Third Term Examinations Primary 3 Physical and Health Education

Third Term Examination: Physical and Health Education – Primary 3


Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is the sum of all the processes by which the body takes in food? a) Diet b) Nutrition c) Health
  2. Proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins are some of the classes of __________. a) Food nutrient b) Food taken in c) Food
  3. A meal containing all the essential classes of food is called __________. a) Inadequate diet b) Adequate diet c) Insufficient diet
  4. Adequate diet prevents __________ and __________. a) Infections and diseases b) Teeth and bones c) Vitamins and proteins
  5. An effect of inadequate diet is __________. a) Poor appetite b) Good appetite c) Rich appetite
  6. __________ is the chemical substance present in food which living things need for growth. a) Food b) Drinks c) Nutrient
  7. Nutrients can help human beings repair worn-out __________ and cells. a) Tissues b) Toilet paper c) Water
  8. When we cook, boil, or fry food, it helps to kill __________. a) Micro b) Micro-organisms c) Micro organization
  9. We preserve our food in order to prevent __________. a) Sewage b) Wastage c) Luggage
  10. __________ is the sealing of food in a sterilized can. a) Canning b) Salting c) Smoking

Section B: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Balanced diet can also be referred to as __________.
  2. Proteinous food helps our body to __________.
  3. __________ is a class of food that protects the body from diseases.
  4. The class of food that transports nutrients and waste products is known as __________.
  5. __________ gives us energy for our daily activities.
  6. One importance of nutrients to the body is it __________.
  7. Examples of starchy foods are __________ and __________.
  8. We convert food by cooking, boiling, or __________.
  9. __________ is an aquatic event.
  10. We should take a __________ before going into the swimming pool.

Section C: Short Answer Questions

  1. What is food preservation? (Any reasonable explanation)

    Name 3 methods of preserving our foods. i) _______________________________________ ii) _______________________________________ iii) _______________________________________

  2. What is food preparation? (Any reasonable explanation)

    List 3 ways of preparing food: a) _______________________________________ b) _______________________________________ c) _______________________________________

  3. Define Swimming? (Any reasonable explanation)

    Write out three safety rules in Swimming: a) _______________________________________ b) _______________________________________ c) _______________________________________ d) _______________________________________

  4. List four importance of nutrients to the body. a) _______________________________________ b) _______________________________________ c) _______________________________________
  5. Write two effects of inadequate diet: a) _______________________________________ b) _______________________________________

Give two examples of these classes of food:

  • Fats and Oil: _______________________________________
  • Carbohydrate: _______________________________________

Note to Students:
Answer all questions. Write clearly and legibly. Good luck!