Grade 5 Health and Nutrition Quiz

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Which of the following is a primary source of carbohydrates?

  • Egg
  • Bread (correct)
  • Meat
  • Fish

What is the primary function of iron in the human body?

  • Carrying oxygen in the blood (correct)
  • Aiding digestion
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Building strong bones

Which of the following vitamins is essential for healthy vision?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin A (correct)

What is the primary way that vaccinations help prevent disease?

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What is the term for diseases that can be spread from one person to another?

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What is the main function of calcium in the human body?

<p>Building strong bones and teeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

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What is the primary source of vitamin D?

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Why is immunity important for the human body?

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Which of the following is a rich source of protein?

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Flashcards

Carbohydrate source

Bread is a primary source of carbohydrates.

Iron's function

Iron carries oxygen in blood.

Vitamin for vision

Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision.

Vaccination's effect

Vaccinations boost the immune system to prevent disease.

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Communicable diseases

Diseases spread from person to person.

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Calcium's role

Calcium builds strong bones and teeth.

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Non-communicable disease

Diabetes is a non-communicable disease.

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Vitamin D source

Sunlight is a major source of Vitamin D.

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Immunity's function

Immunity fights against diseases.

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Protein source

Eggs are a rich source of protein.

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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

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