How many questions can you answer correctly in this health quiz? If you can get all 11 right, consider yourself a “nutrition genius.” The answers are at the bottom of the quiz. But don’t peak until you’ve answered all of the questions.
1. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
A) 6-11 B) 2-3 C) 3-5 D) 1-2
2. What Vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin?
A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin K C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin B12
3. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?
A) Carbohydrates B) Fat C) Fiber D) Protein
4. The dairy group (milk, cheese and yogurt) is important for_____?
A) Healthy skin B) Improved vision C) Building strong bones and teeth D) Building muscle
5. 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
6. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
A) Vitamins B) Minerals C) Fiber D) Fats
7. Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don’t eat ENOUGH of this?
A) Fat B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Cholesterol
8. Which of these foods or drink have antibacterial qualities that help prevent tooth decay?
A) Green Tea B) Coffee C) Broccoli D) Lemons
9, This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system.
A) Fiber B) Vitamin K C) Fluoride D) Vitamin C
10. If you do not get enough iron…
A) Your skin will be dry and flaky B) Your eyesight will be poor C) You will feel tired and weak D) You will have soft bones
11. Eating too many sugary foods may cause. . .
A) Diabetes B) Hypertension C) Tooth decay D) Hair Loss
Answer Key:
1) C 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) A 6) C 7) B 8) A 9) D 10) C 11) C