Nutrition
Found on the back/side of a food product that tells you nutrition information?
What is the nutrition facts label?
a type of exercise you can do outside
What is walking, cycling, running, sports, etc. Anything that moves your body!
Considered a portion of protein using your hand
What is the palm/fist of your hand?
True or False: Eating breakfast everyday is a great way to power up your body.
True!!
Yogurt is in this food category
Bread, pasta, fruit, milk, and dessert belong in what macronutrient category?
What are carbohydrates?
The American Heart Association recommends this amount of minutes per week for exercise
150 minutes or 2.5hrs (this could be 30 minutes per day for 5 days or 20 minutes a day)
These two colorful food groups should make up at least half of your plate.
What are fruits and vegetables?
The most important thing to do before and after exercising
The % daily value on the food label is based on an average calorie intake per day of
What is 2000 calories?
This group contains meat, beans, tofu, nuts, seeds, and eggs.
What is protein?
What is an exercise that is easy on the body?
a) swimming
b) jumping jacks
c) running
a) swimming
using smaller _____ when eating meals can improve portion control
plates/bowls
What kinds of foods boost your energy?
a) whole grains
b) protein
c) both
C! Both!
This food group is at the top of the pyramid and should be limited in consumption.
What is fats, oils, and sweets.
This type of fat is considered a healthy fat?
What are unsaturated fats?
By exercising
Eating appropriate portion sizes of foods will prevent this
What is weight gain?
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat per day?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5 or more
c) 5 or more
Bread, pasta, rice, tortillas, and oats are examples of this food group
Grains
Salt might be called by this name on a nutrition label
What is sodium?
Which exercise helps with building muscle?
a) resistance band exercises
b) squats
c) all of the above
c) all of the above
True or False: You should ALWAYS finish the food on your plate.
False! Stop eating when you feel full
True or False: eating in front of the TV causes you to eat more
True!!
How much water intake per day is recommended?
What is half your body weight in ounces of water?