Lesson: Keeping Healthy

In this lesson, we will learn how to recognize the benefits of diet and exercise on our health.

Worksheet • 12 Questions

Q1:

If you are fit, you are able to cope with the demands of everyday life. There are four measures of fitness: strength, speed, stamina, and suppleness.

What does stamina mean?

AThe ability to do the same activity for a long time
BThe ability to lift heavy weights
CThe range of movement in a person’s joints
DThe ability to move quickly in short bursts

Q2:

Approximately how many glasses of fluids (preferably water) should you drink daily?

A7–8
B1–2
C5–6
D3–4

Q3:

Aerobic activities increase cardiorespiratory fitness. Which of the activities listed is a form of aerobic exercise?

ASwimming
BYoga
CClimbing a tree
DBowling

Q4:

Carbohydrates provide our bodies with energy. Approximately what percentage of our diet should be carbohydrates?

A45%
B50%
C90%
D75%

Q5:

Which of the following is not a benefit of exercise?

AImproved strength of teeth.
BImproved mental health and mood.
CReduced risk of heart disease.
DIncreased life expectancy.

Q6:

Calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. Which of the following foods is the best source of calcium?

AYogurt
BBanana
CSausages
DBread

Q7:

Vitamin A is found in carrots, broccoli, and other vegetables. What does the body use vitamin A for?

AIt improves eyesight.
BIt makes bones strong.
CIt helps fight infections.
DIt builds muscle.

Q8:

The table shows the energy content in some of the main food groups.

Food Group	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Carbohydrate
Energy per Gram (kilojoules)	8	37	17	17

Which food group contains the most energy per gram?

AFat
BFiber
CCarbohydrates
DProtein

Q9:

Protein is found in food such as chicken and fish. What is the main reason that our bodies need protein?

ATo build and maintain healthy body tissue
BTo build and maintain strong bones and teeth
CTo build and maintain our digestive system
DTo build and maintain our eyesight

Q10:

Why does smoking increase the risk of heart disease?

AIt causes the arteries to thicken and harden.
BIt causes low blood pressure.
CIt causes the arteries to soften and improves blood flow.
DIt lowers your cholesterol levels.

Q11:

Bone-strengthening activities produce a force on the bones of the body that promotes bone growth and strength.

This force is commonly produced by the impact with the ground. Running is an example of a bone-strengthening activity. Which of the following is also a bone-strengthening activity?

ABasketball
BKnitting
CPlaying video games
DReading a book

Q12:

The image shows the nutritional value of fried chicken.

Use the table to find the amount of fat, per 100 g, of fried chicken.

Which of the following is the healthiest way to cook chicken, which would help reduce the amount of fat in your diet?

AShallow fry
BGrill
CDeep fry

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