Healthy Eating

If you eat too much fat, you are more likely to gain weight and develop heart disease. Which of these foods contain the least amount of fat?

• Breads

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Meats

Citrus fruits contain citric acid, also known as Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed to keep the immune system strong. Which of the following is a citrus fruit?

• Apple

• Banana

• Grapefruit

• Cantaloupe

On average, today’s youth are eating too much fat. Which of these foods contains the most fat and should be eaten in small amounts?

• Bacon

• Orange

• Avocado

• Tortilla

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What is one important thing protein does for the body?

• helps make bones strong

• keeps us from getting cold

• helps build muscles

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Which food contains the most calcium, a mineral which is needed for strong bones and teeth?

• broccoli

• milk

• tortilla

• chicken

Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?

• whole

• skim

• 2%

• 1%

Fiber is needed to keep your digestive system working properly. It is especially important to the health of your intestines. Which of these foods has the most fiber?

• milk

• white bread

• raisins

• white rice

Carbohydrates contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. What do carbohydrates do for your body?

• help make bones strong

• help build muscles

• supply energy

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It is important to read the nutrition labels of foods. Of the following foods, which food is most likely to be healthier for you?

• yogurt

• ice cream

• potato chips

• candy

Muscles come in many shapes and sizes. Normally, you think of muscles that help you walk and talk. But you have unique muscles such as your heart and your stomach. Knowing this, how many muscles does the human body have?

• 200 muscles

• 300 muscles

• 550 muscles

• more than 600 muscles