Because our hands have germs on them that can get on our food and into our bodies when we eat it
100
Which of these snacks is the healthiest choice? a pop-tart, cookies, or a cup of dried fruit.
Dried fruit is the healthiest choice. Its ok to have cookies and pop-tarts once in a while but the rest of the time, its better to have a fruit or vegetable.
100
A lot of meat is high in cholesterol and in fat. What is a meal you could have that doesn't have any meat?
You could have spaghetti with red sauce (red has less fat than white sauce), a salad, a veggie burger like boca burgers or morning star burgers, meatless chili, meatless taco with kidney beans
100
How many glasses of water should you drink each day? 3, 6, or 8?
you need 8 glasses of water a day so that your body's organs and systems can work well.
100
How many times a week should you exercise?
Every day. You should have about 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
200
True or false; raw or undercooked meat can make us sick
true. When meat is not cooked completely it may have germs or bacteria that can makes us sick. Meat should be cooked to 165 F which can be checked usinga meat thermometer.
200
How many small cookies should you have for a snack?
one
200
Which meat product is healthier for you, fish or steak?
Fish is much healthier because it has much less fat and cholesterol than steak and other red meats. The fat in fish is also a much healthier kind called omega-3 fat which actually protects your heart.
200
Which kind of milk would be healthier? 2%, skim, or whole milk?
Skim milk is the best choice because it has the least amount of fat. 2% has a little more fat than skim and whole milk is very high in fat.
200
True or false, the only way to exercise is at a gym with exercise equipment or by running.
False. Exercise includes every kind of physical activity. Even if its just walking to the grocery store instead of getting a ride that involves physical activity. It can also be playing a sport or a game that involves getting up and moving.
300
Which is bigger, a tablespoon or a teaspoon?
A tablespoon is bigger than a teaspoon.
300
How many 100 calorie snack bags should you have for a snack?
one
300
What foods have a lot of salt?
French fries, soups, frozen meals, canned vegetables, packaged deli meats like salami, soy sauce and other sauces, salted nuts, potato chips, pretzels, kechup
300
Which is the healthier choice; mountain dew or crystal light?
Crystal light is much healthier because it does not have caffeine. Caffeine can be harmful because it removes water from your body which causes dehydration and it can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. For this reason, it is better to choose decaffenated beverages.
300
You're visiting a friend at their apartment building and they live on the third floor. Do you take the elevator to get there or walk up the stairs?
Always try to take the stairs. This is an easy way to get a little more exercise.
400
True or false, eating a lot of salt can raise your blood pressure
true, salts brings more liquid into your blood vessels and this creates more pressure on your vessel's walls. Its important to pay attention to how much salt you consume and the amount of sodium (another word for salt) in the foods you eat.
400
What might be a sign that you have not drank enough water and that your body is telling you to drink some more?
feeling thirsty, having a dry mouth, feeling light headed or dizzy. This is called dehydration when your body does not have enough water. If you don't watch for these signs it can become a serious problem.
500
True or false; exercise makes your heart weaker
FALSE; exercise makes your heart stronger
500
Polly is feeling very thirsty, her mouth is dry and she feels like she might pass out. What do you think she needs to do?
drink some water. Polly is probably dehydrated and she should drink some water before her condition gets worse.