About this Study Set
This study set covers Dietetics through
20 practice questions.
A challenging quiz about food groups, nutrients, and healthy eating for young children. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Junior Nutrition Expert Quiz study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which of these nutrients helps your body build strong muscles and repair itself?
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A
Protein
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B
Sugar
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C
Fat
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D
Water
2
Which mineral is primarily found in dairy products and is essential for keeping your bones strong?
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A
Iron
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B
Calcium
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C
Potassium
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D
Zinc
3
What is the main source of energy that your brain uses to think and learn?
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A
Fiber
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B
Carbohydrates
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C
Protein
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D
Vitamins
4
Which vitamin, found in oranges and strawberries, helps your body fight off germs?
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A
Vitamin D
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B
Vitamin A
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C
Vitamin C
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D
Vitamin B12
5
What substance in vegetables helps your stomach digest food properly?
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A
Fiber
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B
Sugar
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C
Fat
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D
Protein
6
Which of these foods is considered a 'legume' that provides a plant-based source of protein?
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A
Apple
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B
Lentil
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C
Bread
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D
Butter
7
Water makes up about what percentage of a human body's total weight?
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A
10 percent
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B
30 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
90 percent
8
Which color of vegetables is typically a great source of Vitamin A, which helps you see in the dark?
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A
White
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B
Orange
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C
Green
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D
Purple
9
What do we call the natural sugar found in fresh fruit?
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A
Fructose
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B
Glucose
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C
Sucrose
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D
Lactose
10
Which type of fat is considered 'healthy' for your heart and is found in avocados and nuts?
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A
Saturated fat
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B
Trans fat
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C
Unsaturated fat
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D
Solid fat
11
Iron is a mineral found in red meat and spinach that helps transport what to your cells?
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A
Sugar
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B
Oxygen
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C
Fiber
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D
Water
12
Which of these is a 'whole grain' that provides long-lasting energy?
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A
White flour
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B
Oats
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C
Sugar
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D
Corn syrup
13
What is the chemical name for the energy measurement in food?
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A
Weight
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B
Calorie
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C
Gram
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D
Liter
14
Which organ in your body is responsible for filtering out waste from the food you eat?
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A
Lungs
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B
Kidneys
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C
Heart
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D
Brain
15
What is the primary function of Vitamin D in the body?
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A
To help absorb calcium
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B
To make you run faster
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C
To improve your memory
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D
To store body fat
16
Which food group provides the most Vitamin C?
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A
Grains
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B
Vegetables and Fruit
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C
Meat
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D
Dairy
17
What nutrient is most commonly associated with 'healthy fats' found in oily fish like salmon?
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A
Omega-3 fatty acids
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B
Fiber
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C
Protein
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D
Iron
18
Which part of an egg contains most of the vitamins and minerals?
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A
The shell
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B
The white
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C
The yolk
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D
The membrane
19
What do plants absorb from the soil that helps them grow and eventually provides us with nutrients?
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A
Sugar
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B
Minerals
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C
Plastic
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D
Oil
20
Which of these is a vegetable that grows underground as a root?
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A
Lettuce
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B
Carrot
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C
Broccoli
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D
Tomato
