Starter quiz
- Match the words with the correct definition.
- nutrients⇔substances found in food that help our body to live and grow ✓
- diet⇔the kinds of foods a person eats ✓
- healthy⇔something that is good for us, our minds and bodies ✓
- ______ is moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy.
- 'exercise' ✓
- Which of these statements are true?
- Our skeleton is made up of bones which are all the same shape and size.
- A healthy diet and exercise can help keep our bones and muscles strong. ✓
- We can get all our nutrients from one food group.
- Different food groups contain different nutrients. ✓
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- Match the quantities to finish the statements for a healthy day.
- 5 a day⇔fruit and vegetables ✓
- 9-12 hours⇔sleep ✓
- 60 minutes⇔exercise ✓
- We should aim to do both aerobic and ______ exercises to keep our body and mind healthy.
- 'strengthening' ✓
- Foods which are rich in ______ can help to build and repair muscles.
- starchy foods
- protein ✓
- high fat and sugar foods
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Exit quiz
- Match the word with the correct definition.
- skeleton⇔a set of bones that are connected together ✓
- calcium⇔a mineral that helps to build strong bones and teeth ✓
- rest⇔to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy ✓
- regular⇔something that happens often, not just sometimes ✓
- Which statements are true?
- Exercising can make us feel positive and give us more energy. ✓
- Children have no control over how healthy their week is.
- A healthy week only includes having a healthy diet and exercise.
- Exercise is important for keeping our body and mind healthy. ✓
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- Why are nutrients important for our bodies?
- they help it move
- they help it live and grow ✓
- they help it be kind
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- How can children have a healthy week?
- make healthy food choices ✓
- eat lots of sugary and high fat snacks
- make time to exercise ✓
- go to bed late every night
- get enough rest and relaxation ✓
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- Match the activity with whether it's healthy or less healthy.
- eating a balanced diet⇔healthy ✓
- mostly eating high fat and sugar foods⇔less healthy ✓
- screentime before bed⇔less healthy ✓
- 60 minutes of exercise every day⇔healthy ✓
- mindful activities to help relax⇔healthy ✓
- Which of the following are ways to get enough relaxation and rest in a healthy week?
- sleeping for 9-12 hours a night ✓
- colouring and drawing twice a week ✓
- only slowing down five minutes before bed
- reading a book before bed ✓
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Key learning points
- Exercise is important for keeping our body and mind healthy.
- Exercising can make us feel positive and give us more energy.
- Eating a healthy diet gives our bodies the nutrients it needs to grow.
- A healthy week should have a balance of activities and regular exercise.
- A healthy week should also include plenty of rest and relaxation.
Common misconception
Children have no control over how healthy their week is.
Children are able to make healthier food choices and can choose to exercise throughout the week. They can also choose to make enough time for rest and relaxation.
Keywords
Exercise - moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
Healthy - when something is healthy, it means good for us, our minds and bodies
Nutrients - substances found in food that help our body to live and grow
Rest - to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy
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