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What is GUGM about?
The campaign Get Up Get Moving is aimed to help people to take more interest in their health. It is targeted for teenagers who take part in no or very little exercise, we set out to encourage people to get out more and take part in activities to improve their health.
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What is this quiz about?This quiz is all about fitness. There are five questions to test your knowledge on
You will be expected to complete the question by clicking on the smiley face on the correct answer. If you get the incorrect answer try again until you’ve achieve the correct answer.
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Facts
• BMI stands for body mass index • Teenagers are meant to consume 2,500
calories per day• Bread, rice and pasta are the foods you
should eat the less of• You’re meant to eat 5 fruit and vegetables
a day• You can burn up to 634 calories
swimming, 650 calories cycling and up to 254 calories walking! Click here to start
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Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems.
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A report from 2011 estimated that the average energy requirements for children aged 13-18 years old a day is:Age (years) Boys Girls13 10,100kJ /2414kcal 9,300kJ /2223kcal14 11,000kJ /2629kcal 9,800kJ /2342kcal15 11,800kJ /2820kcal 10,000kJ /2390kcal16 12,400kJ /2964kcal 10,100kJ /2414kcal17 12,900kJ /3083kcal 10,300kJ /2462kcal18 13,200kJ /3155kcal 10,300kJ /2462kcal
Which food group should you eat the least of?
Breads, rice and pastas
Meats, fish and eggs
Milk and dairy foods
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A healthy balanced diet for teenagers should include:
•at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
•meals based on starchy foods, such as potatoes, bread, pasta and rice (choose wholegrain varieties when possible)
•some milk and dairy products (choose low-fat options where you can)
•some foods that are good sources of protein, such as meat, fish, eggs, beans and lentils
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Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fibre, and other substances that are important for good health. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.
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Cycling, whether it’s a day to day activity, or an occasional adventure, is a great way to help keep you fit. Getting on bikes more often can help us on the way to making the small changes that can bring short and long term benefits to your health.