Benefits of Exercise
Nutrition Basics
100
This system gets stronger when you do cardio exercise.
What is the cardiovascular system?
100
This nutrient gives your body quick energy and is found in foods like bread and pasta.
What are carbohydrates?
200
Exercise can help reduce this feeling related to mental health.
What is stress?
200
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein?
300
This type of exercise helps build muscle strength.
What is strength training?
300
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of these important nutrients.
What are vitamins and minerals?
400
Exercise can improve your mood because it releases these “feel good” chemicals.
What are endorphins?
400
Drinking this helps your body stay hydrated and regulate temperature.
What is water?
500
Doing physical activity regularly can lower your risk for this heart related disease.
What is heart disease?
500
This tool shows how much of each food group you should eat daily.
What is MyPlate?