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Two times
How many times a day should we brush our teeth?
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teeth and saliva (and the tongue)
Name two things in our mouths that start the process of food digestion.
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false
A serving is the same thing as a helping. True or false?
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60 minutes
How many minutes of physical activity do kids your age need each day?
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Sun block
What should we put on our skin to prevent sun burns and skin cancer, when playing outside in the summer time?
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Incisors
What are the front biting teeth called?
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stomach
After we swallow, food passes from the mouth into the esophagus (or swallowing tube) and then into what structure or organ?
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protein
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
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True
To maintain a healthy weight:
Calories IN should equal Calories OUT True or False? |
Poison ivy
What poisonous plant does the rhyme "Leaves of three let them be" refer to?
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Acid
Plaque + sugar = something that causes cavities. What is it?
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baby
Who has more bones: a baby or an adult?
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watermelon
If you had to choose between a piece of cake or a piece of watermelon for dessert, which one is the healthier food?
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Riding a bike
Which gives you more exercise and is better for your health: playing a video game or riding a bike?
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Tick
What kind of bug drinks your blood when it bites and can cause Lyme Disease?
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Enamel
What is the top, white part of the tooth called? It is rich in calcium and is very hard.
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Skull
What is the name of the big bone in our head that protects our brain?
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The amount of energy contained in one serving
When looking at a food label, what does the "calories" number tell us?
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Increases energy
Better sleep quality Strengthens bones Increases immune system Improves health
Name two benefits of exercise.
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a life jacket
What should you wear when out on a lake paddling in a canoe or a boat in case you fall into the water?
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Calcium
What is contained in dairy foods like milk and cheese that makes our teeth and bones strong?
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Absorbs water
what job does the colon (large intestine) do in the digestive process?
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5
How many food groups are in the MyPlate?
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F = Frequency
I = Intensity T = Time T = Type
What do the letters in the "FITT" principle stand for?
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water
What should you drink plenty of to prevent dehydration when playing outside in the hot summer sun?
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