Food & Exercise

This or That

100

Which beverage has less sugar?

20 oz. bottle of sprite or 16 oz. of Welch's grape juice?

Welch's grape juice has more sugar than sprite. It has 72 grams of sugar whereas sprite has 64 grams of sugar.

200

Which is better? 

1/4 cup of trail mix (nuts, seeds, and dried fruits) OR

Flavored greek yogurt

Greek yogurt!!

It contains the right balance of carbohydrates and proteins to refuel and rebuild your muscles

300

Dried fruit or fresh fruit

Fresh fruit contains less calories and sugar due to the size of the portions

400

White rice or Brown rice

Brown rice has more fiber and nutrients than white rice.  The fiber also makes it more filling 

500

Whole wheat process or Spagetthi squash

Spaghetti squash is a source of vegetables and cut down the calories compared to pasta 

Healthy Tips

100

You should start your meal with eating this food group first. 

A) fruit

B) vegetables

C) protein

Vegetables, eating these first will make you feel full sooner

200

Which cooking method adds the most fat?

a) broiling

b) baking

c) deep-frying

Deep-frying

300

This vitamin is know as the sunshine vitamin

Vitamin D

400

Name one food source of healthy fats

A) Avocado

B) Butter

C) Red meats

Avocado is a good source of natural health fats

500

What is healthier?

Eating fast or slow?

Eating slowly may help you eat fewer calories

True or False

100

Dark chocolate is a healthier option than milk chocolate

True or False

True

200

Canned vegetables and fruits are better than fresh fruits and vegetables

True or False

False

Canned fruits and vegetables can contain high amounts of sodium and perservatives

300

Processed foods are healthier than unprocessed foods

True or False

False

Processed foods are usually high in added sugars, added fats and calories

400

Drinking water can help with weight loss 

True

Drinking water before meals may also lead to reduced calorie intake

500

Larger plates help you eat less

True or False

False

Smaller plates helps you eat less because it changes how you see the portion sizes

Exercise

100

Name three types of physical activity

Walking, dancing, jogging, playing basketball, and yoga

200

What is the least amount of time you should dedicate to physical activity exercises per day?

a) 10 minutes

b) 30 minutes

c) 1 hour

30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day

300

Name three benefits to physical exercise

Better sleep

Helps with weight loss

Stronger bones and muscles

Helps with depression

Increases your chance of living longer

400

How long should you warm-up prior to exercising?

a) 30 minutes

b) 1 hour

c) 10-15 minutes

10-15 minutes to prevent injuries 

500

How many steps should we aim for everyday?

a) about 10,000

b) about 4,000

c) about 20,000

10,000 steps 

Name that food

100

This fruit is yellow and contains a rich supply of potassium.  Potassium is good for heart health.  What am I?

Banana

200

I am a vegetable that looks like small trees and i am high in calcium which is good for bones.  What am i?

Broccoli

300

I am high in omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to reduce inflammation.  I am swim in streams, what am i?

Salmon

400

I am healthy low-fat meat, high in protein and can be prepared several ways.  

Chicken 

500

We are high in fiber and protein and vegan.  Hint: you can put us in chili or soups.  Also, we have been used in burgers as a substitute for meat.  

Beans!!