Quiz – Brain Food

Parents do what they can to help their children succeed in school—buying supplies, helping with homework and driving them everywhere. But you also have to think about the relationship between nutrition and school performance. Proper fuel for both body and mind comes from smart choices made at mealtime. Take our quiz to learn more:

1. Fruits and vegetables should make up ____ of your plate at each meal.

A. One-third
B. One-half
C. Two-thirds
D. At least 10 percent

2. Adequate protein can help people feel full longer.

A. True
B. False

3. The nutrient most likely to be deficient in a child’s diet is ____.

A. Vitamin A
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin C
D. Iron
E. All of the above

4. Sugary snacks will lead to fatigue during the school day.

A. True
B. False

Answers:

1. B. One-half, according to the MyPlate food guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The other food groups in the meal should be proteins, diary, and whole grains. 

2. A. True. High-sugar snacks do provide a surge of energy but it is soon followed by a crash. These snacks also lack vitamins and minerals, providing empty calories that can lead to weight gain. 

3. E. All of the above. The convenience of processed foods has worsened this trend. Replace these if possible with fresh fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy.

4. A. True. This helps students not to be distracted by thoughts of their next snack. Protein sources include lean meat, beans, nuts, and low-fat dairy products. 

Source: Krames Health Library