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Health MP 1 5th grade

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to be underweight?

a)

Weighing exactly the average for age, gender, and height

b)

Having a healthy weight for age, gender, and height

c)

Weighing less than the healthy range for age, gender, and height

d)

Weighing more than the healthy range for age, gender, and height

2.

Which of the following is a way to prevent obesity?

a)

Avoiding exercise

b)

Staying active and eating healthy

c)

Skipping meals

d)

Eating unhealthy foods

3.

What is insulin's primary function in the body?

a)

To fight infections

b)

To store fat

c)

To help glucose enter cells for energy

d)

To produce glucose

4.

What happens during remission in cancer patients?

a)

All signs of cancer are gone from the body

b)

The patient develops immunity to cancer

c)

Cancer cells grow rapidly

d)

Cancer spreads to other parts of the body

5.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

a)

Smoking

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Family history

d)

Eating healthy foods

6.

Which of the following is a heart-healthy habit?

a)

Smoking

b)

Eating healthy foods

c)

Skipping exercise

d)

Gaining weight

7.

What does immunity provide protection against?

a)

Obesity

b)

Infectious diseases

c)

Cancer

d)

Cardiovascular disease

8.

How many cups of vegetables should the average 5th grader eat per day?

a)

1 cup

b)

2-2 1/2 cups

c)

3 cups

d)

4 cups

9.

Which of the following is considered a 'Whoa! Food'?

a)

Whole-grain bread

b)

Steamed vegetables

c)

French fries

d)

Grilled chicken

10.

What is the most harmful consequence of sunburn?

a)

Temporary redness

b)

Risk of getting skin cancer

c)

Peeling skin

d)

Skin irritation

11.

Why do some people with light coloring get sunburn more quickly?

a)

They have more melanin

b)

They spend more time in the sun

c)

They have thicker skin

d)

They have less melanin

12.

What is melanin's role in the skin?

a)

It makes the skin lighter

b)

It causes sunburn

c)

It protects the skin from sun damage

d)

It increases the risk of skin cancer

13.

Which of the following is a way to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes?

a)

Eating healthy foods

b)

Eating 'Whoa! Foods'

c)

Smoking

d)

Skipping exercise

14.

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a 'Whoa! Food'?

a)

Donuts

b)

Sweetened breakfast cereals

c)

Chocolate candy

d)

Steamed broccoli

15.

What is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

a)

Lack of exercise

b)

Eating healthy foods

c)

Drinking water

d)

Maintaining a healthy weight