mindfulness
What does mindfulness mean?
a state of active listening & paying attention to the present
Which of these foods contains the most vitamins?
A. slice of cake
B. fruit salad
C. cheese and tomato pizza
D. cheeseburger
B. Fruit salad
What part of your body will benefit from exercising?
A. Your bones
B. your Muscles
C. your heart
D. All of the above
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?
A. Tortillas
B. Bread
C. White rice
D. popcorn
E. Pancakes
B. BREAD!
Do I have to exercise every day?
Any level of exercise is good! working out every day is good but if you can only find time on the weekend that's just as good.
who is mindfulness for?
EVERYONE!
Which one of the following after-school snacks is healthy?
A. bag of salt and vinegar crisps
B. packet of sweets
C. an apple
D. chocolate bar
C. an apple
How much physical activity do children need?
Children between 6-17 should do 60 min. of physical activity everyday
Milk is the only food that contains calcium.
FALSE! all food in the dairy group contain calcium
What are the benefits of exercise?
-improved sleep
- improved mental health
- improved physical health
-less risk of disease
-more energy
How can I be mindful?
- pay attention
- live in the moment
-accept yourself
- focus on your breathing
- sitting or walking meditation
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
One Half 1/2!
What does it mean to have good physical fitness?
Physical fitness means the body is healthy, flexible, strong, and doesn't get tired easily.
Which of these foods typically contains the most protein?
A. Breakfast cereal
B. Chicken
C. chips
D. Lettuce & tomato
B. Chicken
protein is found in meats
Do you have to go to the Gym to be fit?
no. Simple activities around your house works to
What does mindfulness feel like?
It depend on your experience! It could be either a bad or good feeling
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer. True or False
TRUE!
What are good snacks to eat before a sports game?
fruit, yogurt, crackers, pasta,
All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.
FALSE!
Examples: cream cheese, sour cream, and butter (low in calcium)
How many minutes of physical activity should you be getting a day
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
- more in touch with how your body feels
- helps manage your thoughts
- lowers stress levels
- improves decision making
- improves sleep
- increases creativity
- helps having a clear non judgmental mind
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets. True or False?
TRUE!
running, swimming, and using an elliptical machine are all ways to improve your
3. Cardiorespiratory endurance
Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of potassium?
A. dried apricots
B. Bananas
C. Orange Juice
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
what happens to your body when you exercise
A. your voice gets louder
B. your brain get 20% larger
C. your blood flow increases
C. Your blood flow increases