🧠True or False
True or False: Breakfast is the only important meal of the day.
False. While it is true that breakfast is an important meal, it's not the ONLY important meal. All meals can contribute to getting the nutrients and energy your body needs.
Name 1 food that is high in protein.
Chicken, beef, beans, tofu, eggs, cottage cheese, and many more!
How many hours should a teenager sleep?
8-10 hours
True or False: Teens need energy drinks to have enough energy throughout the day.
False. Teens can get energy from food, sleep, hydration, and eating regular meals. Energy drinks are actually proven to be pretty bad for your health, leading to serious heart issues.
How many food groups are there? (Refer to the Canadian food guide)
There are 4! Grain products, fruit & vegetables, milk products, meat and alternatives.
How much physical activity should teens aim for each day?
About 60 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity per day.
True or False: You only need to drink water when you feel thirsty.
False. Thirst isn't always a sign of dehydration, so drinking water regularly throughout the day is very important.
What is one healthier drink that you can choose instead of sugary drinks, pop, or energy drinks? (Try to think of something other than water!)
You have been sitting and doing homework for 3 hours. What is one healthy thing you could do during a break?
Get up and move around, stretch, go for a short walk, or do another form of physical activity.
Taking breaks and moving around can help reduce long periods of sitting and get your body moving.
True or False: Eating healthy means you can never eat foods like chips, candy, or dessert.
False. Healthy eating is about balance and variety. Foods like these can be enjoyed sometimes as part of an overall balanced diet. Remember, it's all about balance.
Your friend says, “I don't eat breakfast because I'm too busy in the morning.” What is one quick breakfast they could prepare?
Examples include yogurt with fruit, a banana with peanut butter, whole-grain toast with eggs, or overnight oats, and many more!
Read, take a shower, colour, draw, write in a journal about your day, listen to a podcast/music, pick out your outfit for the next day...literally anything other than using your phone!
True or False: Choosing healthier habits means you have to completely give up food or activities you enjoy.
False. Healthy living is about balance. Enjoying less nutritious foods sometimes can still fit into an overall healthy lifestyle. Remember, balance is key!
Scenario: Bob is craving a burger, fries, and coke. What can bob do to make a healthy life choice here.
Bob can drink a smoothie, eat veggies/fruit on the side, yogurt, water instead of coke
Scenario: Emily sleeps 5 hours a day, has an energy drink because she's tired, has fries for dinner, and has juice instead of water.
Change Emily's lifestyle choices in (1) way.
Response: - Emily can aim to sleep 8-10 hours.
- Emily can drink water and eat a nutritious meal to maintain energy throughout the day.
- Emily could eat foods like vegetables and a source of protein to her dinner instead of having just fries as her main meal.