Nutrients
Balanced Diet
Healthy Helpers
100

What are nutrients?

Nutrients are substances which provide nourishment to our bodies and help us grow.

100

What is a balanced diet?

A balanced diet is a diet consisting of food from all food groups in an equal amount. 

100

When should you ask a trusted adult for help?

 

A. When you are sick

B. When you lose your toy

C. When you fall and hurt your wrist

A and C

200

What is the function of water to our bodies?

To digest food and carry nutrients to all parts of the body. 

200

Is Pizza consisting of chicken, onions and cheese with a bottle of water considered balanced?

No

200

Which of these is a trusted adult? 

A. One of your friends

B. A police officer

C. Someone walking down the street

B. A police Officer

300

Which nutrients boosts the immune system?

Vitamins and minerals

300

What are the nutrients we should eat to ensure we consume a balanced diet?

Carbohydrates

Fats

Minerals

Water 

Vitamins

Proteins



300

Who checks your heart and gives you shots?

 A. Police officer

B. Mail man

C. Librarian

D. Doctor

D. Doctor

400

The nutrient that builds strong bones and muscles _______. 

Protein

400

What is the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced diet. 

A balanced diet has foods consisting of each nutrient in an equal amount while an unbalanced diet does not contain food with all the nutrients in an equal amount. 

400

Who teaches you how to exercise and stay healthy?

 

PE Teacher or Coach

500

List 3 important nutrients we learned about

Fats, Carbohydrates, and Proteins   

500

What does a balanced diet include?

A variety of foods from each food group

500

If you are feeling sad which healthy helper could you talk to? 

A. Counselor

B. Parents

C. Your friend

C. Handle it yourself

D. Teacher

A. Counselor

B. Parents

D. Teacher