MyPlate
Parts of Fitness
Macronutrients
Calories
Exercise
100
True or False. MyPlate was created by the United States government.
True (myplate.gov website)
100

50 Arm circles is an example of what type of fitness?

Muscle endurance

100
Which nutrient in meat products helps you build muscle?
Protein
100

What is a calorie?

A unit of energy

100
Identify 3 exercises that work on your cardio fitness.
Running, walking, hiking, biking, sports, swimming
200
What food recommendation graphic did MyPlate replace?
The Food Pyramid
200

Jogging 2 miles is an example of what type of fitness?

Cardiorespiratory

200
Which macronutrient, which includes sugar, is found in honey?
Carbohydrates
200
Which type of food usually has the highest number of calories?
Junk foods, candy, sweets
200
True or False. You don't need to worry about nutrition as long as you exercise.
False, you should eat healthy and exercise
300
Name all five food groups from MyPlate.
Dairy, protein, grains, fruits, vegetables
300
Doing one push up with someone sitting on your back is an example of what type of fitness?
Muscle strength
300
Which of the following macronutrients helps regulate your body's temperature and protects your organs? Protein, Carbohydrates, or Fat
Fat
300

High calorie meals or foods are not always filling. To feel full, you also need this.

Fiber

300
What does exercising burn?
Calories from food
400
Which two food groups should you eat the most of?
Fruits and Vegetables
400
Holding a yoga pose for 20 seconds is an example of what type of fitness?
Flexibility
400
List three foods that have protein.
Meat, cheese, milk, eggs, nuts, seafood
400

About how many calories should someone your age eat in a day?

2,000 (varies by gender and average activity level)

400
If I only worked on strength exercises, what might happen to my body?
Unhealthy heart, no flexibility, no endurance
500
Name a food that you would not find on the MyPlate diagram.
Any junk foods, candy, chips, soda
500

Yoga, acrobatics, and parkour all require a high degree of this kind of fitness

Neuromuscular

500
Name two foods that would give you healthy carbohydrates.
Fruits, whole grains
500

Guess how many calories are in two slices of cheese pizza? Closest answer gets the points.

535 calories in 2 slices

500

Name one sport that includes all parts of fitness.

Gymnastics, basketball, swimming

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