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Grade 8 Diet and Growth Quiz

This document is a revision quiz for Grade 8 Science focusing on the topic of Diet and Growth. It includes multiple choice questions, true or false statements, short answer questions, and vocabulary matching related to nutrients and their functions. The quiz aims to assess students' understanding of balanced diets, the importance of various nutrients, and their roles in the body.

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Grade 8 Diet and Growth Quiz

This document is a revision quiz for Grade 8 Science focusing on the topic of Diet and Growth. It includes multiple choice questions, true or false statements, short answer questions, and vocabulary matching related to nutrients and their functions. The quiz aims to assess students' understanding of balanced diets, the importance of various nutrients, and their roles in the body.

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Grade 8 Science - Unit 7: Diet and Growth (Cambridge Lower Secondary)

Unit 7 Revision Quiz: Diet and Growth

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the correct answer:

1. Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

a) Carbohydrates

b) Oxygen

c) Proteins

d) Fats

2. What is the main function of carbohydrates in the diet?

a) Build muscles

b) Provide energy

c) Help with digestion

d) Store vitamins

3. Which nutrient is essential for growth and repair of tissues?

a) Vitamins

b) Fats

c) Proteins

d) Fibre

4. A balanced diet contains:


a) Only fruits and vegetables

b) Equal amounts of water and salt

c) All nutrients in the right amounts

d) Only proteins and carbohydrates

5. Which vitamin is important for good vision?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin B

c) Vitamin C

d) Vitamin D

Section B: True or False

Write T for True and F for False.

6. Fibre helps move food through the digestive system. _______

7. Growth stops completely once a person reaches adulthood. _______

8. Malnutrition can only happen if a person eats too little. _______

9. Minerals are needed in large amounts in our body. _______

10. Water is essential for chemical reactions in the body. _______

Section C: Short Answer Questions

Answer the following in 1-2 sentences.

11. What is meant by a balanced diet?

12. Why is protein especially important during childhood and teenage years?

13. Name one deficiency disease and the nutrient it is caused by.

14. Explain why water is considered a nutrient.


15. What role do vitamins and minerals play in the body?

Section D: Vocabulary Match

Match each word with the correct definition.

16. Protein - a) Helps move waste through the intestines

17. Carbohydrate - b) Helps repair and grow body tissues

18. Fibre - c) Helps release energy from food

19. Vitamin - d) Provides energy, especially during physical activities

20. Calcium - e) Important for bones and teeth

Bonus Challenge:

21. Create your own balanced meal and list at least one food item for each major nutrient

(carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins/minerals, fibre, and water).

End of Quiz

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