May 2nd, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Keeping your circulatory system healthy

Level#1: You should get at least 15 to 30 minutes of exercise every day. Eat foods that are low in fat and cholesterol. Fish, skinless chicken, tofu, beans, fruits, and vegetables are good for the blood and the heart. Butter, eggs, cheese, and animal fats, including meat, are high in cholesterol.

1. What are some foods that are high in cholesterol?





2. What are some foods that are good for the blood and heart?





3. Exercise is important how much should you get a day?







Level#2: You should get at least 15 to 30 minutes of exercise every day. Eat foods that are low in fat and cholesterol. Fish, skinless chicken, tofu, beans, fruits, and vegetables are good for the blood and the heart. Butter, eggs, cheese, and animal fats, including meat, are high in cholesterol. Learn how to read food labels. Foods that contain "unsaturated fats" are healthier for you than foods that contain "saturated fats." Put less salt on your food. Salt can increase your blood pressure.

1. What should you learn how to do to know about the food you are eating?





2. What types of fats found in foods are healthier for you than others?





3. What should you put less of on your food and why?







Level#3: You should get at least 15 to 30 minutes of exercise every day. Eat foods that are low in fat and cholesterol. Fish, skinless chicken, tofu, beans, fruits, and vegetables are good for the blood and the heart. Butter, eggs, cheese, and animal fats, including meat, are high in cholesterol. Learn how to read food labels. Foods that contain "unsaturated fats" are healthier for you than foods that contain "saturated fats." Put less salt on your food. Salt can increase your blood pressure. Stay away from tobacco. Smoking leads to high blood pressure and a weak heart. Smoking also increases your risk of lung cancer. Get your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly by a doctor when you get a check-up.

1. Give an example of why learning to read food labels can help you to be healthier.





2. Explain why you should put less salt on your food.





3. Explain why you should stay away from tobacco.







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