Food Pyramid
According to the new food pyramid many food groups are there?
T or F: Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading.
True!
Which of the following Beverages has the most sugar content? a) 1% milk b) soda c) apple juice d) chocolate milk
A) Soda
T or F: Exercising can actually make you happier.
TRUE! When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical called endorphins, which may make you feel happier.
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!
Give 3 examples of types of food from the fruit group.
Orange, apple, banana, pear, grapefruit, papaya, mango, kiwi, watermelon, strawberries, etc…
Dentists recommend you brush your teeth at least how many times per day? a. None b. Two times c. Three times d. One time
B. Two times a day
Our bodies need what essential liquid (drink) to work properly?
Water
T or F: Competitive sports (like soccer, basketball, football, and so on) are the only kinds of physical activity that count towards your physical activity in a day.
FALSE Activities such as swimming, walking, dancing, running, ballet and rollerblading are great physical activities that aren't competitive.
T or F: Not getting enough sleep can stop you from growing.
TRUE Research shows this current generation of kids will be shorter than their parents because they are not getting enough sleep!
Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, low-fat or fat-free American or cheddar cheese or light ice cream are all examples of foods from which group?
Dairy
Too much screen time has been linked to what? a) obesity b) ADD c) lack of social skills d) all of the above
D) all of the above
Spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes and peas are all examples of what type of food?
Vegetables
How many hours of physical activity per day should you get? a) 2 hours b) 3 hours c) 1 hour d) half and hour (30 mins)
c) 1 hour
T or F: Rinsing your body with warm water is enough to clean away bacteria and germs, which can cause body odor.
FALSE! You need to use soap, too! Work it into a good lather and scrub every part of your body from your head (don't forget behind your ears!) to in between your toes. (The same goes for your hair!)
1 slice bread, 1 cup dry cereal or 1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta or cereal are all examples of 1 ounce equivalents (or servings) from which food group?
Grains
Name 3 important times to wash your hands.
Before and after eating or touching food, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose or coughing, after touching pets or other animals, after playing outside, before and after visiting a sick relative or friend.
T or F: When you get a drink at the water fountain, it is OK to put your lips on the spout because the water washes the germs away.
FALSE! Your lips should only touch the water when you get a drink at a water fountain
T or F: Lifting heavy weights is a safe way for kids to gain muscle and exercise.
False. Lifting heavy weights can be dangerous to kids' muscles and tendons.
About how many hours of sleep should you get each night? a. 14-18 b. 5-6 c. 10-11
c. 10-11 hours
Name 5 out of 6 of the food groups.
Bonus 50 if you name all 6.
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Dairy Products, Protein and “fats and oils."
About how many hours of sleep should you get each night? a. 14-18 b. 5-6 c. 10-11
c. 10-11 hours
Name two Vitamins that help your immune system, make bones and teeth strong.
Vitamin C and Vitamin D.
What two things are you exercising when doing Yoga?
Mind and Body
The cardiovascular system involves what organ/part of your body?
Heart, Blood Vessels