Cardio Health
Which is not a benefit of exercise?
Feeling good
Less energy
Building muscle
3. Less energy
How often should you exercise?
1 hour/day
1 hour/week
1 hour/month
1. 1 hour/day
a. Carrots are fruits
b. Carrots are vegetables
c. I don't carrot all!
Which of these breakfast foods will provide you with the most energy?
Candy bar
Whole grain cereal or oatmeal
Potato chips
2. Whole grain cereal or oatmeal
What should I do if I hate broccoli?
Feed it to your dog
Give up on eating vegetables
Give peas a chance
3. Give peas a chance
Why should I stay fit?
I’ll have more energy and I won’t get sick as often!
I'll be more tired.
1. I'll have more energy and I won't get sick as often!
Do I have to go to a gym to be fit?
Yes, only going to a gym counts as exercise.
No, simple activities like walking up stairs can keep you healthy.
Yes, and it must have an Olympic-size swimming pool.
2. No, simple activities like walking up stairs can keep you healthy.
Carrots are high in
a. fat
b. protein
c. fiber
c. fiber
What should you drink the most of each day?
Milk
Water
Orange juice
2. Water
If I want to stay healthy, can I still eat French fries?
No fast food, ever.
No, but American fries are ok.
Sure, just not every day.
3. Sure, just not every day.
What happens to your body when you exercise?
Your voice gets louder
Your brain gets 20% larger
Your blood flow increases
3. Your blood flow increases
Which activity will keep you fit?
Reading books
Eating ice cream
Riding your bike
3. Riding your bike
Where are the majority of carrots grown in the U.S.?
a. Florida
b. California
c. Massachusetts
b. California
Which type of food should take up the most space on your plate?
Fruits and veggies
Meats
Grains
1. Fruits and veggies
How much veggies and fruit should you eat daily?
1 to 2 cups of veggies and 1 to 2 pieces of fruit every day
Eat veggies or fruit once a month
At least 100 cups a day
1. 1 to 2 cups of veggies and 1 to 2 pieces of fruit every day
How many times should your heart beat per minutes at rest?
a. 40 beats/min
b. 80 beats/min
c. 120 beats/min
b. 80 beats/min
If I can’t play outside after school, what should I do?
Forget about exercising.
Dance to music, do some stretches, or try yoga!
Watch people exercise on TV.
2. Dance to music, do some stretches, or try yoga!
What color are carrots?
a. orange
b. purple
c. white
d. all of the above
d. all of the above!
How many cups of water should you drink each day?
a. 8 cups/day
b. 12 cups/day
c. 4 cups/day
What’s a nutritious after school snack?
Potato chips and soda?
An apple, cheese, and whole grain crackers.
A doughnut or a brownie.
2. An apple, cheese, and whole grain crackers.
How long can I watch TV or play on the computer each day?
Only half an hour
Up to 2 hours
Three hours or more!
2. Up to 2 hours
When exercising, it’s important to stay hydrated. To stay hydrated means:
To drink plenty of water
To take frequent breaks
To keep moving
1. To drink plenty of water
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
a. Vitamin A
Which of these foods is the best source of calcium?
Bread
Yogurt
Apples
2. Yogurt
Which of these foods has lots of fiber?
White rice
Pasta
Beans and apples
3. Beans and apples