Healthy Living and Balanced Diet Quiz

What are some factors that affect our health?

• Only how active we are

• Only what we eat

• Both what we eat and how active we are

• Neither what we eat nor how active we are

Why do living things need food?

• To be happy

• To look good

• To sleep well

• To stay alive

How might you feel when you are hungry?

• Happy

• Excited

• Tired and grumpy

• Energetic

What is the comparison made between a car and our body?

• Both need regular maintenance

• Both are made of metal

• Both need fuel to work properly

• Both can run without fuel

What does it mean to eat a balanced diet?

• Eating only vegetables

• Eating only one type of food

• Eating a variety of foods

• Eating only fruits

Would it be healthy to only eat chocolate?

• Yes, because it has sugar

• No, because it is expensive

• No, because it lacks variety

• Yes, because it tastes good

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

• To eat more

• To get all necessary nutrients

• To avoid getting bored

• To spend more money

What are nutrients?

• Substances that make you sleepy

• Substances that are only found in junk food

• Substances that make food taste better

• Substances that provide energy and help the body function

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

• Water

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What does eating a healthy diet provide us with?

• More time to sleep

• More time to play video games

• More time to watch TV

• Lots of energy to learn, play, and grow