Nutrition and Healthy Eating: A Guide for Kindergarteners

Question 1

Which of these is a healthy vegetable that we should eat every day?

Accepted Answer

Carrot

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Candy

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Soda

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Cookie

Question 2

What could happen if we don't eat healthy foods?

Accepted Answer

We might get sick more often.

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We might become stronger.

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We might grow taller.

Question 3

You and your family are at a buffet restaurant with lots of food choices. How can you make healthy choices?

Accepted Answer

Choose foods from all the food groups to get different nutrients.

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Choose foods that are mostly light in color.

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Choose foods that you enjoy eating.

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Don't worry about what you eat, just have fun.

Question 4

Can we have treats sometimes? And if so, when is a good time to have them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can have treats sometimes, especially on special days.

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Yes, we can have treats anytime we want.

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No, treats are not good for us and we should not have them.

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Yes, we can have treats every day, as long as they're tiny ones.

Question 5

When you eat healthy foods, how do you usually feel?

Accepted Answer

Strong and happy

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Tired

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Sick

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Sad

Question 6

Besides eating healthy foods, what else can we do to stay healthy and strong?

Accepted Answer

Get enough sleep

Accepted Answer

Play and exercise

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Stay inside and watch TV

Question 7

When we share meals with people from other countries, we can taste their food. If we enjoy it, we can include it in our own meals to make them more interesting. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 8

What foods should we eat the most of, and why?

Accepted Answer

Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, because they give us energy and help us grow.

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Meat and dairy, because they make us strong.

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Candy and chips, because they are the tastiest foods.

Question 9

Why is it important to eat foods from all five food groups?

Accepted Answer

It gives your body all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and grow strong.

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It makes your breath smell nice.

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It makes your teeth white.

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It makes you popular.

Question 10

What is a special food your family enjoys together?

Accepted Answer

My family loves to eat tacos together!

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We don't have special food, we eat anything!

Answer

I don't know.

Question 11

When we cook our vegetables, some ways are better than others for keeping them healthy. Which of these is the best way to cook vegetables so they have the most vitamins and minerals left in them?

Accepted Answer

Steam them

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Boil them in a pot of water

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Fry them in a pan with oil

Question 12

Which one is a fruit?

Accepted Answer

Apple

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Carrot

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Chicken

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Bread

Question 13

Why should we eat fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

They help us grow strong and healthy

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They are yummy

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They make us happy

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They give us energy

Question 14

Which is a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Apple slices

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Candy bar

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Soda

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Chips

Question 15

Where do we get protein from?

Accepted Answer

Meat and beans

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 16

Which of these foods is a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Fruits

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Meat

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Dairy products

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Sugary drinks

Question 17

Which meal is the most important one of the day?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast

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Lunch

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Dinner

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Snack

Question 18

Which of these foods is a good source of calcium to help my bones grow strong?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Chocolate

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Eggs

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Bread

Question 19

Why is it important to choose a variety of foods to eat?

Accepted Answer

So that my body can get all the important nutrients it needs.

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To make my food taste more delicious.

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To show off to my friends.

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So that I don't get bored with my meals.

Question 20

What is a good choice for a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Fruit

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Candy bar

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Soda

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Chips

Question 21

Which food group gives us energy to play?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits

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Dairy

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Vegetables

Question 22

Which drink is the best choice for our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Juice

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Soda

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Milk

Question 23

Is it okay to eat candy every day?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 24

Which food gives us strong bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt

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Bread

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Eggs

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Banana

Question 25

What does it mean to eat a healthy meal?

Accepted Answer

Eating all different kinds of foods

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Eating only your favorite foods

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Eating only fruits and vegetables

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Eating only meat and potatoes

Question 26

How can you make healthy choices at the grocery store?

Accepted Answer

Look for foods with less sugar and salt

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Choose foods with bright colors

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Buy everything that looks good

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Only buy your favorite snacks

Question 27

What is the MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A guide to help us eat healthy

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A picture of a plate with food

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A traffic light that shows what foods to eat

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A pyramid that shows the amount of food to eat

Question 28

What should we eat more of to stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

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Candy

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Soda

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Chips

Question 29

Which food helps our bodies get energy?

Accepted Answer

Breads and cereals

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Meat

Question 30

What foods give us vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

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Candy

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Soda

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French fries

Question 31

What should NOT be part of our meals?

Accepted Answer

Soda

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Breads and cereals

Question 32

What is the best drink to have lots of?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Juice

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Soda

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Milk

Question 33

Which foods help make our bones strong?

Accepted Answer

Milk and yogurt

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Vegetables

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Fruits

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Breads and cereals

Question 34

How can we cook fruits and vegetables in a healthy way?

Accepted Answer

Steam them

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Fry them

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Put sugar on them

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Add lots of salt to them

Question 35

Why is it important to eat a healthy breakfast?

Accepted Answer

It gives us energy for the day

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It makes us feel cranky

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It helps us sleep better

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It makes our hair grow long

Question 36

Which food is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Hamburger

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Pizza

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Ice cream

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French fries

Question 37

Which food is a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Apple

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Candy bar

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Soda

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Chips

Question 38

What food group does milk belong to?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 39

What does 'whole grain' mean?

Accepted Answer

Grains that include all parts of the seed

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Grains that have been processed

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Grains that are not healthy

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Grains that are only found in brown bread

Question 40

Which of these drinks is high in sugar?

Accepted Answer

Fruit juice

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Water

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Milk

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Tea

Question 41

Which of these foods is a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

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White bread

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Candy

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Soda

Question 42

What does a healthy breakfast look like?

Accepted Answer

Cereal and fruit

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Pizza and fries

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Candy and soda

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Cookies and milk

Question 43

Which of these activities helps you stay healthy?

Accepted Answer

Playing outside

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Watching TV

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Eating junk food

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Sleeping in late

Question 44

Which of these foods gives us energy, also found in bread and pasta?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Broccoli

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Chicken

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Apple

Question 45

When we eat different types of food, what do we get?

Accepted Answer

Different nutrients

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A full stomach

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Only energy

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Nothing

Question 46

Which of these is a good source of vitamin C, which helps our bodies fight germs?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Hamburger

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Soda

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Candy

Question 47

Which of these is a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Apple slices

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Potato chips

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Candy bar

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French fries

Question 48

What group of foods helps our bones stay strong?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Meat

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a food group?

Accepted Answer

Sweets

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 50

What food is a healthy source of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Answer

Candy

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Soda

Answer

Hamburger

Question 51

Which of these foods is a whole grain?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

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White bread

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Pasta

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Cake

Question 52

Which of these snacks is not healthy?

Accepted Answer

Candy bar

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Fruit

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Yogurt

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Vegetable sticks

Question 53

If you don't like a fruit or vegetable, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ask your parents or teacher for help

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Force yourself to eat it

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Ignore it

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Give it to a friend

Question 54

What is the best way to cook vegetables to keep the most nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Steam them

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Boil them

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Fry them

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Bake them

Question 55

Which of these foods is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

Answer

Apple

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Banana

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Broccoli

Question 56

What is a healthy portion size for a fruit?

Accepted Answer

A handful

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A cup

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A whole tray

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Half a cup

Question 57

Our bodies need energy to move and play. Which food group provides this energy?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 58

When you're feeling a little hungry between meals, what's a healthy snack that will fill you up and give you energy?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Answer

Candy bar

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Soda

Answer

Pizza

Question 59

What orange vegetable is crunchy and good for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Carrot

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Broccoli

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Celery

Answer

Spinach

Question 60

Which food group is a great source of something called 'calcium' that helps make our bones strong?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

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Grains

Question 61

What's a healthy way to cook vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Steaming them with a little bit of water

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Frying in lots of oil

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Grilling them on a hot pan

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Adding lots of sugar

Question 62

Which food has something called 'fiber' that helps keep our tummies healthy?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

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White bread

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Candy

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Soda

Question 63

Before we eat fruits and vegetables, what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Peel or wash them

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Throw them away

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Cook them first

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Don't bother

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a good way to eat healthy?

Accepted Answer

Skipping meals

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Eating our food slowly

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Drinking lots of water

Answer

Choosing whole grains