G6 Lesson 7: Nutrition and Healthy Eating

 Which food group provides energy-giving foods?

• Whole grains

• Fruit and vegetables

• Meat and others

• Dairy products

How many servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily?

• 2 + 2 servings

• 3 servings

• 2 servings

• 5 servings

 What is an example of one serving of meat and others (body-building foods)?

• 1 palm-sized piece of fish

• 1 small apple

• 2 slices of bread

• 1 cup pure fruit juice

How many servings of milk are recommended daily in addition to the other servings?

• 2 + 1 (milk) servings

• 1 serving

• 2 servings

• 4 servings

Which food group provides protective foods?

• Whole grains

• Meat and others

• Fruit

• Vegetables

How many servings of whole grains are recommended daily?

•    3 to 4 servings

•   5 to 6 servings

• 7 to 8 servings

•    2 servings

What is the purpose of including a variety of brightly-colored and dark green, leafy vegetables in your diet?

•    To add flavor to the meals

•    To meet daily water intake requirements

•    To get protective nutrients and vitamins

•    To increase the number of daily servings

Which of the following health problems may arise due to improper diet?

• Better concentration

• Low energy levels

• Strong bones and teeth

• Obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol

How can you manage your energy requirements effectively?

•    By reducing daily physical activity

•    By consuming more sugary snacks

•    By understanding your own energy requirement

•    By avoiding whole grains in their diet

Why is it important not to wait for health problems to develop before changing eating habits?

• It is trendy to eat healthily

• Proper eating habits lead to weight loss

• Current eating habits affect future health

• Eating habits are unrelated to health problems