Elementary School: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - Science - Healthy Eating Solution

Q.1.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

Q.2.

Which vitamin is good for bone health, but is not an essential part of the diet because it can be made by the human body from sunlight?

Q.3.

A lack of which vitamin causes scurvy?

Q.4.

Which of the following statements is true?

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A balanced diet should not include anything sweet
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Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet
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A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fiber
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A balanced diet should not include any fats

Q.5.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

Q.6.

Why is fiber a necessary part of a balanced diet?

Q.7.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

Q.8.

Which of these meals would provide a healthy balance?

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Pasta baked with cheese and a tomato sauce, served with salad, followed by sliced oranges
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Grilled chicken, salad and new potatoes, followed by yogurt and fruit
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Vegetable stir-fry, followed by fruit salad and jelly
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Baked salmon, vegetables and rice, followed by banana and ice cream

Q.9.

Why is it not a good idea to fill your plate with foods that are all the same color?

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Having foods of a variety of colors shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients
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Foods that are all the same color are unhealthy
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A variety of colors shows that your meal is low-fat
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Your plate will look better with lots of different foods

Q.10.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of what?