🥗 Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Learn about the six essential nutrients your body needs to grow, stay healthy, and have energy. This quiz explores carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water—where to find them in food, what they do for your body, and how a balanced diet supports all your organ systems. **What you'll learn:** - The six essential nutrients and their key roles in your body - Which food groups contain different nutrients - How to read nutrition labels to make healthy choices - Effects of healthy and unhealthy eating on your body systems - How nutrients provide energy for daily activities
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
Which nutrient is your main source of energy for playing sports and doing daily activities?
- Question 2
What is the main job of protein in your body?
- Question 3
All fats are unhealthy and should be completely avoided in your diet.
- Question 4
Which nutrient helps your bones and teeth stay strong?
- Question 5
What do vitamins help your body do?
- Question 6
Water is not considered a nutrient because it has no calories.
- Question 7
According to Canada's Food Guide, which food group should make up about half of your plate at meals?
- Question 8
Which of these is an example of a whole grain?
- Question 9
Eating too much sugar and unhealthy fats can lead to weight gain and increase your risk of heart disease later in life.
- Question 10
What does a nutrition label help you understand about the food you eat?
- Question 11
Which nutrient helps your digestive system work properly and prevents constipation?
- Question 12
Iron is a mineral that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body.
- Question 13
How do nutrients support your nervous system (brain and nerves)?
- Question 14
Which food is the best source of vitamin C?
- Question 15
Drinking sugary drinks instead of water can lead to weight gain and tooth decay.
- Question 16
Which of these food combinations makes a balanced meal according to Canada's Food Guide?