Health Triangle
Ess. Nutrients
MyPlate
Muscles and Bones
Vocab
100

What are the 3 sides of health triangle

Physical, mental/emotional, social

100

How many essential nutrients are there?

*Extra 100 points: Name them all 

6

*carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water

100

What are the 5 food groups of MyPlate?

Fruits, veggies, Dairy, Grains, Proteins

100

How many bones are in the adult human body?

206
100

Nutrition

process of taking in food to use for energy, growth and good health.

200

When you think about the word "body," what side of the health triangle should you think of?

Physical health

200

What is the main essential nutrient we get from eating pasta, rice or bread?

Carbohydrates

200

What essential nutrients do we get from the fruit group? (4 total)

Water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates

200

How many muscles are in the adult human body?

600

200

Health

Combination of your physical, mental/emotional and social health.

300

Learning a new skill is an example of what aspect of health?

Mental health

300

Peanut butter, nuts, eggs and avocados give us what essential nutrient?

Fats

300

Name the 3 food groups that provide our body with protein

protein, dairy, **veggies/some grains. (must say whole wheat)

300

What 3 main bones connect the shoulder to the wrist?

Humerus, ulna, radius

300

Substances in food your body needs to carry out its normal function

Nutrients

400

what are the 4 components of physical health?

Nutrition, sleep, exercise, hygiene

400

What are the function of vitamins?

Help fight diseases

400

What is a dinner you would eat with all 5 food groups of MyPlate included in the dinner?

Answers may vary

400

What does voluntary muscles mean?

The ability to move a muscle when you choose to. 

400

What is the job of fats?

#2 source of energy

500

a pattern or behavior you do without thinking

HAbit

500

What percent of the body is comprised of water?

Men: About 60%

Woman: About 55%

500

Explain the role of essential nutrients when using MyPlate

Eating healthy requires you to eat foods with high amounts of nutrients. MyPlate organizes the food and tells you how much of each food group to have to ensure you are getting all your essential nutrients and the right amounts.

500

How do muscles and bones work together?

Bones provide our body with structure and stability. Muscles are connected to bones and move the bones to allow our body to move. 
500

Wellness

balance of your health. 

or

having good physical, mental/emotional, social health