Nutrition & Sedentary Lifestyle STEM

Our body systems are designed for and in need of movement.

• True

• False

What are reasons why we know our bodies were made to move?

• Our joints and skeletal muscles enable us to move easily

• Our bones and body structure allow us to stand against gravity

• Blood needs movement in order to circulate

• Our skin is somewhat elastic. Enough that it molds to our motion.

You can burn more fat sitting than when you are moving.

• True

• False

Nutrition is the study of food.

• True

• False

__________ is what we get from food to help our bodies grow and stay healthy.

Which of the following is a food group category?

• Dairy

• Water

• Grains

• Minerals

• Protein

Which of the following does not belong in the grain group.

• Flour

• Cereal

• Eggs

• Rice

The grain group is most responsible for giving you energy.

• True

• False

Protein is a key nutrient for repairing and building strong muscles.

• True

• False

A place's culture does not affect what people eat there.

• True

• False