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100

T or F: If you don't get enough sleep, you may not grow well.

TRUE Research shows this current generation of kids will be shorter than their parents because they are not getting enough sleep!

100
Spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes and peas are all examples of food from what food group?
Vegetable Group
100
The new Food Guide Pyramid recommends how many minutes of activity per day? a. 5 b. 30 c. 200
b. 30
100
Dentists recommend you brush your teeth at least how many times per day? a. 0 b. 2 c. 5
b. 2
100
Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, low-fat or fat-free American or cheddar cheese or light ice cream are all examples of foods from which group?
Milk and Dairy Products
200

About how many hours of sleep should you get each night? a. 14-18 b. 4-5 c. 6-8

c. 6-8 hours (ideally 8)

200
Give 3 examples of types of food from the fruit group.
Orange, apple, banana, pear, grapefruit, papaya, mango, kiwi, watermelon, strawberries, etc…
200
T or F: Competitive sports (like soccer, basketball, football, and so on) are the only kinds of physical activity that count towards your 30 minutes of physical activity in a day.
FALSE Activities such as swimming, running, ballet and rollerblading are great physical activities that aren't competitive.
200

T or F: Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading.

TRUE!

200

T or F: Exercising can actually make you happier.

TRUE! When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical called endorphins, which may make you feel happier.

300
T or F: Sleep is important for your health
TRUE!
300
1 slice bread, 1 cup dry cereal or 1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta or cereal are all examples of 1 ounce equivalents (or servings) from which food group?
Grains Group
300
Which of the following is the best way to stay healthy? a. eat right and exercise b. eat lots of candy c. lay on the couch all day
a. eat right and exercise
300

T or F: Washing your hair too much can ruin your hair.

TRUE. Washing your hair too much can strip down your hair's natural oils.

300

Our bodies need what essential liquid to work properly? (you drink it)

Water (or H2O)

400

Name one thing you could do to help you if you have trouble getting to sleep.

Take a warm shower, do a quiet activity (like reading), limit caffeine intake. 

(Also, use your bed just for sleeping – not reading, playing games or talking on the phone. That way, you’ll train your body to associate your bed with sleep.)

400
Peanut butter, eggs, fish and chicken are examples of foods from which food group?
Meat and Beans Group
400

T or F: No Pain, no gain is a workout myth.

TRUE. Because while some muscle aches and pains are normal when beginning a new fitness routine, many types of pain are bad for you. Always ease into an exercise plan to avoid injury. The recommendation is if you’re healthy and you know it, you can start exercising , but error on the side of being too slow than too fast to avoid injury.

400

T or F: Body odor is caused by bacteria interacting with sweat.

TRUE

400

Where is the largest collection of sweat glands in the body?

Feet - this means you need to dry your feet carefully to stop fungal infections growing. Sweat gets in to your shoes leaving them moist, which is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Try to air your shoes as much as possible.

500

T or F: Having a TV in your room helps you get more sleep.

FALSE!!! Research shows that people who have a TV in their rooms sleep less. If you have a TV, turn it off when it’s time to sleep – light signals the brain to wake up! So stay away from bright lights (including computer screens, video game screens and TVs!) to help your body relax.

500
Name 3 of the 5 food groups
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Dairy Products, Meat Beans Fish & Nuts (the “fats and oils” group is also depicted on the food guide pyramid)
500

T or F: The more you sweat during a workout, the more fat the body is burning.

FALSE. The amount you sweat is a sign of your body’s ability to maintain its normal body temperature. It has nothing to do with burning more fat.

500
Name 3 important times to wash your hands.
Before and after eating or touching food, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose or coughing, after touching pets or other animals, after playing outside, before and after visiting a sick relative or friend.
500

Name three ways to help keep your teeth healthy.

Brush teeth after breakfast and before bed; regularly floss your teeth; eat as little sugar as possible; brush in such a way as to get rid of food particles stuck in between teeth and in the crevices of teeth; go to the dentist regularly.