Nutrition for First Graders: Learn About Healthy Eating

Question 1

Which food group gives your body building blocks to grow?

Accepted Answer

Meat & Beans

Answer

Fruits & Vegetables

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Grains & Breads

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Dairy & Eggs

Question 2

What does your body use carbohydrates for?

Accepted Answer

To give you energy to play and learn

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To build and repair body tissues

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To keep your body warm

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To help you absorb vitamins and minerals

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a healthy choice for a snack?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate bar

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Apple slices

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Yogurt

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Banana

Question 4

Which vitamin helps keep your eyes and skin healthy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin D

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Vitamin E

Question 5

Which of these foods has lots of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn

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Pasta

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Potato chips

Answer

Cookies

Question 6

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

Accepted Answer

To get all the nutrients your body needs

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To avoid getting sick

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To have more energy

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To lose weight

Question 7

What is NOT found on a food label?

Accepted Answer

Workout instructions

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Calories

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Serving size

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Ingredients

Question 8

What is the MyPlate plan?

Accepted Answer

A tool to help you make healthy food choices

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An app for planning meals

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An exercise program

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A website with nutrition information

Question 9

Which food gives your body energy to move and play?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

Answer

Apple

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Milk

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Carrot

Question 10

Is it okay to eat a lot of sugary foods?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 11

Which food group helps build strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Meat and fish

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Fruits and vegetables

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Grains

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Dairy

Question 12

What should you drink plenty of to stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Sugary drinks

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Salty snacks

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Limit physical activity

Question 13

Which of these foods is a good source of energy for your body?

Accepted Answer

Peanut Butter

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Apple

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Milk

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Broccoli

Question 14

What kind of food helps your body grow and get stronger?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Carbohydrates

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Fat

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Vitamins

Question 15

Which color of fruits and vegetables has lots of vitamins that help your eyes and skin?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Green

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Purple

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Red

Question 16

What's a good way to make sure you have enough water in your body?

Accepted Answer

Drink plenty of water

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Drink only sugary drinks

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Drink only milk

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Drink only juice

Question 17

Which of these foods gives you the energy to run and play?

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Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 18

When you finish eating, how much food should be on your plate?

Accepted Answer

A little bit

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A whole plate

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Just a few bites

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A lot

Question 19

Which of these snacks is a healthy choice?

Accepted Answer

Fruit salad

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Candy bar

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Chips

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Soda

Question 20

What should you do if you feel thirsty while you're playing outside?

Accepted Answer

Drink some water

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Stop playing

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Eat something salty

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Don't worry about it

Question 21

Which of these foods should you eat less of?

Accepted Answer

Sweets and things that are packaged

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Fruits and vegetables

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Whole grains

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Dairy products

Question 22

Which nutrient is essential for strong bones and healthy teeth?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

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Protein

Answer

Carbohydrates

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Vitamins

Question 23

Which meal choice is the healthiest?

Accepted Answer

Sandwich on whole-wheat bread with lettuce and tomato

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Pizza and soda

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Hamburger and fries

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Bag of chips and a candy bar

Question 24

Which food is a good source of fiber that helps our bodies work well?

Accepted Answer

An apple

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A piece of meat

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A glass of soda

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A candy bar

Question 25

What does it mean to eat a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

Eating different types of foods from all food groups

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Eating only foods that you like

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Eating only meat and vegetables

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Eating as much as you want of your favorite foods

Question 26

Why is it important to drink plenty of water?

Accepted Answer

To keep our bodies hydrated

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To make our hair grow longer

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To lose weight

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To prevent getting cavities

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a healthy habit?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cigarettes

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Eating fruits and vegetables

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Exercising regularly

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Getting enough sleep

Question 28

Which food group gives us the energy to play and learn?

Accepted Answer

Bread and grains

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Fruits and vegetables

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Meat and fish

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Dairy products

Question 29

When you want a snack, which of these is a good choice?

Accepted Answer

Apple slices

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Candy bar

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Soda

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French fries

Question 30

Which activity keeps us active?

Accepted Answer

Walking to school

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Playing video games

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Watching TV

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Riding the bus

Question 31

What can we do if we don't like a certain vegetable?

Accepted Answer

Try cooking it in different ways

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Force ourselves to eat it

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Give up on eating vegetables

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Eat only our favorite vegetables

Question 32

What food is rich in calcium?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Eggs

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Bread

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Banana

Question 33

What is a food pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A picture that shows how much of each food group we should eat

Answer

A pyramid made of food

Answer

A game to help us learn about nutrition

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A story about healthy eating

Question 34

Which of these foods is a yummy choice to get protein?

Accepted Answer

Yummy Chicken

Answer

Apple

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Yummy Rice

Question 35

Which of these foods is NOT a healthy choice for our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Sugary Soda

Answer

Yummy Fruit

Answer

Tasty Vegetables

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Yummy Yogurt

Question 36

What kind of food gives our bodies energy to play and learn?

Accepted Answer

Grains like yummy bread and pasta

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Yummy Fruits

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Tasty Vegetables

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Dairy like yummy cheese and milk

Question 37

Which yummy thing helps make our bones and teeth strong?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D from yummy milk

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Vitamin C from yummy oranges

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Potassium from yummy bananas

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Iron from yummy meat

Question 38

Which yummy drink helps us stay hydrated when we play and sweat?

Accepted Answer

Yummy Water

Answer

Yummy Juice

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Yummy Sports drink

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Yummy Soda

Question 39

How can you tell if food is good for you?

Accepted Answer

Read the information on the food package.

Accepted Answer

Ask an adult you trust.

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Watch TV ads.

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Follow people you see on the internet.

Question 40

Which of these foods is an example of a fruit?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Answer

Carrot

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Broccoli

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Chicken

Question 41

What kinds of nutrients do vegetables provide?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins and minerals

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Protein

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Carbohydrates

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Fats

Question 42

Which of these activities is a great way to stay healthy and active?

Accepted Answer

Playing outside

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Watching TV

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Eating candy

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Sleeping

Question 43

Which nutrient helps our bodies grow and repair?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Carbohydrates

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Vitamins

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Minerals

Question 44

Which of these foods is a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Answer

Soda

Answer

Pizza

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Candy

Question 45

For good health, how much sleep is recommended for a child your age?

Accepted Answer

8-10 hours

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4-6 hours

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12-14 hours

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Over 14 hours

Question 46

Which of these foods is NOT a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

Orange juice

Answer

Milk

Answer

Spinach

Answer

Yogurt

Question 47

What is the best way to cook vegetables to keep their nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Steaming them for a short time

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Boiling them for a long time

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Frying them in oil

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Baking them at a high temperature

Question 48

Which of these foods is a good source of protein for our bodies to build and repair itself?

Accepted Answer

Meat

Answer

Fruit

Answer

Bread

Answer

Vegetables

Question 49

Which of these is a 'nutrient' that helps our bodies grow and repair themselves?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Vitamins

Answer

Minerals

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Carbohydrates

Question 50

Which of these choices is NOT considered a 'healthy' food?

Accepted Answer

Candy

Answer

Whole-wheat bread

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Fruit

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Salad

Question 51

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

Accepted Answer

To get all the nutrients we need to stay healthy

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To make our food more colorful

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To avoid getting bored with our food

Question 52

Which of these food groups is the main source of energy for our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Vitamins

Answer

Minerals

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Protein

Question 53

Which of the following is the best healthy drink choice?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Soda

Answer

Juice

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Sports drinks

Question 54

Which of the following foods is a good source of calcium, important for bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Milk

Answer

Meat

Answer

Bananas

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Eggs

Question 55

Why is it important to read the information on food labels?

Accepted Answer

To know what ingredients and nutrients are in our food

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To see how many calories are in our food

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To compare different brands of food

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To know if our food is expired

Question 56

Which of the following is a benefit of choosing and eating healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

Improved overall health and well-being

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Increased popularity

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More money

Answer

Faster running speed

Question 57

What should we do if we are not sure about whether a food is healthy for us to eat?

Accepted Answer

Ask an adult or check the food label for information

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Just eat it and hope for the best

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Guess based on the color of the food

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Ask our friends and do what they say