NinaLaZina Health Quiz!

1.

Do you let your children eat?
- A.
  
  When ever they want?
- B.
  
  At set times throughout the day?
- C.
  
  When you eat?
- D.
  
  In-between the advertisements on TV?
Correct Answer
B. At set times throughout the day?

Explanation
Kids who are allowed to graze all day long often have a hard time figuring out when they're truly hungry.

A healthy balanced diet for children aged 7-10 should include:
•at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
•meals based on starchy foods, such as potatoes, bread, pasta and rice (choose wholegrain varieties when possible)
•some milk and dairy products (choose low-fat options where you can)
•some foods that are good sources of protein, such as meat, fish, eggs, beans and lentils

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2.

How many hours exercise a day does a child need?
- A.
  
  Between ten minutes to half an hour a day?
- B.
  
  One hour a day?
- C.
  
  Kids don't need to do exercise.
- D.
  
  More than an hour a day?
Correct Answer
B. One hour a day?

Explanation
•Children who are active 60 minutes per day demonstrate lower rates of obesity.
•Greater rates of activity in children have been associated with higher test scores in reading and math.
•Physical (body) and cognitive (brain) development go hand-in-hand. While this continues for life, this relationship is most critical at a young age. When kids are active, their brain develops, allowing for new types of activity.
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6441/top-10-reasons-children-should-exercise

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3.

What is the daily requirement of salt for a child bewteen 4 - 8?
- A.
  
  1.5g
- B.
  
  2 g
- C.
  
  0.7g
- D.
  
  1.2g
Correct Answer
A. 1.5g

Explanation
The daily recommended maximum amount of salt children should eat depends on the age of the child age: 1 to 3 years – 2g salt a day (0.8g sodium) 4 to 6 years – 3g salt a day (1.2g sodium) 7 to 10 years – 5g salt a day (2g sodium)

1.5 g for people aged 9 to 50
1.3 mg for adults aged 51 to 70
1.2 mg for seniors over 70 years of age.

In a 32.5g bag of Walkers Cheese & Onion there is 0.4g of salt. That's 7% of the daily reference intake

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4.

How many hours sleep does a five to ten year old need each night?
- A.
  
  6 to 9 hours sleep
- B.
  
  12 to 14 hours sleep
- C.
  
  9 to 10 hours sleep
- D.
  
  9 to 12 hours sleep
Correct Answer
D. 9 to 12 hours sleep
5.

Hou much water does a child need throughout the day?
- A.
  
  2 glasses
- B.
  
  3 glasses
- C.
  
  5 glasses
- D.
  
  6 to 8 glasses
Correct Answer
D. 6 to 8 glasses

Explanation
Children need about 1.5 litres to 2 litres ( 6 - 8 glasses)of water throughout the day. At lease 3 glasses should be drank at school. Fruit juices count.

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6.

What are two the the symptoms of dehydration in a child?
- A.
  
  Headaches and irritability?
- B.
  
  Tiredness and sweating?
- C.
  
  Hyperactive and laughing
- D.
  
  Laughing and jumping?
Correct Answer
A. Headaches and irritability?
7.

What are the benefits of an active life and exercise for a child?
- A.
  
  Strong healthy bones and a leaner body - less fat?
- B.
  
  Leaner body- less body fat and increase in height?
- C.
  
  Increased intelligence?
- D.
  
  Higher vitamin levels?
Correct Answer
A. Strong healthy bones and a leaner body - less fat?

Explanation
The benefits of exercise are numerous -
- stronger muscles and bones
-leaner body because exercise helps control body fat
- less likely to become overweight
- decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
have a better outlook on life

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8.

How many calories does a 12 year old need per day?
- A.
  
  1,300 - 1,500
- B.
  
  1,000 - 1,300
- C.
  
  1,200 - 1,400
- D.
  
  1,400 - 1,600
Correct Answer
C. 1,200 - 1,400
9.

Children can only get Type 1 diabetes?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, however Type 2 diabetes is now on the rise.
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly.

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10.

How much time do children spend sitting down watching TV, online or playing computer games ?
- A.
  
  3 - 4 hours a day
- B.
  
  5 - 6 hours a day
- C.
  
  6 - 7.5 hours a day
- D.
  
  1 - 3 hours a day
Correct Answer
C. 6 - 7.5 hours a day

Explanation
Watching TV or playing computer games can be a favourite pass times but too much time in front of screens can damage children’s health both in the short and long term. For children too much time in front of screens can;
•Increase their risk of obesity
•Make it difficult for them to get to sleep
•Increase their risk of attention problems, anxiety and depression
•Hinder development of sporting and social skills

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Ninalazina Health Quiz!

Do you let your children eat?

How many hours exercise a day does a child need?

What is the daily requirement of salt for a child bewteen 4 - 8?

How many hours sleep does a five to ten year old need each night?

Hou much water does a child need throughout the day?

What are two the the symptoms of dehydration in a child?

What are the benefits of an active life and exercise for a child?

How many calories does a 12 year old need per day?

Children can only get Type 1 diabetes?

How much time do children spend sitting down watching TV, online or playing computer games ?