Physical Activity and Nutrition

Physical Activity

100

What kind of Physical activity it running?

Cardiovascular/endurance

200

How many minutes of physical activity is recommended for kids/teens a day?

60 minutes 

300

Drinking this before, during and after exercise helps prevent dehydration?

Water 

400

What component of fitness improves ability of the heart, and lungs.

Cardiovascular endurance 

500

Stretching regularly helps improve this component of fitness.

Flexibility 

Nutrition

100

This nutrient helps repair muscles after physical activity 

Protein 

200

This food group gives your body quick energy for exercise because it contains carbohydrates 

Grains 

300

Fruits and vegetables are high in these nutrients that help your body stay healthy and fight disease

Vitamins and Minerals 

400

This nutrient provides long lasting energy and helps protect organs in the body 

Fats 

500

This USDA guide shows the five food groups and how much of each should be on your plate

MyPlate