Nutrition Labels
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
How many food groups are on your MyPlate
5
Which nutrient is essential for regulating body temperature and maintaining hydration?
Water
Before working out, you should do this.
What is warm-up or stretch?
Which type of nutrition is used by the body for energy and is found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
The recommended amount of food for one serving
What food group includes foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
What is the term for losing more fluids than you take in?
Dehydration
Name some warm-up exercises that could raise the heart rate and get your body moving.
Jogging, jump rope, shadow boxing (martial arts), jumping jacks.
Which type of nutrition is essential for building and repairing tissues, and can be found in meat, beans, and nuts?
Protein
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories have you consumed?
300 calories
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
Name one symptom of dehydration
Thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, or fatigue
Everyday, especially while working out you should constantly have this nutrient (hint: it is a liquid)
What is water?
Which type of nutrition provides the body with essential fatty acids and helps in the absorption of vitamins?
Fats
What does the "Total Carbohydrates" section on a nutrition label include?
dietary fiber, total sugars, and added sugars
How much vegetables should you eat a day?
3 cups
How many cups of water should you drink per day?
7 cups
Something you should do at the end of working out.
Stretch
Which type of nutrition helps build bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products and leafy greens?
Calcium
2000
Why does MyPlate encourage eating whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juice?
Whole fruits contain more fiber and fewer added sugars than juice
Which two food groups are naturally high in water content and help with hydration?
Fruits and vegetables
What is an exercise that strengthens your core
Sit-ups, crunches, planks, bird dogs, mountain climbers
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber