how many portions of fruit or vegetables should you eat every day?
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Welcome to the health challenge quiz. This quiz will test your knowledge about the human body as well as general health issues. Hopefully it will be fun as well as informative!
Each question will give you enough time to think about the options before showing the correct answers. Enjoy the quiz..
How many portions of
fruit or vegetables should
you eat every day?
Two Three
Four Five
The correct answer is D: FiveFruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and
minerals, as well as fibre.
Smoking can increase the
risk of which of the
following diseases or
problems?
Heart attack Stroke
Lung Cancer All three
The correct answer is D: All threeFor help and advice on giving up smoking, please take a
leaflet from reception.
True or False?
There is enough iron in the adult human body to make a small nail.
TrueTrue
How many calories should
the average adult woman
have every day to
maintain a healthy
weight?
1000 2000
3000 4000The correct answer is B: 2000 caloriesThe amount varies depending on many other things
including your level of activity and fitness. For advice about
a healthy diet, please ask for a leaflet.
True or False?Any exercise that gets you out of breath or sweating can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
TrueTrueGoing for a brisk walk, gardening, swimming, mowing the lawn, playing a sport can all help.
What are the benefits to
the baby of
breastfeeding?
Protection against ear infection
Protection against chest infections
Lower risk of diabetes
The correct answer is D: All threeFor advice on breastfeeding, talk to your health visitor, or
ask for a leaflet.
All three of these
What is the most common
cause of POISONING in
young children?
Washing up liquid Medicines
Bleach Asbestos
The correct answer is B: MedicinesKeep all medicines in a safe place. Use child safety caps if
you have children in the house.
True or False?Breastfeeding can help you to lose weight.
TrueTrueWomen who breastfeed usually lose weight more quickly after giving birth. Ask your health visitor for advice.
How many bones are there
in the adult human body?
186 206
286 306
The correct answer is B: 206Babies have more than 300 bones, some of which join
together as they grow.
How can you help bring
your blood pressure
down?
Regular Exercise
Eat less salt All of these
The correct answer is D: All of these
Eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise
can help bring blood pressure down.
Lose weight
True or False?Breast cancer is the most common cancer in England and Wales
TrueTrueThere are more than 35,000 new cases every year.
How many parts of the body can you name beginning with the letter “H”?
How many of these did you get?
Heart, hand, hip, head, hair, humerus (a bone), heel, hypothalamus (part of the brain)
What is the hardest
substance in the human
body?
Tooth Enamel Bones
Hair Toenails
The correct answer is A: Tooth Enamel
Which is the longest bone
in the adult human body?
Humerus (upper arm) Tibia (shin)
Femur (Thigh) Funny bone
The correct answer is C: FemurThe funny bone is not really a bone, but the point where a
nerve touches a bone in your elbow
True or False?
Humans lose an average of 40 to 100 strands of hair every day
TrueTrue
Although some lose much more!
How many muscles are
there in the human body?
Less than 200 200 to 400
401 to 600 More than 600
The correct answer is D: More than 600
Which of these has the
lowest number of
calories?
1 Litre of Water 1 glass of wine
1 can of diet cola 1/2 pint of beer
The correct answer is A: 1 Litre of WaterWater has NO calories, and you should drink about 2 litres
a day as part of a healthy diet.