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Keeping Healthy
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- 1.
Which food group provides the most energy for daily activities?
(a) Carbohydrates (rice, bread, noodles)(b) Proteins (meat, fish)(c) Vitamins (fruits, vegetables)(d) Water
- 2.
Proteins are important for the body because they:
(a) Build and repair muscles and body cells(b) Provide instant energy(c) Help the body absorb calcium(d) Regulate body temperature
- 3.
Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and is needed to:
(a) Keep skin and gums healthy and boost immunity(b) Build strong bones(c) Improve eyesight(d) Provide energy
- 4.
Calcium is important for:
(a) Strong bones and teeth(b) Energy production(c) Blood clotting(d) Digestion
- 5.
Which of the following is NOT a healthy habit?
(a) Skipping meals to lose weight quickly(b) Drinking 8 glasses of water a day(c) Getting 8-9 hours of sleep(d) Exercising for 60 minutes daily
- 6.
Why is sleep important for children?
(a) The body repairs and grows during sleep(b) Sleep makes you smarter instantly(c) Sleep prevents all diseases(d) Sleep replaces exercise
- 7.
Vaccination (immunisation) helps protect you from diseases by:
(a) Teaching your immune system to recognise and fight specific germs(b) Killing all bacteria in your body(c) Providing instant medication(d) Replacing damaged cells
- 8.
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium for bone growth?
(a) Vitamin D(b) Vitamin A(c) Vitamin B(d) Vitamin E
- 9.
What does a balanced diet include?
(a) All food groups in appropriate portions(b) Only fruits and vegetables(c) Only proteins and carbohydrates(d) Large amounts of one food group
- 10.
Why do doctors recommend limiting sugary drinks?
(a) Excess sugar can cause tooth decay, obesity and diabetes(b) Sugar makes children too energetic(c) Sugar dehydrates the body(d) Sugar destroys vitamins
Answer key — P2 Science: Keeping Healthy
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- 1.(a) Carbohydrates (rice, bread, noodles)
- 2.(a) Build and repair muscles and body cells
- 3.(a) Keep skin and gums healthy and boost immunity
- 4.(a) Strong bones and teeth
- 5.(a) Skipping meals to lose weight quickly
- 6.(a) The body repairs and grows during sleep
- 7.(a) Teaching your immune system to recognise and fight specific germs
- 8.(a) Vitamin D
- 9.(a) All food groups in appropriate portions
- 10.(a) Excess sugar can cause tooth decay, obesity and diabetes
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