Activity
What is the minimum amount of time that you should be active in a day?
60 mins/1 hour
What is the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day?
5 servings
This macronutrient helps build healthy tissues and muscles
Protein
Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into _________.
Energy
How many hours of sleep are teenagers from 13-18 years old supposed to get?
8-10 hours
The body's improved response to insulin/ increased insulin sensitivity
What do we want to drink most of the time and what do we want to avoid drinking?
Drink more water and milk; avoid drinks with added sugars.
This macronutrient gives our body energy. Hint: it is found in fruits, whole grains, and many other foods
Carbohydrates
What are three modifiable risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes?
Physical activity, diet, smoking, weight, blood pressure, stress, sleep
What is the best natural way to prevent/manage issues with mental health?
Regular physical activity/exercise
This is the category/type of exercise that helps prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance.
Flexibility
Name three sources of fiber rich carbohydrates
Fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains
This macronutrient promotes healthy nerve and brain functioning and is found in oils, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, and fish
Fats
What are some common signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia?
Extreme thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, drowsy, rapid weight loss
Name 3 healthy ways to manage stress/anxiety
Exercise, meditation, writing, talking with someone, nutritional diet, and good hydration.
This type of exercise/training strengthens your heart and lungs, because it is done continuously. (Ex. running, biking, and swimming).
Endurance training
Name 3 sources of lean or plant based proteins
Beans, fish, poultry, wild game, soy, eggs, nuts, seeds
What type of carbohydrate cannot be broken down in our body and is beneficial to our health (good for digestion, heart health, and blood sugar levels)
Fiber
Name 3 major complications of uncontrolled Diabetes?
Heart Disease, Vision Loss, Kidney Disease, Nerve Damage, Amputations
What is that ideal amount of screen time recommended per day?
Less than 2 hours
What are the 4 categories/types of exercise?
Strength, endurance, balance, flexibility
Breakfast should be high in these two nutrients and low in this nutrient.
High in protein and fiber; low in sugar
Name the type of healthy fat and the 2 types of unhealthy fat & food sources.
Healthy= unsaturated (oils, salmon, tuna, nuts, seeds, peanut butter),
Unhealthy= saturated & trans (cheese, chips, butter, shortening)
What is the Healthy Range for an A1c Test and the range for a Random Blood Sugar?
Less than 5.7% for A1c, and Less than 140 for a Random Blood Sugar
Name at least two unhealthy habits.
Poor Diet, Physical Inactivity, stress, smoking, Alcohol/drug abuse, inadequate sleep.