My Plate & Food Groups
Which food group is broccoli in?
Vegetables
Is it better to eat whole fruit or drink fruit juice?
How many minutes of physical activity should teens get each day?
60 minutes
What is the healthiest drink for your body?
Water
What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the body?
Promoting regular bowel movements and digestive health
What food group is rice in?
Grains
What is one unhealthy food if eaten too much?
Burgers, fries, pizza, etc.
What is one example of aerobic activity?
Running, dancing, swimming, jumping rope, etc.
What is one drink with a lot of sugar?
Soda, energy drinks, sweet tea, sports drinks, etc.
Which mineral is crucial for strong bones and teeth?
calcium
What food group gives us calcium for strong bones?
Dairy
What is one food that has a lot of salt (sodium)?
Chips, fast food, canned soup, etc.
What is an example of a muscle strengthening activity?
Lifting weights, resistance bands, Bodyweight exercises (pull ups, pushups planks lunges, squats), climbing stairs, hill walking
Besides drinking water, what are other ways to stay hydrated?
(hydrated = your body has enough water)
milk, juice, coffee, and herbal tea, fruits and vegetables.
What is the primary function of protein in the body?
Building and repairing tissues
What is one example of a protein food?
Chicken, fish, beef, beans, tofu, etc.
What kind of fat is not healthy and found in fried food?
saturated fat
What are the name of two muscle groups found in your legs?
hamstrings, glutes, quadriceps, and calves
Why should we drink less soda and energy drinks?
They have added sugar
Which type of fat is considered the least healthy?
Trans Fat
What are the five food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What is an example of added sugar?
Candy, soda, energy drinks, sweet cereal, etc.
What are the name of two muscle groups found in your upper body?
Biceps, triceps, forearms, pectoral, deltoids, traps, lats, abdominals, obliques
How much of the human body is typically made up of water? (Answer should be in a percentage)
60 - 70%
Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?
Snickers