Nutrition
Guidelines
Guidelines
How many minutes of physical activity is recommended to have each day?
60 minutes
Name the 5 different food groups?
Protein, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy and Grains
What are 3 different types of physical activities?
jogging, walking, surfing, swimming, sports, boxing, taking the stairs, yard work
What are the types of grains that keep all 3 parts of the seed?
whole grains
Explain the difference between moderate and vigorous level of intensity?
Moderate- You should be able to sing while working out -between light and hard workouts
Vigorous- Your heart is beating faster, and breathing harder as well (hard intensity)
Which food group helps build strong muscles?
Protein
What is fitness?
being physically fit and healthy- your body is able to function and move properly.
What two food groups primarily give you minerals, vitamins and nutrients?
fruits and vegetables
How many days should you include vigorous-intensity activities for each week?
3
What do grains do for the body?
give you energy
You should eat LESS of these three things. What are they?
Eat less salt, added sugar and unhealthy fats
What are the 4 activity types?
aerobic, muscle strengthening, bone strengthening and flexibility exercises
What are 4 physical benefits from physical activity?
become stronger
prevent illnesses
self esteem
lose weight
improve in sports
What does eating in moderation mean?
balance the food you eat and eat the recommended amounts of food
What is aerobic activities?
Activities that have you move larger muscles and work the heart and lung more
What are the recommended amounts a teen should eat each day from the 5 different food groups?
Protein: 5-7 ounces
Fruits: 1.5 cups- 2.5 cups
Vegetables: 2-4 cups
Dairy- 3 cups
Grains: 5-10 ounces