Objective Question Response Choices Fre (%)
Nutrition French fries are unhealthy because they… a. Are high in fats and oils 45 (88%)
    b. Are made of potatoes 3 (6%)
    c. Contain a lot of sugar 2 (4%)
    d. Taste good 1 (0.02%)
  Vegetables can particularly help decrease the risk for… a. Stomach aches 7 (14%)
    b. Heart (cardiovascular) problems 29 (57%)
    c. Headaches 4 (8%)
    d. Becoming tired quickly 11 (22%)
  Oranges are high in… a. Vitamin A 7 (13%)
    b. Vitamin B 6 (12%)
    c. Vitamin C 34 (67%)
    d. Vitamin D 4 (8%)
  What food or drink in high in calcium? a. Yogurt and milk 26 (51%)
    b. Cheese 3 (6%)
    c. Crackers 2 (4%)
    d. A and B 20 (39%)
  What food is high in protein? a. Chicken and beef 16 (31%)
    b. Tofu 5 (10%)
    c. Beans 20 (39%)
    d. All of the above 10 (20%)
  Which protein below is the least healthy? a. Green beans 2 (4%)
    b. Eggs 4 (8%)
    c. Bacon 40 (78%)
    d. All of the above are healthy 5 (9.8%)
  The brain is important for studying. a. Candy 2 (4%)
  What food is good for the brain? b. Crackers 12 (24%)
    c. Fish 34 (67%)
    d. Pepperoni pizza 3 (6%)
  We all know that carrots are good vegetables to eat. a. Throat 0 (0%)
  They are particularly good for your… b. Teeth 6 (12%)
    c. Muscles 12 (24%)
    d. Eyes 32 (63%)
  All of the following are considered junk food EXCEPT a. Soda 7 (14%)
  b. Milk 40 (78%)
  c. Fries 2 (4%)
    d. Potato chips 1 (2%)
  Protein helps build strong  ________ Correct: Muscles 34 (67%)
  Calcium helps build strong ________ Correct: Bones 24 (47%)
  What is one possible reason people are obese? a. They make healthy food choices 22 (43%)
                           Exercise &  Healthy Lifestyles b. They exercise on a regular basis 5 (10%)
    c. They have obese parents 6 (12%)
    d. None of the above 18 (35%)
  Exercise is good for… a. Preventing illness 20 (39%)
    b. Helping you do better in school 5 (10%)
    c. Sleeping better 7 (14%)
    d. All of the above 18 (36%)
  All of these are reasons why exercise is good EXCEPT a. Makes your heart healthier 4 (8%)
    b. Makes your lungs healthier 2 (4%)
    c. Helps you keep a healthy weight 7 (14%)
    d. Makes you tired and not concentrate as well in school 35 (71%)
  Exercise can make your body… a. Stronger and more flexible 47 (92%)
    b. Weaker 0 (0%)
    c. Heavier 1 (2%)
    d. Get tired more easily 2 (4%)
Table 2: Children’s ex-ante knowledge of nutrition and healthy lifestyle: frequency distribution of pre-test 1 responses (correct answers are in bold).