Calcium
This mineral is the main “building block” your bones need to stay strong.
Calcium
What vitamin helps your body use calcium?
True or False: Exercise helps make your bones stronger.
True
What does the “S” in SMART stand for?
Specific
Which part of your body pumps blood?
Your heart
Name one food that is high in calcium.
Acceptable Answers: Dairy, Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, Salmon, Sardines, Almonds, etc
Your body makes vitamin D when you spend time in this place.
Outdoors/In the sun
Name an activity that helps your bones get stronger
Running, Jumping Jacks, Weight lifting, Sports, Hiking, Biking, etc.
Which part of SMART tells you how often you will do your goal?
Measurable
What instrument has black and white keys?
Piano
What part of your body needs calcium to stay strong besides your bones? (Hint- when you're young they fall out)
Your teeth
Name one food that has vitamin D.
Eggs, fish, fortified orange juice, etc.
How does exercise help strengthen your bones?
When you exercise your brain gets signals to make your bones stronger
TRUE or FALSE: A goal that says “I will be healthier” is a SMART goal.
False
What is the only bird that can fly backward?
Humming birds
True or False: Soda and sugary drinks are good for calcium levels.
False
Why do calcium and vitamin D work as a “team”?
Without vitamin D your body can't absorb calcium
Which helps bones more: sitting on the couch or playing outside? Why?
Playing outside, because our bodies are actively moving and our bones get stronger because of that movement
Rewrite this into a SMARTer goal:
“I will exercise more.”
I will run three times a week for a month
What U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
Explain why calcium is important for kids who are still growing.
Calcium is important because children are still growing and calcium helps their bones grow strong
Explain what might happen to bones if someone never gets enough vitamin D.
Without vitamin D your body can't use calcium to keep our bones strong
Explain what might happen to your bones if you never exercise or move your body.
Your bones can become weak and be at a higher risk of injury.
Explain what relevant means in a SMART goal.
Mr. Jones has two siblings. Is he the oldest, youngest, or middle child?
Oldest