Sugar Rush
Wait...which group am I in?
Squeaky Clean
Read Your Labels
Gettin' Fit
100
What is this plant and what does it have to do with sugar?
Sugar cane- it is where we get our "added sugar"
100
Brussel Sprouts belong to which food group?
Vegetables
100
How many times per day should we brush our teeth?
2-3 times per day
100
Why should we read nutrition labels?
We want to know what we are putting into our bodies! It is important to look at the ingredients and how much sodium, protein, fiber, sugar, and calories we are consuming.
100
True or False: playing video games is an example of low intensity exercise.
False: playing video games is not a form of exercise
200
What is the difference between the sugar in each food below
Grapes have natural occurring sugar and cotton candy has sugar from sugar cane
200
True or False: Fat is a food group
False
200
Why is it important for us to brush our teeth?
Microscopic bacteria and viruses snack on the food left in our mouth and can cause cavities or make us sick
200
If a product has a lot of fiber, is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Good! Fiber helps keep us regular!
200
Name 5 ways you can get your physical activity for the day
Any sport, tag, trampoline, skating, etc.
300
How much sugar should we limit ourselves to each day?
6 sugar cubes/24 grams
300
Name the 5 food groups
Fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, grains
300
True or False- We only need to wash our hands after we use the bathroom.
False- We should wash our hands after using the bathroom, before we eat, or anytime we have touched something that may have a lot of germs (shopping cart, door handles, etc.)
300
What are the total sugars of this product?
17 grams total sugar
300
How long should kids exercise each day?
1 hour
400
What is meant by total sugars versus added sugars on a nutrition label?
Total sugars are the natural sugars + added sugars
Added sugars are what they "add-in" a product (white sugar added to squeezed juice)
400
Legumes and hummus belong to which food group?
Protein
400
Name 3 ways we can practice good hygiene.
Brush/floss teeth, shower/bath, brushing our hair, wearing clean clothes, washing hands, getting enough sleep, trimming nails, etc.
400
What is the serving size on this product?
1 Box
400
Name 3 health benefits of exercise
- Healthy body weight
- Lower risk of disease
- Stronger muscles
-Better mental health
-Better sleep
-& so much more!
500
What happens to the sugar in our bodies that does not get used?
Name 2 outcomes.
- Fructose builds up in our liver
-We can develop diabetes
-We can store too much body fat which increases our risk of other diseases
500
Which food group can we find a cupcake?
NONE!! Cupcakes are a sometimes food.
500
Which 3 areas of your body do you need to make sure to clean very well because the germs and bacteria love to hang out there?
Feet, elimination zones, armpits
500
Which is the healthier snack? Why?
The veggie straws because they are lower in fat and calories and have nutritional value, whereas the cheetos do not have nutritional value.
500
Although we need an hour of exercise each day, we can break this up into high intensity and low intensity exercise. Give an example of a high intensity and low intensity activity.
High intensity- running, soccer, tag, hockey, etc.
Low intensity- yoga, walking, leisure swimming