Healthy Eating & Nutrition 🥗
Which of these is a fruit?
A. Broccoli
B. Apple
C. Cucumber
D. Carrot
Apple
Which one is exercise?
A. Walking to class
B. Sitting and reading
C. Playing video games
D. Riding in a car
If you feel sad, what is a healthy thing to do?
A. Keep it to yourself all day
B. Talk to a trusted person
C. Ignore everyone
D. Pretend you’re fine
Talk to a trusted person
What do we do at night?
A. Sleep
B. Exercise
C. Study
D. Eat snacks
Sleep
What do we use to clean our hands?
A. Soap and water
B. Water only
C. Hand towel
D. Wet wipes only
Soap and water
Which drink is the healthiest choice most of the time?
A. 100% fruit juice
B. Sports drink
C. Water
D. Flavored milk
Water
How much should kids move each day?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 2 minutes
60 minutes
Which is a kind thing to do?
A. Let someone join your game
B. Ignore someone new
C. Laugh at a mistake
D. Only help your friends
Let someone join your game
About how many hours do kids need to sleep?
A. 7–8 hours
B. 8–9 hours
C. 9–12 hours
D. 12–14 hours
9-12 hours
When should you wash your hands?
A. After using the bathroom
B. Before eating
C. After playing outside
D. All of the above
All of the above
Which of these has the most added sugar?
A. Yogurt
B. Granola bar
C. Soda
D. Applesauce
Soda
What happens to your heart when you exercise?
A. It beats faster to move blood
B. It slows down to save energy
C. It stays the same
D. It only works during sports
It beats faster to move blood
What is stress?
A. Feeling excited before a game
B. Feeling overwhelmed or worried
C. Being tired after school
D. Being bored in class
Feeling overwhelmed or worried
What is one effect of not getting enough sleep?
A. Trouble focusing in class
B. More energy all day
C. Faster thinking
D. Better memory
Trouble focusing in class
What is the safest way to cross the street?
A. Look both ways and cross at a crosswalk
B. Follow others quickly
C. Run across when it’s clear
D. Look one way only
Look both ways and cross at crosswalk
Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?
A. To avoid getting bored of food
B. To get different nutrients your body needs
C. To eat more calories
D. To try new flavors only
To get different nutrients your body needs
Why is stretching important before or after exercise?
A. It helps your muscles stay flexible and reduces injury
B. It makes your workout shorter
C. It replaces exercise
D. It only helps professional athletes
It helps your muscles stay flexible and reduces injury
Which situation shows good coping skills?
A. Walking away to calm down
B. Yelling to get it out
C. Ignoring the problem forever
D. Blaming others
Walking away to calm down
Why is having a bedtime routine helpful?
A. It helps your brain recognize it’s time to sleep
B. It makes you more tired during the day
C. It gives you more time on screens
D. It replaces sleep
It helps your brain recognize it’s time to sleep
Why is wearing a helmet important when biking or skating?
A. It protects your head and brain from injury
B. It helps you go faster
C. It makes you look cool
D. It’s only needed for tricks
It protects your head and brain from injury
If a student only eats chips and soda for lunch every day, how might that affect their energy and focus at school? Why?
They may feel tired, unfocused, and not get the nutrients their body/brain need.
Why do your heart and lungs have to work harder when you exercise, and how does that help your body?
When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen, so your heart pumps faster and your lungs work harder. This helps your muscles move and makes your body stronger.
If you are feeling really angry during class, what is one healthy way you could handle it and why would it help?
I could take deep breaths or ask for a break. This helps me calm down so I don’t make a bad choice or hurt someone.
Why might using a phone or tablet right before bed make it harder to fall asleep?
The screen light can trick your brain into thinking it’s still daytime, so your body doesn’t feel sleepy and it’s harder to fall asleep.
If your friends are doing something unsafe, what should you do and why is that the best choice?
I should not join them and maybe walk away or tell an adult. It’s the best choice because it keeps me safe and helps prevent someone from getting hurt.