Diabetes
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Healthy Life Style
Fitness
100
What is the name of the sugar found in our blood that tells us if someone has diabetes or not?
What is glucose?
100
Cake icing, butter, margarine, salad dressing, gravy, and cheese or cream sauce all have a high content of this nutrient that we need less of daily. a. What is sugar? b. What is flour? c. What is fat?
c. What is fat?
100
A high sodium intake is associated with this health problem. a. What is high blood pressure? b. What is diabetes? c. What is kidney disease?
What is high blood pressure
100
The best way to lose weight. a. Eating lots of grapefruit because the acid will burn extra calories your body doesn't need? b. Eating all you want, but small amounts at a time? c. Eating fewer calories than the body requires?
What is eating fewer calories than the body requires?
100
How much walking do you have to do to burn off 1 slice of bread? a. 10 minutes b. 23 minutes c. 15 minutes
c. 15 minutes
200
A certain gland or organ that makes a hormone insulin that helps the sugar get out of the blood and into the body cells for energy?
What is Pancreas?
200
According to Canada's Food Guide, what are the main food groups? a. chocolate, sweets, chips and crisps b. milk & milk products, fruit and vegetables, grain products, and meat and alternatives c. fruit, vegetables, salad and water
b. milk & milk products, fruit and vegetables, grain products and meat and alternatives
200
When fat in our blood sticks to the walls of the arteries this can cause blockage of blood flowing to the brain and cause what health problem? a. What is a stroke? b. What is a blood clot? c. What is an aneurism?
What is a stroke?
200
Protein helps us to build our body and grow. What kind of food gives us protein? a. meat, eggs, fish and tofu b. fruits and vegetables c. rice and bread d. rice cakes
a. meat, eggs, fish and tofu
200
How many calories are in a pound of fat? a. 2500 b. 3500 c. 1000 d. 1250
What is 3500 calories in one pound of fat?
300
When the insulin can't work as well because of a layer of abdominal (belly) fat, this is called "insulin resistance" or what type of diabetes?
What is type 2 diabetes? (This is the number one cause of diabetes in First Nations People)
300
This fruit provides a high source of potassium, about 1/3 of a day's vitamin C, and 1/5 of your daily fibre.
What is a banana?
300
The mineral that helps regulate the rhythm of your heart. a. What is magnesium? b. What is iron? c. What is potassium?
What is potassium?
300
When cooking with fats or oil, this ingredient has the lowest cholesterol fat. a. What is butter? b. What is canola oil? c. What is corn oil?
What is canola oil? Canola oil is heart-healthy. It has the least saturated fat of any common cooking oil. In fact, it has less than half of the saturated fat of olive or soybean oil.
300
When participating in physical activity, which is the proper order to follow? a. Warm up, stretching, physical activity, cool down b. Cool down, physical activity, stretching, warm up c. Stretching, warm up physical activity, cool down d. Stretching, cool down, physical activity, warm up
a. Warm up
400
Why are a healthy diet and regular exercise so important if you have diabetes? a. They keep depression stable b. Eating raises blood sugar; exercise lowers it c. Being overweight can be dangerous for people with diabetes d. b & c
The correct answer is d. b & c For daily management of diabetes, eating raises your blood sugar and exercise lowers it. Each must be done carefully to balance blood sugar levels. Over the years, a balance between eating and exercise keeps you from gaining weight. Extra weight can make it more difficult to manage diabetes.
400
This mineral regulates our red blood cells and keep us from being anemic. a. What is iron? b. What is potassium? c. What is zinc?
What is iron?
400
You need to read these to get nutrition facts that help you make smart food choices. a. What are advertisements? b. What are food labels? c. What is Today's Dietician?
What are food labels?
400
Milk is generally considered the best source for these nutrients. a. What is calcium and vitamin D? b. What is protein and calcium? c. What is phosphorous and calcium?
What is calcium and vitamin D? Vitamin D is needed to help calcium be absorbed better by the body.
400
Daily physical activity helps to: a. build stronger muscles b. lower body fat c. lower levels of anxiety and depression(sad feelings) d. all of the above
What is all of the above. Research shows that physically active students are in school more days, are better able to learn, have higher self-esteem and are at lower risk for developing chronic diseases.
500
A test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months.
What is A1C? The A1C test is a blood test that provides information about a person's average levels of blood glucose or blood sugar over the past 3 months.
500
One of the following foods is an excellent source of iron, but is also very high in cholesterol. a. What is turkey? b. What is chicken? c. What is liver?
What is liver?
500
The best type of fat recommended to raise good cholesterol. a. What is polyunsaturated fat? b. What is monounsaturated fat? c. What is saturated fat?
What is monounsaturated fat? These have been shown to improve blood cholesterol levels. They're found in olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, non-hydrogenated margarine, avocados, and some nuts such as almonds, pistachios, cashews, pecans and hazelnuts
500
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, but also high in fat. This cheese is one with the lowest calories. a. What is mozzarella cheese? b. What is cheddar cheese? c. What is Swiss cheese?
What is mozzarella cheese?
500
How many minutes a day should children exercise? a. 30 minutes a day b. 45 minutes a day c. 60 minutes a day
What is 60 minutes a day. According to Health Canada 60 minutes a day protects children from many health problems later in life.
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