Be A Fit Kid

According to the selection, when would be an exception to following the five rules?

• only when friends are around

• on certain special occasions

• only during the school week

• on days when school is out

Based on the information in the "Drink Water and Milk Most Often" section, what is the main concern for someone who consumes only soft drinks?

• That person will have cavities in their teeth.

• That person is getting a variety of nutrients.

• That person will maintain a healthy weight.

• That person is getting lots of extra calories.

Which statement summarizes the "Drink Water and Milk Most Often" section?

• Kids should drink water and milk each day to be healthy.

• Water is more important than any other drink.

• Kids need a lot less calcium in their diets than adults.

• Calcium-rich foods can replace drinking milk.

In paragraph 5, what are nutrients?

• healthy, fun activities

• delicious, sweet desserts

• exciting video games

• essential substances

According to the selection, how can kids contribute to their own health?

• Use the computer for the majority of their entertainment.

• Play as many video games as possible on weekends.

• Choose fun sports or games in which they can participate.

• Eat well during the week, but indulge over the weekends.

If a kid tries and then dislikes an activity, which would be a healthy response?

• Quit doing any physical activity.

• Become angry for wasting the time.

• Advise other kids not to do it.

• Choose a different activity to do.

Which sentence from the selection supports the assumption that parents have the most important role in keeping children healthy?

• "People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit."

• "You might even write down a list of fun stuff to do, so you can refer to it when your mom or dad says it's time to stop watching TV or playing computer games!"

• "For instance, they can stock the house with healthy foods and plan physical activities for the family."

• "Tell your parents about these five steps you want to take and maybe you can teach them a thing or two."

Which states the author's attitude toward physical activity?

• Kids should find a fun way to be active.

• Video games encourage kids to be active.

• Schools should limit students' time on computers.

• Kids should do activities that are challenging.

How does the author encourage healthy eating?

• by warning the reader about the dangers of gaining too much weight

• by providing the reader with simple questions

• by comparing the nutritional information of healthy and unhealthy food

• by sharing success stories of kids in real life