Fuel Your Preschool Engine: A Healthy Eating Quiz (Pre-K) (Easy) Worksheet β’ Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Identify crunchy snacks and growing foods across 10 fun questions. Go beyond simple 'yum' or 'yuck' to recognize how colors and water help your body.
Pedagogical Overview
This assessment evaluates early childhood understanding of nutrition, hydration, and hygiene as they relate to bodily growth and energy. The quiz utilizes a scaffolded approach by connecting relatable sensory experiences like crunchiness and color to foundational health concepts. It is designed for use as a whole-group formative assessment or a circle-time activity to reinforce healthy habit formation in preschool learners.
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- Identify natural food sources such as trees and animals for healthy snacks
- Categorize foods and drinks that support bodily functions like bone strength and hydration
- Recognize the importance of food variety and hygiene practices for overall wellness
All 10 Questions
- Which of these crunchy snacks grows on a tree?A) A red appleB) A cheese crackerC) A chocolate cookieD) Potato chips
- Drinking water helps your body stay hydrated and happy.A) TrueB) False
- To stay strong, I should eat a _____ every day with my dinner.A) Green vegetableB) Salty pretzelC) Candy barD) Paper napkin
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- Which food comes from a cow and helps make your bones strong?A) Orange juiceB) Cold milkC) Sweet lemonadeD) Apple cider
- Eating a colorful plate of food is like eating a rainbow of health.A) TrueB) False
- A hard-boiled _____ is a great snack that provides protein for muscles.A) MarshmallowB) Gummy bearC) EggD) Ice cube
- When you are hungry between meals, what is the 'healthiest' choice?A) A lollipopB) BlueberriesC) A bag of sprinklesD) Cake
- You should only eat carrots and never try any other vegetables.A) TrueB) False
- Before we eat our healthy food, we must always wash our _____.A) ShoesB) ToysC) HandsD) Backpacks
- Which of these is a healthy grain that gives you energy to run?A) OatmealB) Ice creamC) ButterD) Soda
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this healthy eating quiz is an excellent choice for a substitute teacher because the straightforward questions and clear explanations make it a simple, high-engagement health activity for young learners.
This preschool nutrition quiz typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete when read aloud, making it an ideal length for the short attention spans of early childhood students.
This health worksheet supports differentiated instruction by providing visual options for non-readers and immediate feedback through detailed explanations that help explain why certain foods are better for the body.
This healthy eating assessment is specifically designed for the Pre-K grade level, using simplified language and relatable concepts like growing and playing to explain complex nutritional ideas.
You can use this nutrition quiz for formative assessment by observing student responses during circle time to gauge their prior knowledge of food groups and hygiene before starting a larger unit on the human body.
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