Hawaiian Culture
This Hawaiian greeting can mean both "hello" and "goodbye."
What is Aloha?
This tropical fruit that is not native to Hawaii is commonly associated with Hawaiʻi and has a spiky top.
What is a pineapple?
The largest Hawaiian island is often called this.
What is the Big Island?
MyPlate recommends making half your plate fruits and ______.
What are vegetables?
Children and teens ages 6–17 should get at least this many minutes of physical activity every day.
What is 60 minutes?
Traditional Hawaiian dancers tell stories using their hands and movements in this dance.
What is Hula?
This purple root vegetable is traditionally pounded into poi.
What is taro?
Honolulu is located on this Hawaiian island.
What is Oʻahu?
MyPlate encourages making at least half of your grains this type.
What are whole grains?
True or False: You have to do all 60 minutes at one time.
What is False? Short bursts of activity throughout the day count.
This traditional Hawaiian feast often includes music, dance, and food
What is a Lūʻau?
These allowed communities to have a reliable food source year-round.
What are fishponds?
Hawaiʻi is made up of this type of island formation.
What are volcanic islands?
Chicken, fish, beans, and eggs are all sources of this nutrient group.
What is protein?
Physical Activity benefits include improved...
Academic performance, brain health, muscular fitness, heart and lung health, cardiometabolic health, long-term health, bone strength, and a healthy weight.
Hawaiʻi became the 50th state of this country in 1959.
What is the United States?
You can drink the water inside.
You can eat the white meat.
The shells and husks can be used for tools and crafts.
What are coconuts?
Flower necklaces given as a sign of welcome are called these.
What are leis?
Dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese provide this important nutrient for strong bones.
What is calcium?
Name one activity that helps your heart and lungs get stronger.
Walking, running, swimming, dancing, biking.
Ancient Polynesians traveled long distances across the ocean using these large boats.
What are canoes?
It is different from a snow cone because the ice is much finer.
What is shaved iced?
Polynesian navigators often used these in the sky to help find their way.
What are the stars?
This beverage is the best choice for staying hydrated.
What is water?
How many days per week should you include muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activities?
What is at least 3 days per week?