Weight Management
20% of kids are affected by this. Making small lifestyle changes can help reduce it.
What is obesity?
Half your plate should be comprised of which food group?
Fruits and vegetables
True or false? Fat is an important part of your diet
True
This nutrient helps build strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Name one way advertisements try to trick or influence you to buy their product
1. Making claims like saying "all teens need"
2. Showing famous people using the product
3. Using cartoon figures
These are examples of unhealthy ways to lose weight
Fasting, laxatives, self-induced vomiting, vaping/smoking
What colours of fruits and vegetables give us the most nutrients?
Red, dark green, and orange
Which type of fat is better for you?
A. Fats that are solid at room temperature like butter and lard
B. Fats that are oils like avocado oil and the oils that come from tuna and salmon
B. Fats that are oils like avocado oil and the oils that come from tuna and salmon
This nutrient helps lower blood pressure and is found in bananas.
Potassium
You should eat breakfast:
A. When you feel like it
B. On weekends
C. Every day
C. Every day
This can negatively affect your mood and how you grow
Unhealthy dieting
Tofy, turkey, eggs and seafood are an example of which food group?
Protein
Sodium is mostly found in....
Salt
Which vitamin helps your body absorb iron?
Vitamin C
How long should you be physically active for?
60 minutes
You should talk to these people if you think you should lose weight.
Doctor, dietician, parents
This is the sugar in milk that may cause some people stomach pain or gas
Lactose
How much sodium should you consume per day?
Less than 2,300 mg or no more than 1 tablespoon
This vitamin helps keep your bones healthy. It can be found in orange juice, tuna and and milk. It can also come from the sun.
Vitamin D
How much should your screen time be limited to?
Less than 2 hours per day
True of False? Teens should avoid all fats in their diet to maintain a healthy weight.
False
Which option is better for breakfast:
A. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and 1 hard boiled egg
B. One piece of cinnamon toast with butter and one fried egg
A. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and 1 hard boiled egg
What can you add to food when cooking instead of salt?
Herbs and Spices
This nutrient helps you feel full and keeps you "regular"
Fibre
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens between 13 and 18 years old?
8-10 hours