Fats
Physical Activity
Eating Out
Vitamins and Minerals
General Nutrition
100
Name the two kinds of unhealthy fats.
Trans fat and saturated fat.
100
Teens should be getting how many minutes of exercise a day?
60 minutes
100
Name several healthy(ier) drink options if you were to go out to eat. 

water

water with lemons

diet soda instead of regular soda

juice

unsweetened tea

low fat or fat free milk

100
This is a mineral that is found in milk that helps build strong bones and teeth.
calcium
100
How many food groups are on the MyPlate.  Name them.

5

Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy.

200

This is a good way to distinguish saturated fats.

Name an example of an unsaturated fat.

They are usually solid at room temperature.

coconut oil, butter, cheese, lard, animal fats

200
What intensity should a teen be exercising in order to get the most benefit from the activity?
Moderate.
200
A large fry at McDonalds is how many calories?
510 calories.
200

This mineral is needed to build healthy blood cells and prevent anemia, especially in teen girls.  Meat is a good source. Cereals are often fortified with this mineral.

iron
200
Give 4 examples of items that would be considered dairy.
Low fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, soy milk,
300

The 2 types of healthy fats are called these.

Give an example of each.

Polyunsaturated

       fish oil (omega 3), chia seeds, soybean,    sunflower,

Monounsaturated

      avocados, nuts, olive oil


300
Give 4 examples of moderate intensity activities.

Brisk walking

Tennis


Bicycling

Mowing the lawn (power push mower)

300
A small shamrock shake at McDonals is approx. how many calories?
460 calories.
300
This Vitamin is needed to help absorb calcium.  We can get it in dairy products and also from the sun.  Many people in Northern Michigan are deficient in this vitamin.
Vitamin D
300
What is the serving size of protein recommended at each meal?
3 oz. or the size of a deck of cards
400
What is the different health effects between saturated and unsaturated fats?
one is heart healthy and one is not.
400
Name 4 local/community places that you could exercise or be active.

Sportsplex

Aspen Park

Local runs (5k)

Ski/snowboard hill

Bike path

Community Center

400
Approximately how long would you have to run to burn off a large fry and small shamrock shake?
approximately 2 hours.
400
This Vitamin is often found in fruits. It helps boost our immune system. A deficiency in this vitamin is called scurvy and occurs if none has been consumed in a month or longer.
Vitamin C
400
What percentage would be considered high on a food label? What would be considered low?

20%

4%

500
This type of oil is made from a fruit and is very high in saturated fat.  It is often touted as a health food and that it is good for weight loss. (it is not)
Coconut oil
500
Discuss 3 things that may interfere with your ability to exercise.

time

location

weather

space

homework

individual versus group activity

motivation

500
Give 5 examples of how you can eat out healthier at a restaurant.

choose grilled foods

choose a salad

avoid breaded foods

limit toppings and sauces

think about food groups and your other meals for that day

drink water or low fat milk

remove half of the bun

share a meal with someone

500
This is a very important mineral in the body that helps with fluid balance. Too much of it can cause problems such as high blood pressure. This mineral carries an electrical charge and helps with muscle contraction and nerve transmission.  We need this in the body- just not too much.  The primary source is in processed foods/diet. 
Sodium.
500
Why is it important to eat healthy and exercise now?
To be healthy for the rest of your life.  Good choices now prevent future health problems or illness.
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