HEALTH
Name 3 fruits from the fruits food group.
(Free Response)
What food group does yogurt belong to?
Dairy.
What should you do if you get hurt while playing?
Stop playing and tell a coach, teacher, or trusted adult.
Why is it important to eat foods from different groups?
Different food groups have different nutrients that our body needs to grow and stay healthy.
What helps build strong bones and teeth?
Milk
(Dairy is an appropriate answer)
You see something that shouldn't be on the basketball court. What should you do?
Stay away from it and tell the coach or another trusted adult.
Your friend only wants to eat chips for lunch. What is one food you could add to make the meal more balanced, and why?
(Free response. Answer may include any food from the food group, and student must successfuly explain why.)
Why is it important to eat different kinds of fruits and vegetables instead of only eating one kind?
Different foods provide different nutrients that help our bodies grow and stay healthy.
Your friend falls down but says they are okay and wants to keep playing. What should you do?
Tell them to tell the coach or another trusted adult before continuing to play.
You are playing basketball and notice that you are very thirsty and tired. What should you do?
Stop or take a break, drink water, and tell a coach or trusted adult.
Which would be a better everyday choice: whole-grain toast or cake? Why?
Whole-grain toast. (Free Response. Student must successfully answer why.)
You feel dizzy and very tired while playing basketball, but your team needs you. What should you do?
Stop playing, rest, and tell a coach or trusted adult how you feel.
Your teammate wants to keep playing basketball even though they fell and hurt their ankle. What should you tell them to do, and why is that the safest choice?
They should stop playing and tell a coach or trusted adult. Continuing to play could make the injury worse, and an adult can help them decide what to do next.
Your team has drafted five foods, but all five come from the same food group. Is that a balanced team? Why or why not?
No. Eating a variety of foods from different food groups helps our bodies get different nutrients they need.
Your teammate hurts their arm during a game and says, “Don't tell the coach because I want to keep playing.” What should you do, and why?
Tell the coach or another trusted adult anyway and have your teammate stop playing. Continuing to play could make the injury worse.