Growth and Development: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Reception Students

Question 1

As we grow older, what happens to the speed at which our bodies grow?

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It decreases.

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It stays the same.

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It increases.

Question 2

What activity helps children grow healthy and strong?

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Playing outside

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Watching TV

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Eating junk food

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Going to bed late

Question 3

As children grow taller, what happens to their view of the world?

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They see things from a higher perspective.

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They become more confident.

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They feel more independent.

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They become more aware of their body.

Question 4

What's a good way to help children feel happy with their bodies as they grow and change?

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Tell them they're beautiful or handsome no matter what.

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Compare them to other kids and point out their differences.

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Ignore their worries about their body and tell them to 'get over it'.

Question 5

What helps children grow big and strong?

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Playing and moving around

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Sitting still and watching TV

Question 6

What can you say to make children feel good about how they look?

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You look great!

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You look better than that other child.

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Make fun of other children's looks.

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Don't pay attention to what they say about how they look.

Question 7

As we grow, our bodies change in special ways. We reach points in our development called 'milestones.' Which of these is NOT a physical milestone?

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Making new friends

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Learning to walk

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Getting your first tooth

Question 8

How can we be kind and supportive to friends who are growing and developing at a different pace?

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Help them and encourage them to keep trying.

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Make fun of them and call them names.

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Get the teacher to make them hurry up.

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Ignore them and focus on those who are ahead.

Question 9

When we were growing inside our mummy's tummy, we needed lots of calcium to grow strong bones and teeth. Which food is a great source of calcium for a mummy to eat?

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Milk

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Apple

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Chicken

Question 10

As we grow, our bodies go through different stages. Which of these are the main stages?

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Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen

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Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

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Caterpillar, Pupa, Butterfly, Bird

Question 11

What helps your body grow strong and healthy?

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Eating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

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Eating lots of sweets and snacks

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Staying inside and not exercising

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Not getting enough sleep

Question 12

What does BMI stand for? It's a way to measure if our weight is healthy for our height.

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Body Mass Index

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Body Miles Index

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Big Muscle Indicator

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Best Measurement of Infants

Question 13

How does the place where you live impact your growth and development?

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It can make it easier or harder to find healthy food and clean water.

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It can affect the air you breathe and how much you move around.

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It doesn't affect your growth and development.

Question 14

If you think a child is growing too slowly or too quickly, what should you do?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust, like a teacher, parent, or doctor.

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Ignore it and hope the child will catch up.

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Tell the child's parents to wait and see if the child grows out of it.

Question 15

What helps us move and play well as we grow?

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Moving our bodies and learning to balance

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Only getting taller

Question 16

Is growing taller a sign you're getting bigger?

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Yes

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No

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I'm not sure

Question 17

Which of these doesn't help you grow taller?

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Watching lots of TV

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Eating healthy foods

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Having enough sleep

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Playing outside

Question 18

What's the first step in growing up?

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Being a baby

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Starting school

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Getting your first job

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I don't know

Question 19

Which of these is not a body part?

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Tail

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Head

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Arm

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Leg

Question 20

Which bone forms our backbone?

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Spine

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Leg bone

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Thigh bone

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Rib bone

Question 21

What is the name of the red liquid that flows through our bodies?

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Blood

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Water

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Milk

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Juice

Question 22

What do you turn into when you grow?

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An adult

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A flower

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A seed

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An egg

Question 23

What food can help make your bones strong?

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Milk

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Pizza

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Chocolate

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Fruit

Question 24

What is a good thing to do when you are exercising?

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Drink water

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Sit down

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Eat a lot

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Take a nap

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a part of your body?

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A table

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Your head

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Your foot

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Your finger

Question 26

Which part of your body helps you to hear?

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Your ears

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Your eyes

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Your nose

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Your mouth

Question 27

What helps you to grow tall?

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Getting enough sleep

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Eating junk food

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Watching TV all day

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Drinking lots of sugary drinks

Question 28

Which food is a good source of calcium?

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Milk

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Pizza

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Candy

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Soda

Question 29

If you are worried about your child's growth, what should you do?

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Talk to a doctor

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Compare them to other children

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Wait and see if they grow out of it

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Punish them

Question 30

What is a fun way to stay active?

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Playing with friends outside

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Watching TV

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Sitting at a computer

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Playing video games

Question 31

What should you do if you are worried about your child's growth?

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Talk to your doctor

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Wait and see

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Give them more food

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Ignore it

Question 32

What is a good way to play outside?

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Swinging on the monkey bars

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Doing homework

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Watching videos

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Eating chips

Question 33

What happens in preschool?

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We learn and play with friends

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We stay at home

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We just do nothing

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We ride the bus

Question 34

If we spend lots of time on our phones or tablets, how might that affect our running and jumping?

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We might get slower.

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We might get stronger.

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We might get taller.

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It wouldn't make a difference.

Question 35

Sometimes, children grow very quickly for a short time. What is this called?

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Growth spurt

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Slow growth

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No growth

Question 36

Which of these things happens when you grow taller?

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Your feet become bigger.

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Your clothes become smaller.

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Your hair gets longer.

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Your eyes change color.

Question 37

What do we call the special time when a baby grows inside a grown-up's tummy?

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Pregnancy

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Childhood

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Infancy

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Adolescence

Question 38

Which of these words means the special thing in our bodies that helps us grow?

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Growth hormone

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Insulin

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a stage of growing up?

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Learning to read

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Being a baby

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Becoming a grown-up

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Growing old

Question 40

If you are worried about how your child is growing, what is the best thing to do?

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Talk to a doctor

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Ignore it

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Wait until they are older

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Change their diet

Question 41

Which of these things does NOT affect how much a child grows?

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What sign they are in the zodiac

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Their genes

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What they eat

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How much they exercise

Question 42

What helps children grow taller?

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Growth hormone

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Insulin

Question 43

What is the name for the process where the body makes new cells?

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Cell division

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Metabolism

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

Question 44

If you are worried about your child's growth and development, what should you do?

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Talk to your doctor or health visitor

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Wait and see if it improves

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Ignore it

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Punish your child

Question 45

What part of the body controls how we grow and develop?

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Brain

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Heart

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Stomach

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Lungs

Question 46

Which part of your body do you use to see?

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Eye

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Arm

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Leg

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Mouth

Question 47

What is the name of the special chemical that makes you grow taller?

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Growth hormone

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Insulin

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

Question 48

What does it mean to be coordinated?

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Being able to move your body smoothly and easily.

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Being able to think quickly and solve problems.

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Being able to speak clearly and confidently.

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Being able to draw and paint well.

Question 49

Which muscle helps you to kick a ball?

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Quadriceps

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Bicep

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Tricep

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Calves

Question 50

What part of the body grows first?

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Head

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Legs

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Arms

Question 51

What happens to our bones as we grow?

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They become harder

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They become softer

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They stay the same

Question 52

Which of these foods is best for helping our teeth grow strong?

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Milk

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Sweets

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Fruit

Question 53

What should we do to keep our bodies healthy?

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Both of the above

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Eat healthy foods

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Get enough sleep

Question 54

What is the hormone that helps us grow?

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Growth hormone

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Insulin

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Thyroid hormone

Question 55

When should you talk to a doctor about a child's growth?

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When you're worried about it

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Never

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Only when they're sick

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When they start school

Question 56

Which of these is a healthy way for children to be physically active?

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Playing outside

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Watching TV

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Eating candy

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Sitting on the couch

Question 57

Which of these activities makes your heart healthier?

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Running

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Sleeping

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Eating junk food

Question 58

When we sleep, our body:

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Becomes cool and our muscles relax

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Becomes hot and our heart races

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Does not do much

Question 59

Which food helps us build strong bones?

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Milk

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Candy

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Chips

Question 60

Which body part helps us hear sounds?

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Ears

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Eyes

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Nose

Question 61

Which of our senses helps us smell the delicious pizza?

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Smelling

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Seeing

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Touching

Question 62

Which activity helps make our bones strong?

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Running

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Watching TV

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Sitting quietly

Question 63

Which is the largest part of our body?

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Skin

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Brain

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Heart

Question 64

Which drink is good for keeping our teeth healthy?

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Water

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Fizzy drinks

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Juice