NUTRITION QUIZ

BEE
GRADE 2-3

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What are the things in food that
your body needs for energy and
growth?
a. phalanges
b. nutrients
c. fats
d. femur
ANSWER: B. NUTRIENTS
Eating too much sugar is the leading
cause for what diseases?
a. Common cold
b. Diabetes
c. The flu
d. Mumps
ANSWER: B. DIABETES
Most processed foods contain added
sugar.

a. True

b. False
ANSWER: A. TRUE
Fiber keeps your digestive system
healthy. What food listed below is
NOT high in fiber?
a. beans
b. fruits
c. meat
d. vegetables
ANSWER: C. MEAT
What nutrient is used in your body to
create energy?
a. carbohydrates
b. proteins
c. fiber
d. fats
ANSWER: a. Carbohydrates
Food contains that body cells
need to live and do their work.
a. nutrients
b. microscope
c. germs
d. tobacco
Answer: a. Nutrients
Carrots are in which food group?

a. Vegetable group
b. Meat group
c. Fat group
Answer: a. Vegetable Group
Which food belongs to the meat group?

a. Ice cream
b. Hamburger
c. Lettuce
ANSWER: B. HAMBURGER
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are in which
group?

a. Meat group
b. Dairy group
c. Bread group
ANSWER: B. DAIRY GROUP
Which food is in the Bread group?

a. Peanut Butter
b. Celery
c. Croissant
ANSWER: C. CROISSANT
Beer, wine, and liquor are drinks that
contain .
a. cheese
b. alcohol
c. vaccines
d. calcium
ANSWER: B. ALCOHOL
Cheese comes from which group?

a. Vegetable Group
b. Fruit Group
c. Dairy (Milk) Group
ANSWER: C. DAIRY
Potatoes grow

a. on a tree
b. in the ground
c. Potatoes don't grow
ANSWER: B. IN THE GROUND
 is NOT made from a tobacco
plant.

a. Alcohol
b. Chewing tobacco
c. Cigarettes
d. Cigars
ANSWER: A. ALCOHOL
Playing video games is good for your
heart and makes you very healthy.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: B. FALSE
Carrots are not good for us.

a. True

b. False
ANSWER: B. FALSE
If you don't get enough sleep, you will
most likely feel
a. grumpy
b. cheerful
c. curious
d. full of energy
ANSWER: A. GRUMPY
Nicotine is readily absorbed into the
bloodstream when doing all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. Smoke
b. Chew
c. Inhale
d. Touch
ANSWER: D. TOUCH
Jumping requires us to be using the
muscles of our legs.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: A. TRUE
 This food group is our body's best
source of energy?
a. Meat Group
b. fat, oils and sweets
c. breads and cereals
d. milk and cheese
ANSWER: C. BREADS AND
CEREALS
Which of these is NOT considered
a nutrient?
a. vitamins
b. minerals
c. fiber
d. Fats
e. None of the above
ANSWER: E. NONE OF THE
ABOVE
The bread, cereal, rice and pasta
group is a good source of _______?
a. carbohydrates
b. vitamin C
c. calcium
d. vitamin D
ANSWER: A. CARBOHYDRATES
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of
_______?
a. calcium
b. vitamin c
c. vitamin B
d. calories
ANSWER: B. VITAMIN C
Foods from the meat, poultry, fish, dry
beans, eggs and nuts group are an
important source of ________?
a. iron
b. fiber
c. beta carotene
d. calcium
ANSWER: A. IRON
Which food contains the most fat?

a. graham crackers
b. brownies
c. pudding
ANSWER: C. PUDDING
The milk, cheese & yogurt group are
important for ________?
a. strong bones
b. teeth
c. muscles
d. all of the above
ANSWER: D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is the primary function of
carbohydrate in the diet?
a. absorb vitamins
b. To supply energy
c. To allow for enzyme action
d. To promote repair of tissues
ANSWER: B. TO SUPPLY ENERGY
Which of the following provides
the best source of vitamin A?

a. Lentils
b. Apples
c. Milk
d. Brown rice
ANSWER: C. MILK
 Which method of cooking is
recommended in order to retain the vita
mins and minerals in vegetables?

a. Steam in a small amount of water

b. Boil for 10 minutes
c. Add to soups or stews
d. Cook at a very high temperature
ANSWER: A. Steam in small
amount of water.