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Get Moving
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. 30 b. 60 c. 90

b. 60

200
About how many hours of sleep should you get each night? a. 14-18 b. 5-6 c. 10-11
c. 10-11 hours
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.

300
T or F: Sleep is important for your health
TRUE!
300

Name a food or drink from the dairy group.

Milk, yogurt, cheese

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

400

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

Take a warm bath Do a quiet activity (like reading) Limit caffeine intake 

400

Name a food from the grains group.

Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, grits, and tortillas

400

T or F: Doing stuff around the house, such as washing the car or raking leaves, are good physical activities.

TRUE

500

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

FALSE!!! Research shows that kids 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! 

500

Name 3 of the 6 food groups

Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Dairy Products, Protein and “fats and oils."

500

T or F: Lifting heavy weights can be dangerous to kids' muscles and tendons.

TRUE!