Basic Physical Activity and Wellbeing- Middle School Students

What is the most important meal of the day?

• Breakfast

• Snacking!

• Lunch

• Dinner

Answer explanation

Breakfast will give you the energy you need to take on your day!

Within how many hours of waking up should you have breakfast?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• does not matter!

Answer explanation

Always eat breakfast within two hours of waking up!

How much physical activity is recommended for your age group (middle school) per day?

• 100 minutes a day of any PA

• 180 minutes of any PA

• 60 minutes:

  30 of those being a moderate to intense workout

• 180 minutes:

  60 of those being a moderate to intense workout

Answer explanation

An example of light physical activity is walking your dog, gardening, or even playing Just Dance!

What might affect physical activity levels?

• family

• confidence in skill

• weather

• facilities

Answer explanation

All of these can be affecting your participation in physical activity!

How many cups of water a day should you be drinking?

• 2-4

• 4-6

• 6-8

• 3-5

Answer explanation

On top of drinking water, be sure to eat fruits and vegetables that are full of water!

True or False:

Those who strength train burn more calories at rest than those who do not.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Correct! Strength training is a great way to boost metabolism. Be sure to take your rest days!