Food/ Vitamins
Which food group should make up about ONE-QUARTER of your MyPlate?
A. Fruit
B. Protein
C. Vegetables
D. Dairy
What is Protein?
You're playing in a basketball game in 45 minutes. Which snack would give you the BEST long-lasting energy?
A. Granola Bar
B. Banana & Peanut Butter
C. Energy Drink
D. Greek Yogurt
What is Banana & Peanut Butter?
Bananas provide carbohydrates for quick energy, while peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats to help you stay energized longer.
This is healthiest thing you can drink.
What is Water?
True or False: Exercise is only for people trying to lose weight.
False
Exercise also improves heart health, strengthens muscles and bones, boosts energy, and supports mental health.
You're spending the day outside in 90° weather. Besides staying in the shade, what's the MOST important thing you should do?
What is Drink plenty of water/ Stay hydrated?
Name the 5 Food Groups.
What are Dairy, Protein, Vegetables, Fruit, and Grains?
About how many bottles of water should you try to drink each day?
What is 4-6 bottles? (8 cups/64oz)
True or False: High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease.
What is True?
About how many minutes of physical activity should kids and teens get each day?
What is 60 minutes?
Which healthy habit is known for releasing "feel-good" chemicals in your brain called endorphins?
A. Exercising regularly
B. Drinking water
C. Eating vegetables
D. Brushing your teeth
What is A. Exercising regularly?
Exercise releases endorphins, often called "feel-good" chemicals, which can reduce stress and improve mood.
Which vitamin is your body able to make after spending time in sunlight?
What is Vitamin D?
Sunlight helps your body produce Vitamin D, which supports strong bones and helps your body absorb calcium.
Name ONE food that is high in healthy fats.
What is Avocado, Nuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Peanut butter, Salmon
Which nutrient helps keep your digestive system healthy?
A. Protein
B. Fiber
C. Sugar
D. Sodium
What is Fiber?
Name 4 types of Exercise!
Answers will vary.
Accept any four: Walking, Running, Swimming, Dancing, Basketball, Soccer, Jump Rope, Yoga, Cycling, Strength Training, etc.
Your lunch has grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, and milk. Which MyPlate food group is MISSING?
What is Fruit?
Which is a WHOLE grain?
A. White bread
B. Brown rice
C. French fries
D. Ice cream
What is Brown rice?
Your friend says they don't like vegetables, so they never eat them. Convince them to eat vegetables using TWO health benefits.
Answers will vary.
Any two:
Gives vitamins and minerals, Helps digestion (fiber), Keeps your body healthy, Helps lower disease risk, Supports your immune system
Which statement is FALSE?
A. Drinking water helps your body function properly.
B. Healthy habits can reduce your risk of disease.
C. The choices you make today can affect your future health.
D. Exercise only benefits your muscles.
What is D?
It also strengthens your heart, lungs, bones, brain, and improves your mental health.
A student wants to become stronger, not necessarily faster. Which activity would help the MOST?
A. Running a mile
B. Playing full-court basketball
C. Weightlifting
D. Jumping rope
What is Weightlifting?
Weightlifting is designed to build muscle strength. Basketball, running, and jump rope mainly improve cardiovascular endurance, speed, and coordination.
This vitamin is largely associated with citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
What is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C helps support your immune system, heal wounds, and keep your body healthy.
You are packing a lunch for a classmate who has basketball practice immediately after school.
Choose ONE food from EACH food group to create the healthiest lunch. Be prepared to explain WHY you chose each food.
Answers will vary: (Fruit) Apple/banana/orange, (Vegetable) Broccoli/carrots/spinach, (Protein) Grilled chicken/Turkey/Beans/Eggs, (Grain) Brown rice/whole wheat bread/oatmeal, (Dairy) Milk/Yogurt/cheese
Rank these from HEALTHIEST to LEAST HEALTHY to drink EVERY DAY.
100% Orange Juice
Water
Sports Drink
Soda
Chocolate Milk
(BEST)Water, Chocolate Milk, 100% Orange Juice, Sports Drink, Soda (WORST)
Water is the best everyday drink. Chocolate milk and 100% juice have nutrients but also natural/added sugars. Sports drinks are for prolonged intense exercise, not everyday use. Soda provides little nutritional value and lots of added sugar.
Rank these habits from HEALTHIEST (1) to LEAST HEALTHY (5).
Smoking
Drinking Water
Exercising
Eating Fast Food Every Day
Getting 8 Hours of Sleep
1. Drinking water 2. Exercising 3. Getting 8 hours of sleep 4. Eating fast food every day 5. Smoking
Rank these from the MOST protein to the LEAST protein.
Eggs
Chicken Breast
Peanut Butter
Greek Yogurt
Apple
🥇 Chicken Breast 🥈 Greek Yogurt 🥉 Eggs 4. Peanut Butter 5. Apple
Create a healthy daily routine from the moment you wake up until bedtime. Include at least FIVE healthy habits.
Various answers. A strong response should include at least five healthy habits, such as:
Eating a balanced breakfast, Drinking water throughout the day, Choosing nutritious meals and snacks, Being physically active, Getting enough sleep, Practicing healthy stress management, Maintaining good personal hygiene