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Which drink is best for staying hydrated?
Water
Which food group includes apples, bananas, and oranges?
Fruit.
Why is grilled chicken healthier than fried chicken?
It has less fat because it is cooked without oil.
Which meal gives you energy to start the day?
Breakfast.
What do we call food that has a lot of sugar and is not very healthy?
Junk food / sugary snacks
Which nutrient helps our muscles grow: protein or vitamin?
Protein.
Name one healthy snack you can eat between meals.
Fruit / nuts / yogurt / carrot sticks
Why is it good to eat different coloured vegetables?
They give us different vitamins.
Which food gives us quick energy: bread or chocolate?
Bread (because it contains carbohydrates)
What should we check on food packages to see how healthy the food is?
The nutrition label
Why is fiber important for our bodies?
It helps with digestion.
Why should we not eat fast food too often?
It usually has too much fat, salt, and sugar.
What does “healthy eating” mean?
Eating a mix of foods that are good for our body.
Why do athletes need more carbohydrates?
They need extra energy to move and play sports.
What happens if we don’t drink enough water?
We can get tired or dehydrated.
Why is it healthier to cook meals at home rather than always buying ready-made food?
You can control the ingredients and use less fat, salt, and sugar.
Why do teenagers often need more food energy?
Their bodies are growing quickly.
hat is one long-term problem that can happen if someone eats too much junk food?
They may gain too much weight or develop health problems.
How many glasses of water should a teenager usually drink in one day?
6-8
What kind of health problem can high amount of salt cause over time?
High blood pressure.
A teenager burns about 70 calories per kilometre when running. How many kilometres do they need to run to burn 350 calories?
5.
Why is eating slowly helpful for weight control?
It gives the brain time to realize the stomach is full.
A teenager burns about 300 calories in a 30-minute run. How many calories will they burn if they run for 50 minutes at the same pace?
500 calories
f a school lunch provides 900 calories and your daily need is 2,000 calories, what percentage of your daily calories is that lunch?
45%
Two breakfasts have the same calories. One contains 10g of fiber, the other only 2g.
Explain why the meal with 10g of fiber will keep someone full longer, using digestion speed.
Answer:
Foods high in fiber digest more slowly, so the stomach empties more slowly, which keeps you full longer.