5 Food Groups
Grains are mostly made of which nutrient?
Carbohydrates
According to MyPlate, what are the 5 basic food groups we should eat from daily?
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
Dairy
The acronyms "F. I. T. T." in the FITT Principle stands for what?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
What are calories?
The energy you get from the food and drink you consume and the energy you use in physical activity.
How much we weigh is determined by what 2 things?
You will find chicken, beef and fish in which of the 5 food group?
Protein
Which is better for you, white bread or whole wheat bread?
Whole wheat bread
How often should you exercise?
5 to 7 days a week.
What is cardio exercise?
Moderate to vigorous exercise that gets your heart rate up and gets you out of breath.
When do we burn calories the most?
When we are active (cardio exercise)
Why do we need to consume dairy products?
To strengthen our bones (calcium).
Why is soda not good for you?
It has too much sugar.
How hard should you exercise?
Moderate to vigorously
What is the process for burning calories?
Eat food to gain energy (calories in) and exercise to burn calories (calories out).
When we eat too many calories, what does our body do with them?
Stores them as fat
What nutrient can you only get from fruits and vegetables?
Fiber
How big should your total food portion on your plate be?
The size of your fist.
How long should you exercise?
30 to 60 minutes per day.
Why is junk food not a healthy choice?
It doesn’t provide enough nutrients. Junk food is also considered empty calories.
How do we balance eating and exercise?
Why do we need foods from all 5 food groups?
Each food group has different nutrients which our bodies need every day.
How often should you eat junk food?
Rarely (every once in a while). We should eat from the 5 food groups daily.
What is vigorous exercise?
Exercise that gets your heart rate up, gets you out of breath and makes you sweat (cardio).
What are the 3 keys to balancing exercise and nutrition?
How does eating healthy curb your appetite?
Eating healthy foods provide your body with the nutrients it needs so you don’t have cravings or feel hungry.