What are the 5 food groups
What is...fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, and grains
5 exercises you can do that increases your heart rate
Running, jumping rope, roller blading, basketball, soccer, skating, etc.
Name three nutrients listed on a food label
Examples: fat, protein, carbs, sodium, potassium, sugar etc.
What nutrient is found in oranges and helps prevent colds?
Vitamin C!
Name 3 foods found in the dairy group
Milk, Cheese, yogurt, etc.
Why is physical activity important?
Answers vary
How can food labels be tricky?
Answers vary, sample answers: false advertising on the front, catchy words and slogans, colors, etc.
What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?
Carbs provide energy! EX: grains, starchy vegetables, rice, pasta
Name 4 foods in the protein group
Meat, eggs, nuts, fish, tofu, seeds
Why do you need calories?
You need calories to make your body function. You need calories to sleep, move, breathe, run your organs, and to give you energy to exercise to keep you heathy!
If something has 17% of your daily amount of sodium per serving, what percentage would you have eaten if you have two servings? Is that low or high?
34% HIGH
What is an example of processed food? What does processed mean?
Any food or drink that has been changed from its natural state.
How much of your plate should be fruits & vegetables?
1/2 of your plate.
How many minutes of exercise should you get every day?
60 minutes daily.
If something has 7% of your daily amount of saturated fat and you have one serving, is that low or high? What is you eat 4 servings, does your answer change?
Fairly low- yes it becomes 28% and that is HIGH for a single food item in one sitting.
What does it mean to eat in moderation?
Eating a balanced variety of foods... the practice of only consuming the amount of food your body requires in order to be healthy.
If you are at a fast food restaurant what are a few things you can do to make your meal "healthier"?
What is...
grilled option instead of fried, ask for no salt added, reduce the size of your fries/order. Drink water rather than soda.
What are some foods that will give you the best energy for exercise?
Describe the 5/20 rule
When you look at the percentage on the label you can put it on a number line from 5 to 20 (5 being low and 20 being high) and you can tell if you have a high r low amount of each nutrient per serving.
Which mineral is important for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Iron. Iron is a component of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it throughout the body.