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How much do you know about a healthy lifestyle...

Healthy eating habits and physical activity are important aspects of anyone’s day. Eating too much and exercising too little can lead to weight gain and related health problems that may affect a person’s health and quality of life. Take this true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you know about leading a healthy lifestyle. After each question, you will find out if your answer is correct or incorrect. Information regarding ways to encourage development of healthy eating habits and physical activity will be provided.

1.

Many of the major causes of illness and death in the US today are related to a lifestyle that includes a poor diet and a lack of physical activity.

True or False

2.

There has been little change in the size of food portions offered in restaurants and other food service outlets over the past 45 years.

True or False

3.

Milk and milk products are an important part of the diet of adults, as well as children and adolescents.

True or False

4.

The suggested number of daily servings of fruits and vegetables for adults is “5 a day.”

True or False

5.

Most people in the US do not eat enough whole grains in their diets.

True or False

6.

Persons should try to completely eliminate fats from their diets.

True or False

7.

The majority of people in the US perform at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for five or more days per week.

True or False

8.

If you are not overweight, exercise and physical activity are not important.

True or False

Remember, everyone can maintain a healthy lifestyle tailored to their needs. Small changes to improve diet and physical activity can lead to big improvements in health and quality of life.

To find more information about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and to determine the appropriate dietary recommendations for your age, sex, and physical activity level, visit the Food Pyramid site: www.mypyramid.gov The Food Pyramid is designed for persons over the age of two who do not have chronic health conditions. Always consult your physician regarding your healthy diet and exercise requirements.