True or False
Losing weight is always healthy.
FALSE!
For some people, gaining weight is what is healthiest for them! For others, weight loss can be unhealthy.
It depends on the person!
The healthiest type of exercise is ________.
Whatever kind of exercise that you ENJOY and HAVE FUN doing!
It's important to eat enough when you are _______.
Growing up!
_______ can often influence how we feel or think about our body (HINT: but it SHOULDN'T).
Social media!
Vitamin ___ is important for a healthy immune system!
Vitamin C. You can find this in fruits and vegetables!
Candy can be part of a healthy diet.
TRUE! Candy can be included in a healthy balanced diet. Even though it has sugar in it -- it is not "unhealthy", and can definitely be eaten in moderation while still being healthy.
Who is the person who knows how often or how long you should be exercising?
YOU! You know your body better than anyone else. It's important to listen to your body when it tells you it needs rest, or feels like moving more!
What is the healthiest thing to drink?
Trick question! Different drinks provide your body different things.
(For example gatorade provides something known as electrolytes, milk gives your body calcium and protein to grow, and some drinks provide carbohydrates - AKA energy).
One of the best ways to feel good in your body is to _____.
Remember to be grateful for what it does for you every single day.
Our body is made up of over 90% of this....
Water! That's why it's so important to drink enough water and other fluids.
Through ages 9-14 years old, it is normal for kids to gain weight.
TRUE! It is very normal for kids to gain weight around this time because you are growing (and your height may not always catch up with your weight right away).
Is it okay to have days when you do not exercise?
YES! Having days when you let your body rest is important and healthy.
Should you always eat when you're hungry?
YES! It is very important to listen to your body telling you that you are hungry, and nourish it properly.
Does the size of your body determine your health?
NO! The size of our bodies does not mean it is healthy or unhealthy, there are healthy bodies at every size!
Chicken and other meats are high in the nutrient _______.
Protein (AKA the building blocks for muscle, skin, hair, and more)
Mental health is just as important as physical health.
TRUE! The way we think and feel impacts our overall health just as much as the way our body physically works.
Do you have to be sweaty or tired afterwards for exercise to do its job?
NO! All movement is healthy for our body, even if you aren't sweaty or tired afterwards.
Why are fruits and vegetables healthy?
They provide your body with energy, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and color (AKA antioxidants that our body needs to work it's best!)
What is body image?
Body image is a person's thoughts, feelings and perception of the look or function of their own body.
The mineral _______ is important for healthy bones.
Calcium
The size of your clothes is a good way to tell if you're the right weight.
FALSE! The size of our clothes do not determine anything about our health. Healthy people come in all shapes and sizes. Clothes are meant to fit our body, our body is not meant to fit into a random size of clothes!
Exercise is important for our bodies because _________.
It helps our bodies get stronger, do activities better, sleep better, our immune system work its best, and for our brains to be happy!
What makes a person's diet balanced?
1. A VARIETY of different food choices
2. Eating foods you ENOJOY
3. Considering the nutrition of different foods and how they fuel your body
4. Not putting a "good" or "bad" label on ANY foods
5. Not feeling guilt or shame when eating
6. Allowing hanging out with friends, holidays, eating out, and other fun things to be a part of your life
What can you do to be more positive about your body?
Don't compare yourself to others, love your body and appreciate all that it does, fuel your body with a balanced diet, cut out negative self talk (AKA that "little voice in your head") and practice speaking kindly to your body instead.
Avocado, olive oil, and almonds are all high in healthy _____.
Fats! These help our brain work at its best, and for many other important functions in our body.