Nutrients & MyPlate
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What is Carbohydrates
It is recommended that teens get at least this many minutes of physical activity per day
What is 60 minutes?
Being able to quickly change direction while maintaining control is called this.
What is agility?
This tells you how many calories are in one serving.
What is a serving size?
Energy balance means calories consumed compared to ___?
What are calories burned?
These nutrients help build and repair muscles.
What is Protein
Exercise that increases your heart rate and breathing is called this.
What is aerobic exercise?
This component measures how long your muscles can perform repeated movements without getting tired.
What is muscular endurance?
This section shows how much a nutrient contributes to your daily intake.
What is % Daily Value?
Consuming more calories than you burn results in this
What is weight gain?
This vitamin is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
What is Vitamin D?
This type of exercise strengthens muscles using resistance.
What is strength training?
The ability to move a body part through its full range of motion.
What is Flexibility?
This nutrient should be limited because too much can increase blood pressure.
What is sodium?
Drinking this is essential for hydration and overall health.
What is water?
Name two of the five food groups in MyPlate.
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy?
This should always be done before intense exercise to prepare the body.
What is a warm-up?
This refers to the ratio of fat mass to lean mass in the body.
What is body composition?
This type of fat increases the risk of heart disease and should be limited.
What is saturated/trans fat?
This condition occurs when someone does not get enough nutrients.
What is malnutrition?
This nutrient helps with digestion and keeps your digestive system healthy.
What is fiber?
This principle means gradually increasing exercise intensity over time.
What is progressive overload?
Running the mile test primarily measures this.
What is cardiovascular endurance?
Ingredients are listed in this order on food labels.
What is from greatest amount to least amount?
Name one long-term benefit of regular physical activity.
What is reduced risk of heart disease, improved mental health, stronger bones, weight management, etc. ?