Avoiding Illness


by: Andy Weis



As the flu season comes around, it is time to remind people what is recommended to stay healthy. Below is a quiz to see how much you really know about staying healthy.
1. True or False. One out of every six deaths can be blamed on smoking (AAFP).

True
False


2. The suggested number of servings of fruit per a day is __ to __ and the suggested number of servings of vegetables is __to ___.

A. 3, 6; 4,7
B. 2, 4; 3, 5
C. 5, 8; 5,7
D. None of the Above


3. True or False. Prolonged sun exposure is linked to skin cancer.
True
False


4. What percent of kids ages 6-19 is obese?

A. 20%-40%
B. 10%-20%
C. 16%-33%
D. 25%-45%


5.How long should a normal teenager exercise per day?

A. 30 min.
B. 45 min.
C. 15 min.
D. 60 min.


6. True or False. It is better to exercise right before bed so you are tired?
A. True
B. False


7. How much water should a person drink a day?
A. 8 Cups
B. 10 Cups
C. 12 Cups
D. 14 Cups


8. True or false. It is best to not eat breakfast in the morning.
A. True
B. False


9. Teens should limit their caffeine intake to how many milligrams a day?
A. 50mg
B. 100mg
C. 75mg
D. 150mg

10. How long should you warm-up, before you exercise?
A. 3-5 Minutes
B. 15-20 Minutes
C. 5-10 minutes
D. 10-20 Minutes