Healthy Diet
Name any 2 components of the “My Healthy Plate”.
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-Carbohydrates
-Proteins
True or False, you should aim to go outdoors only once a week.
False. You should aim to spend at least 20 minutes outdoors daily, 3 times a week.
Name 2 simple exercises you can do to lose weight.
-Swimming
-Running
-Pilates
-Jump rope
-Push-ups
-Burpees
Name 1 health risk of not exercising regularly.
-Type 2 diabetes
-Obesity
-Depression
-Stroke
How many liters of plain water should an average male drink per day?
2.5-3 liters daily.
Name 2 activities you can do outdoors.
-Cycling
-Jogging
-Swimming
-Any leisure sports
Name 2 food items that are high in fat, sugar or salt that we should not eat often.
-Fried foods (e.g French fries, fried chicken) - high in fat
-Sugary foods/ drinks (e.g Cakes, sweets, soft drinks) - high in sugar
-Salty foods (e.g Potato chips, instant noodles, processed meats like sausages) - high in salt
(Required to name the food items)
How can excessive weight gain impact your health?
It can lead to:
-Chronic diseases
-Disabilities
-Early death
Name 2 types of food you should avoid eating too often.
-Processed foods
-Deep-fried foods
(Name at least two examples of foods in these categories)
Name 2 disadvantages of leading an inactive lifestyle.
-Increased risk of chronic diseases
-Decline in mental and physical health
-Low energy levels and miod
-Difficulties in falling and staying asleep
Name 2 benefits of losing weight.
-Reducing the risk of chronic diseases
-Improves self-esteem
-Enhances sleep quality
Name 3 measures you can do in your daily life to reduce health complications.
-Adopt a balanced diet
-Attend regularly health screenings checks
-Exercise regularly
Name 3 types of food sources that contain carbohydrates.
-Bread
-Rice
-Pasta
(Any acceptable answers)
Name 3 benefits on why spending time outdoors would help to lead a healthier lifestyle.
-Enhance sleep quality
-Boosts immune system
-Improved mood
-Improved Vitamin D levels
(Any acceptable answers)
Why is exercise important in preventing obesity?
-Exercise burns calories.
-Helps in preventing extra fat from building up, keeping the body healthy.
(Any acceptable answers)
How can exercise help us stay strong and not fall sick?
It can help:
-Improve heart health
-Manage weight gain
-Prevent illnesses
(Any acceptable answers)