Food & Fuel
Which nutrient helps your body grow and repair muscles?
Protein
What is the best drink for keeping your body hydrated?
Water
How many minutes of physical activity should kids aim for each day?
60 minutes or more
What does your body need every night to recharge?
Sleep
How many seconds should you scrub your hands with soap when washing them?
At least 20 seconds
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
About half
True or False: You lose water from your body when you sweat.
True
True or False: You have to play a sport for it to count as physical activity.
False
About how many hours of sleep should kids ages 6–12 get each night?
9–12 hours
True or False: You should cover a cough or sneeze with your hands.
False! Use a tissue or your elbow.
Which would make a more balanced snack: an apple with peanut butter or just candy?
Apple with peanut butter
What does sweating help your body do?
Cool itself down
Name three activities that can count as physical activity.
walking, biking, dancing, swimming, running, playing outside, sports...
You sleep from 9:00 PM until 7:00 AM. How many hours did you sleep?
10 hours
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
Name 3 of the 5 MyPlate food groups.
Fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy — any 3
You're playing outside on a hot day. Should you wait until you're extremely thirsty before drinking water?
No — take regular water breaks
Besides making your muscles stronger, name one other benefit of being physically active
Stronger bones/heart, improved mood, concentration, fitness, etc.
Name one habit that can make it harder to fall asleep at night.
Examples: screens near bedtime, caffeine late in the day, inconsistent bedtime
Name three times when washing your hands is especially important.
Before eating, after using the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, after touching animals, etc.
You're choosing breakfast before a busy school day. Which is more balanced: eggs, whole-grain toast, fruit and milk OR a pop-tarts and chocolate milk? Explain why.
Eggs, toast, fruit and milk because it provides several food groups and nutrients
Name two reasons your body needs water.
Examples: regulate temperature, transport nutrients, support digestion/body functions, replace water lost through sweat
You were active for 20 minutes at recess and rode your bike for 25 minutes after school. How many more minutes would get you to 60?
15 minutes
Name two ways getting enough sleep can help you at school.
Examples: attention, learning, memory, mood, energy
You sneeze into your hands, then grab a classroom door handle. Explain how germs could spread and what you should have done differently.
Germs can transfer from your hands to the handle and other people. Sneeze into a tissue or elbow and wash your hands.