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WELCOME TO ‘GET UP, GET MOVING’. HERE IS A SHORT QUIZ TO HELP YOU LEARN MORE

ABOUT HOW YOU CAN LIVE HEALTHILY.

To begin the quiz, click on the arrow and follow the instructions on screen.

QUESTION ONE

How much should your child drink per day?

A. Half a litre

B. As much as (s)he wants – whenever they’re thirsty.

C. Just over 1 litre

Click on the answer you think is correct.

SORRY, TRY AGAIN…

Tip: Your toddler should be drinking around half the amount you should.

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WELL DONECorrect – your toddler should be drinking around 1 to 1.75 litres of

liquids per day, plus what can be found in foods.

Drinking enough water is very important for your child’s health, and it is particularly important for healthy development.

Remember: Over hydration can be just as dangerous, so keep an eye on what you drink, particularly when exercising!

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QUESTION TWO

How much exercise should you and your child get (minimum)?

A. 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

B. One hour, once a week.

C. Two hours, four times a week.

Click on the answer you think is correct

TRY AGAIN…

Tip: Remember that in total you should get around 2.5 hours of pulse raising activity.

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CORRECTTwo and a half hours per week is the right amount for you to maintain a

healthy lifestyle. This includes light aerobic activities like walking or yoga.

Remember: Your child should be active all through the day, even just standing – buggies can damage your child’s development. Find out

more on our website…

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QUESTION THREE

Which food group should you eat LEAST of?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Sugar/Fats

C. Dairy products

Pick one...

TRY AGAIN

Remember that you should aim to cut down on saturated fats to keep healthy – this food wheel will give you a clue.

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CORRECT

Saturated fats and too much sugar can lead to high cholesterol, which causes health problems like heart disease later in life.

Everyone should have a balanced diet of carbohydrates, fruit and veg, dairy, meats/protein, and some fats.

Remember: Not all fats are bad for you!

QUESTION FOUR

“Reducing my child’s fat intake can reduce the risk of obesity in later life”

A. True

B. False

THAT’S RIGHT!

Although a healthy diet is very important for keeping your child a healthy weight, reducing fat intake from an early age will not

necessarily help.

Obesity can be genetic, so if you think your child could be at risk, speak to your doctor or find out more on our website.

Next Question:

NO, SORRY

Although this is true in some cases, it is often other factors that contribute.

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QUESTION FIVE

What is BMI?

A. Body maximum indicator

B. Body measurement index

C. Body mass index

NOT QUITEBMI is a way of working out your height to mass ratio.

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WELL DONE!To work out body mass index, divide your weight (kg) by your height

(m). This can be a very good indication of your fitness level, but in adults it can be unreliable depending on muscle/fat ratio.

Click to see a useful chart for finding out if you have a healthy BMI

For an interactive and accurate BMI calculator go to our website!

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QUESTION SIX

“Fruit squashes are a perfect source of vitamins for toddlers”

A. True

B. False

NOT QUITE – TRY AGAIN…Remember that fruit juices don’t contain all of the nutrients

needed for good development.

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CORRECT!Although fruit juices mad from compressed fruits are good for your child, they lack the nutritional value of whole fruits – they should not

be a substitute to fresh fruit.

Excessive juice consumption can lead to poor development in children.

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WELL DONE –YOU FINISHED!Hopefully you learned something about your child’s health and wellbeing.

To exit, click anywhere on this slide, or click the logo to start the quiz again.