yourSELF Quiz

Test your knowledge about nutrition, exercise and growth! Click on a choice for each question,
print out your answers, then click on the Answer Button below to see how you did. Good Luck!



1. The Food Guide Pyramid is...
a. the eighth Wonder of the World!
b. an Egyptian monument made of food.
c. USDA's guide to eating right.
d. just for adults.


2. It is OK to diet...
a. whenever you feel fat.
b. to look good for a special event.
c. no, it isn't! Only if your doctor tells you to.


3. Which of the following has proper nutrition been known to reduce the risk of?
a. osteoporosis
b. some cancers
c. heart disease
d. all of the above.


4. How much exercise should you try to get every day?
a. at least 30 minutes.
b. at least 5 minutes.
c. at least an hour.


5. The Nutrition Facts label on that jar of applesauce will tell me...
a. how many servings are in the jar.
b. about some of the nutrients in the jar.
c. how much food is in one serving.
d. all of the above.


6. What are the best foods to eat as a snack?
a. foods that fill your Pyramid gaps.
b. the quickest food to prepare.
c. whatever is around the house.


7. What's the perfect body size for guys and girls?
a. like Kate Moss and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
b. there is no perfect body size - everyone's different.
c. the same as their brothers or sisters.
d. the same as their best friend.


8. I'm BORED! What's a healthy thing to do?
a. aggravate my brother or sister.
b. eat a few cookies.
c. go for a walk.