Nutrition and Health: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 2nd Graders

Question 1

Which food will give you energy to start your day?

Accepted Answer

Cereal

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Meat

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Milk

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Vegetables

Question 2

What is the name of the guide that shows us how much of each food group we should eat?

Accepted Answer

MyPlate

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Food Pyramid

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Dietary Guidelines

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Food Wheel

Question 3

Which food group is packed with the most vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and Vegetables

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Meat and Beans

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Dairy

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Grains

Question 4

Which food is a good source of protein, which helps your body grow?

Accepted Answer

Meat

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Apple

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Carrots

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Bread

Question 5

What is a healthy snack choice?

Accepted Answer

Apple

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Candy bar

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Soda

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French fries

Question 6

What nutrient is essential for building strong bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

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Protein

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Fat

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Vitamin C

Question 7

Which food provides the best combination of energy, building blocks, and helpers for our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Whole wheat bread

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Apple

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Banana

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Chicken

Question 8

What should you do to feel strong and energetic?

Accepted Answer

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

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Skip breakfast

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Spend all day watching TV

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Eat sugary foods and drinks all day

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a good thing that happens when you exercise regularly?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to get hurt.

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You are less likely to get sick.

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You sleep better.

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You feel happier and think more clearly.

Question 10

Which food helps your body heal and grow, like when you get a small cut?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Apple

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Broccoli

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Rice

Question 11

To stay healthy and strong, what should you do in addition to eating healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

Play outside with friends

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Stay inside and watch TV

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Drink lots of soda

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Eat lots of candy

Question 12

Which food helps your body build and fix itself?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Green beans

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Apple

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Rice

Question 13

What is a healthy habit that can help you stay fit?

Accepted Answer

Getting regular exercise

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Eating lots of candy

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Sleeping all day

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Playing video games for hours

Question 14

When you exercise regularly, your brain releases special chemicals that make you feel happier. What are these special chemicals called?

Accepted Answer

Endorphins

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Adrenaline

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 15

Which food helps build strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Apple

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Broccoli

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Pasta

Question 16

When you eat healthy foods, you feel better because your body gets the nutrients it needs. Which of the following is NOT a way that healthy foods help our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Gain weight

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Stronger bones and teeth

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More energy to play and learn

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Less likely to get sick

Question 17

Which food item does NOT belong on a healthy MyPlate meal?

Accepted Answer

Candy bar

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Broccoli

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Whole-wheat bread

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Orange

Question 18

What is NOT a good reason to exercise?

Accepted Answer

To get a treat

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To become stronger

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To feel happier

Question 19

What are some benefits of eating healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

Stronger bones and muscles

Accepted Answer

More energy to play and learn

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Better grades in school

Question 20

Which food is not healthy to eat too much of?

Accepted Answer

Candy

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Apple

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Carrot

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Water

Question 21

Which nutrient helps your body heal and grow new skin when you get a cut?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Carbohydrates

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Vitamins

Question 22

Which of these foods helps make your bones and teeth strong?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Apple

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Hamburger

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Broccoli

Question 23

Which food group provides the most energy for playing with friends?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits and vegetables

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Protein foods

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Dairy products

Question 24

What is a healthy habit that helps you eat a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

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Skip meals to eat less

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Drink less water to lose weight

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Eat a lot of junk food and sugary drinks

Question 25

Before playing a sport that involves lots of running and jumping, which type of food should you eat to give you energy?

Accepted Answer

Grains like bread, pasta, and rice

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Fruits and vegetables

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Meat and beans

Question 26

Which food group gives our bodies the protein we need to grow and have strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 27

Which activity helps you stay balanced and steady on one foot?

Accepted Answer

Hopping on one foot

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Jumping rope

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Running

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Swimming

Question 28

What's the best way to make sure your body has all the healthy things it needs to grow strong and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Eat different foods from all food groups, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

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Eat all the foods you want, even if they're not healthy.

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Only eat foods that taste good, even if they're not healthy.

Question 29

Timmy loves to play tag with his friends. Which of these activities is NOT a physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Watching his favorite cartoon show

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Playing hide-and-seek with his sister

Question 30

Before playing a game like tag or soccer, how much time should you spend warming up your body?

Accepted Answer

About 5-10 minutes of moving around and stretching.

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I don't need to warm up before playing.

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Just a few quick stretches?

Question 31

Why is it so important to eat healthy foods every day?

Accepted Answer

To have enough energy to play and learn and grow big and strong.

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To look good and fit in front of my friends.

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Because my mom and dad told me to.

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To make sure my clothes fit better.

Question 32

Which food group helps build and fix your body, like your muscles?

Accepted Answer

Foods that help your body grow and stay strong, like meat and beans

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Foods that give you energy, like bread and rice

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Foods that keep you hydrated, like fruits and vegetables

Question 33

Which food group helps keep your bones and teeth healthy?

Accepted Answer

Milk and cheese

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Fruits and vegetables

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Bread and pasta

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Meat and beans

Question 34

What are the different types of food that should be included in a balanced meal?

Accepted Answer

Fruits, vegetables, and grains

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Only fruits and vegetables

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Mostly carbohydrates and fats

Question 35

In MyPlate, which food group should take up the largest portion of your plate?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables

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Protein

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Grains

Question 36

Which food is like tiny building blocks that help your body grow and stay strong?

Accepted Answer

Egg

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Carrot

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Banana

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Lettuce

Question 37

Why is it important to eat different types of healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

To get all the nutrients our bodies need

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To make our meals more colorful

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To avoid getting bored with our food

Question 38

What type of food provides the energy we need to play and learn?

Accepted Answer

Foods that give us energy to run and jump, like bread and pasta

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Foods that help us grow taller and stronger, like milk and eggs

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Foods that keep our skin and hair healthy, like fruits and vegetables

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Foods that help us see in the dark, like carrots and spinach

Question 39

Why is it important to eat different types of healthy foods every day?

Accepted Answer

To provide our bodies with the essential nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong.

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To make our meals look appealing and taste delicious.

Question 40

What kind of food gives our bodies the energy we need to play and run?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Fats

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Vitamins and Minerals

Question 41

Which food group helps your body build and repair itself?

Accepted Answer

Protein foods

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Fruits and vegetables

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Dairy products

Question 42

Why is it important to eat healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

To grow strong and healthy

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To look our best

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To run faster

Question 43

Which type of food helps our bodies build strong bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt

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Vegetables like carrots and broccoli

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Meat and fish

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Bread and pasta

Question 44

Which type of physical activity involves moving your body in different directions while bending and stretching?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Jumping jacks

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Running

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Swimming

Question 45

What's the best way to eat to make sure your body has everything it needs to grow and stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Try different foods from all the food groups.

Answer

Take a vitamin pill every day.

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Eat only the foods you already like.

Question 46

Why is it important to eat healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

To have more energy and stay healthy.

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To lose weight and look thinner.

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To make our parents happy.

Question 47

Which food group gives your body energy to play and learn?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits and vegetables

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Dairy

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Meat and beans

Question 48

Which type of food gives our bodies the energy we need to run, jump, and play?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits and vegetables

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Meat and fish

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Milk and cheese

Question 49

Which food group helps your body grow strong and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 50

What's a fun way to stay healthy and active?

Accepted Answer

Playing games like tag or hide-and-seek

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Sitting still and watching TV

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Sleeping in bed

Question 51

How can you stay healthy and fit?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy foods and exercise often.

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Eat unhealthy foods and don't exercise much.

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Eat junk food and exercise sometimes.

Question 52

To stay healthy, which foods should you eat more of?

Accepted Answer

Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

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Candy, chips, and soda

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Meat and cheese only

Question 53

What are some ways you can stay fit?

Accepted Answer

Team sports like soccer or basketball, individual sports like swimming or running, and fitness classes like yoga or dance

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Only team sports like soccer and basketball

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Only individual sports like swimming and running

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a healthy fat?

Accepted Answer

Butter

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil

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Olive oil

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Avocado

Question 55

To stay hydrated, it's important to drink plenty of fluids. Which of these drinks is the best choice for staying hydrated?

Accepted Answer

Water, because it's calorie-free and helps regulate body temperature

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Soda and energy drinks, because they contain electrolytes

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Only sports drinks, because they replenish electrolytes lost during exercise

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Juices and milk, because they're good alternatives to water

Question 56

How can we make healthy eating and exercise more enjoyable?

Accepted Answer

Try different healthy recipes and find fun physical activities.

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Stick to a strict diet and do only boring exercises.

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Eat only junk food and avoid exercise.

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Compete with friends and family in healthy eating and exercise.

Question 57

When we eat, our body breaks down the food into smaller parts. This process is called digestion. What is the correct order of the digestive process?

Accepted Answer

Chewing, swallowing, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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Large intestine, small intestine, stomach, chewing, swallowing

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Swallowing, chewing, small intestine, stomach, large intestine

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Stomach, small intestine, large intestine, chewing, swallowing

Question 58

How does exercise make you feel better mentally, and which types of exercise are especially helpful?

Accepted Answer

Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel happy, strengthens your heart, reduces stress, and boosts confidence.

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Exercise can help you lose weight and improve your appearance, which can boost your self-esteem.

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Exercise can help you sleep better, but it doesn't have any other mental benefits.

Question 59

What are some ways to prevent common injuries that can happen when we exercise?

Accepted Answer

Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.

Accepted Answer

Wear proper shoes and clothes for exercise.

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Ignore pain or discomfort during exercise.

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Stretching before exercise is not necessary.

Question 60

Mindful eating means paying attention to our bodies and food. One benefit of mindful eating is that it can help us:

Accepted Answer

Feel less hungry

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Make vegetables taste like candy

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Take too much time to do

Question 61

What food is a good source of calcium, which helps keep our bones and teeth strong?

Accepted Answer

B: Milk

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A: Banana

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C: Potato

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D: Rice

Question 62

Why should we limit eating processed foods and sugary drinks? How do these foods affect our health, and what can we do to make healthier choices?

Accepted Answer

Processed foods and sugary drinks can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and health problems like heart disease and diabetes.

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Processed foods and sugary drinks provide essential nutrients for good health.

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Processed foods and sugary drinks give us energy and keep us hydrated.

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We don't need to limit processed foods and sugary drinks if we also eat healthy foods.

Question 63

Your friend has a peanut allergy. What should you do if you want to eat a peanut butter sandwich while you're with them?

Accepted Answer

Move to a different place to eat your sandwich so your friend doesn't come into contact with the allergen.

Answer

Tell your friend to go away because you want to eat your sandwich.

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Offer your friend a bite of your sandwich, even if they say no.

Question 64

What is portion control and why is it important for our health?

Accepted Answer

Portion control helps us eat a balanced diet and stay at a healthy weight.

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Portion control means eating as much food as we want.

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Portion control is only important for people who want to lose weight.

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We don't need to worry about portion control if we eat healthy foods.