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Directions:Date:To be a good detective, you have to know what facts
are important and not important to the case you’re
solving! So, ask yourself questions as you read.126
Directions: Read the paragraph below. Then answer the following questions. Use the back of this
page as needed.It’s really important to get the facts straight as you
read. “Picturing” events in your mind will help you
do this.Eating balanced meals and exercising every day are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.
Certain foods give your body vitamins it needs to grow, make energy, and stay fit. A good
diet includes grains, vegetables, fruits, low-fat milk products, lean meats, fish, poultry, and
dry beans. Try to avoid foods that are high in fat or sugar. Focus on the amount and types
of foods you eat over a few days and try to eat a variety of different foods.
Exercise is also part of a healthy lifestyle, but safety is a very important
concern when it comes to exercise, sports, and kids. About 250,000 children
are hurt playing sports each year. Many injuries happen in unorganized
games such as street football and backyard baseball, rather than in team
sports like Little League and swimming competition. Sports on wheels,
like skateboarding, bicycling, and roller-skating can also be dangerous.
Many kids wipe out on skateboards and skates each year and end up in
the hospital with concussions and broken bones. Injuries are worse when
safety equipment like helmets, kneepads, and wrist pads are not worn.
Be smart—play safe and eat right.- What two things do you need to stay healthy? _____
- What types of foods make up a healthy diet? __
- What types of foods should you avoid? ____ ___
- How can you protect yourself from an injury when playing a sport? __
- Why are sports with wheels sometimes dangerous? _____
- Think about what you have eaten in the last 24 hours. Make a list of all the foods
and drinks. How do they measure up on the healthy scale? __ - What activities do you participate in? _____
- List safety precautions you take when playing sports. ___