MyPlate
Which MyPlate group includes bread, rice, and pasta?
How many seconds should you wash your hands with soap and water?
What is at least 20 seconds?
What are the five food groups shown on MyPlate?
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy?
What is stress?
What is: The body's physical reaction to worry.
What are the three sides of the Total Health Triangle?
What are physical health, mental/emotional health, and social health?
Name two foods in the Dairy group besides milk.
What are cheese and yogurt?
How many minutes of physical activity should children and teens get each day?
What is at least 60 minutes?
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
What are carbohydrates?
Name one physical symptom of stress.
What are: Headache, stomachache, sweating, or a racing heartbeat? Other symptoms may be acceptable.
What type of health involves your feelings, emotions, and ability to cope with stress?
What is mental/emotional health?
Which nutrient helps your body build and repair muscles?
What is protein?
How many hours of sleep should most teenagers ages 13–18 get each night?
What is 8-10 hours?
What nutrient helps build and repair muscles and body tissues?
What is protein?
What is one healthy way to manage stress?
What is exercise, deep breathing, listening to music, or talking to someone you trust?
What type of health involves building friendships, communicating, and getting along with others?
What is social health?
Which nutrient in many vegetables helps keep your digestive system healthy?
What is fiber?
Why is it important to shower and change out of sweaty clothes after exercising?
What is: To remove sweat, bacteria, and dirt and help prevent body odor and skin problems?
Why is drinking water important for your body during exercise?
What is: It helps regulate body temperature and replace fluids lost through sweating?
What is the difference between positive stress and negative stress?
What is: Positive stress can motivate you to perform or reach a goal, while negative stress can feel overwhelming and interfere with daily life.
Name two habits that can help improve your physical health.
What is exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, or practicing good hygiene?
A vegetarian wants to get protein without eating meat. Name two foods they could combine or include in their meals to get protein.
What is: beans & rice, lentils & whole grains, or tofu & nuts? Other valid plant- and protein-foods are acceptable.
How can getting enough sleep help you perform better during exercise and sports?
What is: It helps your body recover, restores energy, and improves focus and reaction time?
What is the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats, and which type is generally healthier for your heart?
What is: Saturated fats are commonly found in foods like butter and fatty meats, while unsaturated fats are found in foods like nuts, avocados, and olive oil. Unsaturated fats are generally the healthier choice for heart health.
Your friend feels overwhelmed before a big test and cannot concentrate. Name two healthy strategies they could use to manage their stress.
What is: Practice deep breathing, make a study plan, take short breaks, get enough sleep, or talk to a trusted adult.
If one side of your Total Health Triangle becomes unhealthy, how can it affect the other two sides? Give an example.
What is: All three sides are connected, so a problem in one area can affect the others. For example, stress (mental/emotional health) may cause someone to lose sleep (physical health) and withdraw from friends (social health).