zero Hunger” (UN SDG 2) aim to achieve by 2030?

a)

Lower rice production

b)

Complete elimination of undernutrition and food insecurity

c)

Ban food imports

d)

Grow more fast food chains

30.

The following are effects of saturated fats except:

a)

Increases LDL cholesterol

b)

Contributes to insulin resistance

c)

Improves artery flexibility

d)

Promotes inflammation

31.

Which micronutrient is fortified in rice in some nutrition programs?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Potassium

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

32.

How can schools contribute to national nutrition goals?

a)

Sell organic fried fruits and vegetables

b)

Integrate nutrition in curricula and meal programs

c)

Allow learners to eat in the classroom when hungry

d)

Reduce class hours to have more time for lunch

33.

What strategy addresses all three burdens of malnutrition?

a)

Food Supplementation

b)

Every household must have their own backyard garden of fruits and vegetables

c)

Eating fruits and vegetables

d)

Promotion of breastfeeding and balanced diets

34.

According to PPAN, what is the most critical time for nutrition interventions?

a)

First 1000 days of life

b)

before a child reaches 5 years old

c)

adolescent stage

d)

during pregnancy

35.

What is one sign of food and nutrition insecurity at the household level?

a)

Eating 3 meals a day

b)

Availability of fruits

c)

family eats brunch

d)

presence of a vegetable garden