Healthy Eating Knowledge

Which one of the following snacks is healthy?

• A bag of salt and vinegar crisps

• An apple cut into slices

• A chocolate bar

• A Blueberry Muffin

• Coco Pops

Protein is found in meat and we need it for healthy muscles. Which of these foods typically contains the most protein?

• Breakfast cereal

• A chicken sandwich

• Chips

• Lettuce and tomato

Flavoured drinks are filled with sugar which is bad for our teeth. Which drink should you choose to have instead?

• A glass of fizzy water

• A bottle of lemonade

• Fizzy cherryade

• Orange Juice

What is the minimum number of portions of fruit and vegetables you should try to eat each day?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3

Which of these foods contains the most vitamins and is good for your health?

• A slice of banana cake

• A blueberry muffin

• A pear

• Cornflakes

Eating healthily doesn't have to mean giving up your favourite foods. It simply means eating a variety of foods and cutting down on _______________________________. These foods should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts.

• food and drinks high in fat and sugar, such as sugary fizzy drinks, crisps, cakes and chocolate.

• your calorie intake

• fruit juices

• Fruit & vegetables

How much should you aim to drink in a day?

• 4 litres of water

• 3 litres of combined types of drinks

• 6 to 8 glasses of water

• 1.5 litres of fizzy drinks

Lacking which vitamin or mineral can lead to you feeling tired?

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Iron

Why do teenagers need a varied diet?

• So eating isn't boring

• To get the energy and nutrients your body needs to develop properly

• To ensure you can get as tall as possible

• So you can have a 'normal' skin type

What is the healthiest source of high levels of calcium?

• Strawberry milkshake

• Sardines & pilchards

• Green leafy vegetables

• White bread