Food Groups
What is a whole grain out of these 4: white rice, oats, raisins, or granola?
oats
What is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs?
eating
Name 3 activities you can do to increase physical activity
ex. yoga, weightlifting, walking, paddleboarding, basketball, etc.
Name 3 ways to relax before bed
Ex: reading, warm shower, drinking warm milk or herbal tea, listening to music
Adequate calcium intake helps to prevent this disease of weakened bones
Osteoporosis
This vegetable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C
potato
This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.
Vitamin A
_______ exercise is physical activity that involves increased amounts of oxygen throughout your body; it is performed by repeating sequences of light-to-moderate intensity activities for extended periods of time
aerobic
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adults?
7-9 hours
What is a food or meal group that is organic and haven't been processed like chips and soda?
a whole food
What is the most common mineral/nutrient deficiency?
Iron
Which chemical is known as a natural antidepressant and is released from the brain during exercise?
Endorphins
Name 2 things to avoid in order to sleep better
avoid napping during the day, caffeine after 6pm, watching violence/distressing programs on tv/videos before bed, spending more than 30 minutes lying awake in bed
By eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercise, and reducing stress, you can protect this
Immune System
This food in the milk group contains live cultures and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen
yogurt
What vitamin is only naturally found in animal foods?
Vitamin B12
Experts recommend that adults get at least ___ minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week.
150 minutes (2 and a half hours)
Name 3 potential consequences of not getting enough sleep
Ex:
You are at a higher risk of getting sick (weakened immune system)
Low energy, slow moving, slow thinking
Foggy memory
Easily triggered with potential mood swings or variations
Needing to drink coffee or other stimulants
Rickets is a childhood disease characterized by weak bending bones and is often related to insufficient intake of this
Vitamin D
When eaten fresh, this food is a summer vegetable. When it is dried, it is a grain
Corn
What organic compound is the building blocks of protein?
Amino Acids
This appetite regulating hormone will fall if you are sleep deprived, eventually making you more hungry.
Leptin
Which oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are considered heart-healthy fats that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases?
olive oil