?Question? Every week a new ?Question? will be posted by 6:00 pm on Sunday night. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and check the date before you respond to the latest ?Question? |
Question #1 10-24-2005 Why is exercise or physical activity important for children and adolescents? The answer can be found by going to the "Useful Links" page on Mr. Discher's website and clicking on Exercise (physical activity) and Children. Write the answer on a piece of paper with your name on it and turn it into Mr. Discher by Thursday. |
Question #2 10-31-2005 The United States Department of Agriculture very recently came out with a new food pyramid called "My Pyramid". Can you name the 6 food groups in "My Pyramid"? The answer can be found by going to the "Useful Links" page on Mr. Discher's website and clicking on My Pyramid - Steps to a Healthier You. In the blue box, c lick on Inside the Pyramid. The pyramid will appear and simply click on each of the colors and the food groups will be identified. Write the answer on a piece of paper with your name on it and return it to Mr. Discher by your choice day. |
Question #3 11-7-2005 For health benefits, physical activity should be "moderate or "vigorous" and add up to at least 30 minutes a day. Give three examples of "moderate physical activity". Give three examples of "vigorous physical activity". The answer can be found by going to: www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/physical_activity.html Write the answer on a piece of paper with your name on it and return it to Mr. Discher by your choice day. Next week... Play the "My Pyramid Blast Off Game"!!! |
Question #4 11/14/2005 "My Pyramid Blast Off Game" You can reach "Planet Power" by fueling your rocket with food and physical activity. "Fuel" tanks for each food group will help you keep track of how your choices fit into "My Pyramid". Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to play "My Pyramid Blast Off Game". If you succeed in arriving at "PLANET POWER", print a certificate and return it to the Secret Agent Man by your choice day!!! Here's how you get to "My Pyramid Blast Off Game". Click on the address below: http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html GOOD LUCK!! |
Question #5 11/21/2005 "My Pyramid Blast Off Game" This week's question will be the same as last week since we have a short week. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to play "My pyramid Blast Off Game". Even if you brought in a certificate last week, bring one in for this week and it willcount for this week. http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html Good Luck!!
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Question #6 11/28/2005 "My Pyramid Blast Off Game" Due to high interest , the assignment for this week will be to play "My Pyramid Blast Off Game". Even if you brought in a certificate last week...bring one in this week and it will count. This will be the FINAL WEEK! S ooo... turn in your certificate and get it posted in the gym!!! Get your name on the wall!!! Remember these words..."THE FUN NEVER STOPS"!! http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html Good Luck!!!
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Question #7 PORTION CONTROL It's called "portion distortion"; the "super size" age has distorted what we see as a normal portion of food. To see if you know how today's portions compare to portions available 20 years ago, quiz yourself on "Portion Distortion" . You will learn about the amount of physical activity required to burn off the extra calories provided by today's portions. This is a two part question! A cheeseburger 20 years ago had 333 calories. 1. How many calories do you think are in today's cheeseburgers? 2.How long do you have to lift weights in order to burn those extra calories? Return your answers on a piece of paper to the "Secret Agent Man" before your Choice Day. Click on the link below for the info!! http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/portion.cgi?action=question&number=2
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Question #8 Portion Control This is a two part question! 20 years ago, 2.4 ounces of French fries had 210 calories . 1. How many calories do you think are in today's portion?? 2. How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those extra calories?? Return your answers on a piece of paper to the "Secret Agent Man" before your Choice Day!! Click on the link below for the info!! http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/portion.cgi?action=question&number=5
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Question #9 Portion Control This is a two part question! 20 years ago, two slices of pepperoni pizza had 500 calories! 1. How many calories do you think are in today's portion of two large pepperoni pizza slices?? 2. How long do you have to play golf (while walking and carrying your golf clubs)in order to burn the extra calories?? Return your answer on a sheet of paper to the "Secret Agent Man" before your Choice Day!! Click on the link below for the info!!! http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/portion2.cgi?action=question&number=3 |