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Fun 2B Fit Quiz for Kids!

Which of the following are things you can do to be ‘fit’?

	Play catch with someone
	See how many jumping jacks you can do in 30 seconds
	Rake and bag the leaves in your yard in the fall
	Make a snow fort in your front yard in the winter
	All of the above
Answer: All of the above. You don’t need sports equipment to do things that will keep you fit. Be CREATIVE with things (and people) you already have at home!

Before your soccer game starts, it is important to:

	Stretch your muscles
	‘Warm up’ your body so you don’t get hurt during the game
	Make sure you have lots of water to drink
	Remember to do your best and have fun!
	All of the above
Answer: All of the above. All of these things are important when you play sports so you stay safe and don’t get hurt. And no matter what game you’re playing…have fun!

Which one of the following lunches is the healthiest choice?

	Potato chips, an ice cream sandwich, and a can of soda
	A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread, grapes, and skim milk
	Cheeseburger, french fries, and a piece of chocolate cake
	Crispy chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, and an ice cream sundae
Answer: A peanut butter sandwich. Peanut butter has PROTEIN in it that makes you strong and healthy. Making a sandwich out of ‘whole wheat’ bread is even better! Grapes are fruit, which is ALWAYS good for you to eat. Skim milk is a healthy drink that will give you lots of energy for the rest of the day!

4. Being fit and eating healthy makes you feel____________

	like you have more energy
	lazy
	grumpy
	tired
Answer: like you have more energy. You may think that being active will make you tired, but it really gives you more energy and makes you feel good!

True or False: An example of something you can do to be ‘fit’ is to sit in front of the TV on a sunny Saturday morning.

	True
	False
Answer: False. On a sunny Saturday morning you should be outside playing and having fun. Sitting in front of the TV will just make you feel tired and grumpy!

True or False: Cookies and potato chips are healthy snacks.

	True
	False
Answer: False. Healthy snacks are fruits like grapes, peaches and bananas. Cookies and potato chips don’t have anything NUTRITIOUS or ‘good’ in them…they’ll just make you feel full and ‘yucky.’

There’s a new food on your dinner plate and you never tried it before. What should you do?

	Don’t eat it
	Smell it and take a small taste to see if you like it
	Throw it on the floor and give it to your dog
	Hide it in your napkin and hope your parents don’t see
Answer: Smell it and take a small taste to see if you like it. Have your parents ever said to you “Try it, you might like it!”? Well, they’re right! If you have a food that you’ve never tried before, smell it first then take a small taste. It could turn out to be your new favorite food!

True or False: If you could have either soda or skim milk, the healthy choice would be skim milk because it has VITAMINS in it that make your bones strong.

	True
	False
Answer: True. Skim milk is filled with CALCIUM that gives you strong bones and teeth. Soda doesn’t have ANY calcium in it. Drinking one can of soda is like eating 3 big spoonfuls of sugar!

Some things you can do in the grocery store to help your parents shop and to make shopping more fun are:

	Try new foods when there are samples for you at the store
	Visit the lobsters and fish in the tanks
	Ask your mom or dad about where the food comes from or what is in it
	All of the above
Answer: All of the above. Shopping for food doesn’t have to be boring! Help out by choosing FRUITS and VEGETABLES, trying new foods, and asking your parents about the foods you are buying and what is in them.

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What should you do if you’re not sure if a food is a healthy food or not?

	Ask a grown-up
	Eat it anyway
	Don’t eat it because ALL healthy food tastes bad
	Throw it away
Answer: Ask a grown-up. It’s hard to tell sometimes if a food is good for you or not. If you don’t know, ask a grown-up! And remember, if it’s not a food you have eaten before, smell it first and then take a small taste! You could really like it!