10 Questions
Which of the following is a primary source of carbohydrates?
Bread
What is the primary function of iron in the human body?
Carrying oxygen in the blood
Which of the following vitamins is essential for healthy vision?
Vitamin A
What is the primary way that vaccinations help prevent disease?
By boosting the immune system
What is the term for diseases that can be spread from one person to another?
Communicable diseases
What is the main function of calcium in the human body?
Building strong bones and teeth
Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
Diabetes
What is the primary source of vitamin D?
Exposure to sunlight
Why is immunity important for the human body?
It fights against diseases
Which of the following is a rich source of protein?
Eggs
Study Notes
Nutrients
- Carbohydrates: provide energy to the body, found in food sources like rice, bread, and fruits
- Proteins: build and repair body tissues, found in food sources like meat, eggs, and beans
- Importance of nutrients: help our bodies grow, give energy, and keep us healthy
Minerals
- Iron: helps carry oxygen in the blood, found in food sources like spinach, beans, and fortified cereals
- Calcium: helps build strong bones and teeth, found in food sources like milk, cheese, and broccoli
- Importance of minerals: keep our bodies healthy and strong
Vitamins
- Vitamin A: helps us see in the dark, found in food sources like carrots, sweet potatoes, and dark leafy greens
- Vitamin B: helps our bodies grow, found in food sources like whole grains, fish, and eggs
- Vitamin D: helps our bodies absorb calcium, found in food sources like fatty fish, fortified milk, and sunlight
- Importance of vitamins: keep our bodies healthy and strong
Diseases
- Communicable diseases: spread from person to person, examples include colds and flu
- Non-communicable diseases: not spread from person to person, examples include diabetes and heart disease
- Immunity: the body's ability to fight off diseases
Vaccination
- Importance of vaccination: helps our bodies fight off diseases, prevents spread of diseases
- How vaccination works: introduces a small, harmless part of a disease into the body, helping the body build immunity
Test your knowledge of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins, as well as minerals like iron and calcium. Learn about diseases, immunity, and the importance of vaccination in this fun quiz designed for Grade 5 students.
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