Nutrition Month Quiz Bee Reviewer

1. A cola drink is not a very good thing to drink before bedtime because of an
ingredient called _____ that may keep you awake.
A. Water B. Caffeine C. Sodium D. Potassium

2. Of the following breakfast items, which is the healthiest?

A. A doughnut B. bacon and cheese
B. C. pizza D. A bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk

3. Going by the food plate, how many servings of vegetables should you get every
day?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
4. Iron is important because?
A. It keeps the kidneys functioning
B. Helps prevent infections and anemia that can make you feel tired.
C. It helps balance blood sugar levels
D. It builds strong bones.

5. How many minutes of exercise do children need per day?

A. 5-10 minutes B. 15-30 minutes C. 30-60 minutes D. 60 minutes and
more

6. What percentage of our bodies are made up of protein?

A. 50% B. 100% C. 20% D. 100%
7. Which of these improves flexibility?
A. Jumping up and down B. Stretching C. Exercise D. Drinking juice

8. What are Bananas a good source of?

A. Iron B. Potassium C. Fruits D. Vitamin E

9. These are found in meats and whole dairy products.

A. Saturated fats B. Unsaturated fats C. Protein D. Carbohydrates

10. The job of a nutritionist is to determine what food choices are healthy and
why.
A. True B. False