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Nutrition Questions
1. A car needs fuel to run, but our bodies don’t need anything to keep it running.
a. True
b. False
Just like a car, you need fuel, or food, to get nutrients and energy that your body
needs.
2. How often should you eat “WHOA” foods?
a.
b.
c.
d.
As often as I want
Once in a while (and in small amounts)
At every meal
Never
“WHOA” foods should be enjoyed once in a while or on special occasions, and in small
portions.
3. Eating foods with calcium helps build strong teeth and bones.
a. True
b. False
Calcium helps strengthen teeth and bones, and can be found in dairy products such as
milk, yogurt and cheese.
4. Food we eat travels through which system in the body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The stomach
The respiratory system
The skeletal system
The digestive system
The digestive system turns the food we eat into nutrients and energy our body can
use.
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5. Fat gives our body energy and helps other nutrients to do their job.
a. True
b. False
Fat provides the body with energy and can be found in foods such as eggs, nuts and
fish. Too much fat or too much of the wrong type of fat can be unhealthy.
6. Which types of foods are highest in fat, sugar and calories?
a.
b.
c.
d.
“GO” foods
“SLOW” foods
“WHOA” foods
Milk group foods
Compared to “GO” and “SLOW” foods, “WHOA” foods are highest in fat, sugar and
calories.
7. Carbohydrates give the body “get up and go” energy to run, jump and play.
a. True
b. False
Carbohydrates supply the body with energy and can be found in breads, cereals,
pastas and some vegetables like potatoes and corn.
Physical Activity Questions
8. The only time I can get up and get active is when I am outside.
a. True
b. False
You don’t have to be outside on the playground or on a track running for miles to be
active.
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9. To stay safe when exercising, I should:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Drink plenty of water.
Fuel my body with healthy foods.
Wear protective gear (i.e. helmet, sunblock, etc.).
All of the above.
It is also important to make sure your shoes are tied and in good condition, and that
you play in a safe place at all times.
10. It isn’t important to be physically active (exercise) every day.
a. True
b. False
Kids your age should do something physically active every day.
11. Which answer below is not an example of physical activity?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Watching TV
Walking the dog
Jumping rope
Swimming
You should do something active every day – watching TV not included.
12. Being active:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Is good for my health.
Keeps my heart healthy.
Helps build strong muscles and bones.
All of the above.
Being active is good for your health AND helps you to feel good, too.
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13. You should get up and get active for at least 1 hour every day.
a. True
b. False
You should get at least 1 hour of physical activity every day, or most days of the
week.
14. Just like a car, I need to fuel my body with healthy foods and plenty of water before
participating in any type of exercise.
a. True
b. False
Remember to drink plenty of water and keep your body fueled with healthy foods
before heading out for some exercise.
Food Group Questions
15. How much of your daily grains should be whole grains?
a. All of them.
b. Half of them.
c. None
Choose whole- grain foods, such as whole- wheat bread and brown rice, in place of white
bread or white rice.
16. Foods in the Meat & Beans group provide the body with protein.
a. True
b. False
Foods in the Meat & Beans group, such as chicken, fish, eggs and nuts, supply your
body with protein.
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17. Milk products are high in calcium, but not fat.
a. True
b. False
Milk products contain calcium and fat. Too much fat can be unhealthy, so choose lowfat or no- fat milk products when you can.
18. Why are some of the MyPyramid food group color stripes wider than others?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To remind you to choose more foods from the groups with widest stripes.
To show which food groups people like the best.
To remind you which day of the week it is.
It doesn’t mean anything at all.
The wider color stripes mean you should try to choose most of your foods from those
food groups (i. e. fruits, vegetables and grains).
19. Vegetables come in all different colors and sizes, so you should vary your veggies every day.
a. True
b. False
Veggies can be raw, cooked, or canned – enjoy them any way you like them!
20. Oils are a food group.
a. True
b. False
Oils are not a food group, but you do need some for good health. The five food groups
are Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Meat & Beans.
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21. MyPyramid is another name for the food guide pyramid.
a. True
b. False
MyPyramid is a food pyramid designed to remind you to make healthy food choices and
to be active every day.
Fun Pile
22. Stand up and run in place for 30 seconds.
23. Find the nearest wall and do 10 standing pushups.
24. Sitting up tall in your chair, stretch your arms out to your sides and circle your arms forward
10 times, then backward 10 times.
25. Blast off! Squat down to the ground, then blast off into the air jumping as high as you can.
Repeat 5 times.
26. Fun Fact: Did you know that carrots really can help you see in the dark? Vitamin A is known to
prevent "night blindness," and carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. So, why not load-up today!
27. Digestive System Fun Fact – Your stomach gets a new lining every three days.
28. You just won a free pass to do something FUN after school today!