Nutrients & Healthy Eating Quiz

Identify the incorrect statement about body-building foods: A) Body-building foods help in the growth and repair of the body. B) Meat, fish, and eggs are examples of body-building foods. C) Fruits and vegetables are body-building foods. D) Dairy products like milk and cheese help build strong muscles. E) Bread and rice are body-building foods.

1. Both C and E
2. Both A and B
3. Both D and E
4. Both A and D

Answer: (a) Both C and E

Refer to the given food items shown in the image below. Which of these food items can be placed at the very top of the food pyramid?

1. Chicken and Peas
2. Chocolate and Oil
3. Jaggery and Peas
4. Chicken and Chocolate

Answer: (b) Chocolate and Oil

Four friends Sophia, Gregory and Tim ate the following food items for their breakfast: Sophia- Salad and cookies Gregory – Burger and smoothie Tim – Whole wheat toast with avocado and Milk Who among them has taken the most healthy and balanced diet in his/her breakfast?

1. Both Tim and Gregory
2. Both Sophia and Gregory
3. Only Sophia
4. Only Tim

Answer: (d) Only Tim

Jennifer is making a juice that includes fruits, vegetables and a protein source. Which combination should she use?

1. strawberry, carrot and milk
2. banana, water and lettuce
3. cabbage, lettuce and barley water
4. sugar water, mango and pineapple

Answer: (c) cabbage, lettuce and barley water

Naomi's mother wants her to eat a balanced meal for lunch. She prepares rice, lentils, a salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and a glass of almond milk. Which food group is missing from Naomi’s meal?

1. grains
2. fruits
3. vegetables
4. milk and milk products

Answer: (b) fruits

Adam is planning his lunch using the food pyramid as a guide. He includes rice (grains), a piece of fish (protein), and carrots (vegetables). If Adam wants a balanced meal, what should he add to his lunch?

1. ice cream
2. chocolate bar
3. a bag of chips
4. milk

Answer: (d) milk

Refer to the table given below. Identify food items A, B and C and select the correct option: Characteristics Food item A Food item B Food item C Obtained from plant No Yes No Obtained from animal Yes No Yes Body building food Yes No No

1. A could be meat while C could be honey
2. B could be fish while C could be mushroom
3. A could be eggs while B could be maize
4. A could be curd while B could be a spice

Answer: (a) A could be meat while C could be honey

Which of the following product do you get from the animal whose name is obtained on unscrambling the given letters?

Answer: (b)

Read the clues given below and identify the unhealthy food item: Clue 1 - This food is usually fried Clue 2 - Served with ketchup Clue 3 - It is made from potatoes and is crunchy but high in fat and salt. Which food is it?

1. Carrot sticks
2. Pasta
3. French fries
4. Boiled potatoes

Answer: (c) French fries

From the following, identify the statement(s) that are correct: 1) It is okay to skip breakfast every day. 2) Fish is a source of protein. 3) Eating too much sugar is good for your health. 4) Snacks can be healthy if you choose the right options, like fruits or nuts.

1. Only statement 2
2. Only statement 3
3. Both statements 1 and 2
4. Both statements 2 and 4

Answer: (a) Only statement 2