Vocab
Basic Food Groups
Building a healthy Diet
Importance of Exercise
Teacher Questions
100

the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

nutrition

100

True or false. The more calories you burn the more you gain weight.

false
100

What are Daily Values?

helps you understand how much on each nutrient a food provides in relation to the daily recommended amount

100

What is exercise?

any activity that helps improve physical fitness

100
How old is Ms. Meli? 

25

200

a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calories

200

Where can you find all the facts about the food you eat?

on the back of most packaged foods or a chart found in the produce section

200

. How many calories should a teen girl be eating?

active: 2000-2400

less active: 1800-2000

200

What is the purpose of cardio?

meant for strengthening the heart

200

How long has Ms. Meli worked at the Villa

2 years

300

food consisting largely of proteins and making up one of the main nutritional food groups

protein

300

How many calories total are in the bag? 

170

300

How many calories should a teen boy be eating? 

active: 2400-3200

less active: 2200-2400

300

What is the purpose of strength training

meant to allow the muscles to stretch and expand

300

What is Ms. Amalia's favorite food? 

Korean food


400

Processed foods are any food that has been altered from its natural state.

Processed foods

400

What percent fat does the bag of chips have? 

14%

400

What are the 4 key nutrients to focus on and how much of each?

protein: 10-30% of total calories, Fiber: aim for 25-30 grams per day, fats: 25-35% of total calories, sugars: no more than 10% of calories

400

What 3 things does physical activity improve? 

mental health

energy levels

physical performance

400

How many dogs does Ms. Amalia have and what are their names? 

Kiki and Hako

500

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

. metabolism

500

What are the 5 food groups and what percent should they take up on your plate?

fruits- 10%, vegetables- 40%, Grains- 30%, Protein- 20%, Dairy- no more than one glass

500

What are the 5 rules to building a balanced diet?

1/2 plate should be fruits and veggies, 1/4 plate protein, 1/4 plate grains, healthy fats, portion sizes

500

Why is it important to exercise?

improves overall health, mental health benefits, enhances physical fitness, improves sleep quality

500

How many animals does Ms. Meli have and what are their names? 

Daisy, Chimichanga, Quesadilla, Gojira, Ms. Crawley, Homer, and Mushu

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