Balanced Diet
This food group is known for providing important vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help keep your digestion running smoothly.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Consuming too much of this mineral, often found in salty foods, can lead to high blood pressure. What is it?
What is sodium?
The human body is composed of approximately what percentage of water?
What is around 60%?
This form of exercise involves repetitive motions that work large muscle groups, such as walking, running, and cycling.
What is cardiovascular exercise or cardio?
What term on a food label indicates how many calories are in a single serving of that food?
What is "calories per serving"?
These foods are excellent sources of energy and should make up a significant portion of your diet, but be mindful of choosing whole grains over refined ones.
What are carbohydrates (or carbs)?
Foods like candy, soda, and pastries are often high in this type of sugar that is added during processing. What is it?
What is added sugar?
What's the recommended amount of water intake per day for most teens?
What is about 8 cups or 2 liters?
A set of push-ups, squats, and sit-ups performed one after the other is known by this term.
What is a circuit?
This section of a nutrition label provides information about the nutrients present in the food and their amounts.
What is the "Nutrition Facts" panel?
To build strong muscles and repair tissues, include these types of foods in your diet, such as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and tofu.
What are proteins?
Reading food labels is important to find hidden sources of salt and sugar. What terms might indicate added sugars on a label?
What are terms like "sucrose," "high fructose corn syrup," or "cane sugar"?
Dehydration can lead to this condition, often characterized by dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and confusion.
What is heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Yoga and Pilates are examples of these types of exercises that focus on strengthening the body's core muscles.
What are core-strengthening exercises?
When it comes to serving sizes, nutrition information on food labels is based on this specific measurement.
What is the recommended serving size?
These healthy fats found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil are important for brain health and should be consumed in moderation.
What are unsaturated fats?
A common seasoning used to enhance flavor in cooking that can often be used as a healthier alternative to excessive salt is what?
What is herbs or spices?
Electrolytes are important for maintaining proper hydration. Name two common electrolytes.
What are sodium and potassium?
This type of exercise incorporates short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest or low-intensity activity. .
What is high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
This organization sets guidelines for daily nutrient intake based on a 2,000-calorie diet, often used on food labels.
What is U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
This essential nutrient is sometimes called the "building blocks of the body" and is needed for growth, immune function, and many other bodily processes.
What are vitamins?
High intake of sugar is linked to the risk of developing this metabolic condition that affects how the body processes glucose.
What is diabetes?
During physical activity, it's important to drink water before, during, and after. What's the purpose of drinking water during activity?
To replenish fluids lost through sweat and prevent dehydration.
This component of fitness refers to the ability of your muscles to exert force repeatedly or over an extended period.
What is muscular endurance?
This nutrient, often considered "bad" when consumed in excess, is listed on the label as a subcategory of total carbohydrates.
What are added sugars?