1. Run a mile
   Drink water
2. Eat a sandwich
   Get some sleep

If you're not into drinking eight glasses of plain water each day, try sparkling water. You can also add cucumbers, strawberries, blueberries or other fresh fruits to water to keep things interesting.

1. Wash your hands.
   Sweep the floor.
2. Drink a glass of water.
   Brush your teeth.

Before you start cooking a meal, it's a good idea to wash your hands. This will prevent any bacteria on your hands from getting onto the food. It's a smart habit if you want to avoid spreading sickness among family members.

1. Type
   Fabric
2. Size
   Color

While there's no single right way to do laundry, most people separate their clothes by color. This means you might have a dark load, a light load and a load of colors. Just make sure you don't miss a red sock in your light load, because you might turn all your whites pink!

1. Peach
   Blueberry
2. Lemon meringue
   Apple

Apples are in season during the fall, and one of the best ways to enjoy them is by baking them into a pie! There are endless yummy variations to this all-American dessert, including apple crisp, apple-fig tart and apple pie bars.

1. In the oven
   In a frying pan
2. In boiling water
   In the microwave

Cooking pasta is super simple, and you don't need much more than a pot of water. To make an easy-peasy Italian dish, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes and add your favorite sauce. Bon appétit!

1. Pimples
   Stress
2. Weight gain
   Cavities

Fluoride is found in most toothpaste and other dental hygiene products, and it helps prevent cavities. If you brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly, you should get an A+ on your next visit to the dentist.

1. Snowstorm
   Burglary
2. Flood
   Fire

This easy-to-remember fire safety sequence should be taught to children so that they know what to do if their hair or clothing catches fire. There's even an old catchy song that goes with this phrase!

1. Salt
   Pepper
2. Oil
   Vinegar

Sodium is a mineral that is used as a preservative in lots of packaged foods. When consumed in small doses, salt is great for cooking, baking, and sprinkling onto your favorite dishes.

1. 3
   5
2. 6
   8

Most children start kindergarten at the age of five. Singing, show and tell, drawing, napping and finger painting are a few activities in the curriculum. Forget middle school ... let's head back to kindergarten!

1. Massaging
   Kneading
2. Baking
   Plumping

Whether you prefer whole wheat, white or sourdough, when you make bread from scratch, you'll have to knead the dough. Kneading will help combine the ingredients and strengthen the gluten strands in the dough before it's time to pop it in the oven.

1. Shopping list
   Allowance
2. Budget
   Paycheck

It's important for families to create a budget and spend wisely so that they can afford their recurring bills, save money, and pay for unexpected expenses. Luckily, most middle schoolers don't need to worry about this yet, but it's good to start thinking about it early!

1. Orange
   Lemon
2. Lime
   Banana

Oranges, lemons and limes are all examples of citrus fruits. If you have a juice press or hand juicer, you can make fresh-squeezed orange juice, lemonade or limeade right at home. Yum!

1. Cardboard boxes
   Envelopes
2. Styrofoam containers
   Water bottles

Unfortunately, styrofoam is a material that can't easily be recycled in most parts of the country. It is made from something called polystyrene, and it is not biodegradable. If you're looking to reel in your carbon footprint, steer clear of styrofoam containers!

1. Butter
   Salt
2. Flour
   Eggs

A lot of cake recipes call for sifting flour, which involves running it through a sieve to remove lumps and make it smooth and fine. If you're new to the baking world, start with a simple white or chocolate cake. The process is easier than you might think!

1. White bread
   Raw meat
2. A baked potato
   Cheddar cheese

This is an infection you'll definitely want to steer clear of. To avoid salmonella, be sure to thoroughly cook meat. Also, always use separate knives and cutting boards for meat and veggies.

1. At an angle
   Straight across
2. Into a rounded shape
   Don't cut them.

To make your flowers last as long as possible, cut the stems diagonally, using sharp scissors or shears. For best results, place your bouquet in lukewarm water in your favorite vase.

1. Mincing
   Stirring
2. Grating
   Pressing

Minced garlic is the perfect ingredient to add to a wide range of dishes. By mincing a few cloves and adding them to a recipe, you'll get extra flavor, a nice aroma and mouth-watering goodness.

1. Butcher knife
   Chef's knife
2. Serrated knife
   Butter knife

Different kitchen knives are designed to cut specific types of food. When cutting a loaf of bread, it's best to use a serrated knife. If you find yourself devouring baguettes on a regular basis, you'll want to have one on hand!

1. Sauteed
   Julienned
2. Sliced
   Diced

When a recipe calls for dicing a vegetable, it means you should cut it up into small cubes. If you forget this the next time you're supposed to dice something, just think of the shape of six-sided dice.

1. More than 12
   10 to 12
2. Four to six
   Seven to nine

According to the National Sleep Foundation, most people need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Too little or too much sleep can make you feel groggy all day and impact your overall health.

1. Micronutrients
   Macronutrients
2. Vitamins
   Minerals

A healthy diet consists of a variety of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. If you eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, eggs, meats and legumes, you'll get plenty of each.

1. Clean clothes
   Towels
2. Dry and canned foods that aren't refrigerated
   Frozen foods

Pantries are where households keep all the snacks! If your pantry is large enough, you can stock up on your favorites, like instant soups, chips, cookies and crackers. Snack like you're a middle schooler!

1. Dog
   Bike
2. Car
   Home

Before you buy a house, you'll need to get approved for a mortgage loan. Middle schoolers won't need to worry about this for a while, but saving money and being frugal are always good ideas.

1. 250° F
   400° to 425° F
2. 325° to 350° F
   450° F

Fresh or thawed turkey should be cooked in an oven at 325° to 350°F. While this may seem like a low temp for such a large bird, keep in mind that most turkeys need to cook for several hours, and the middle of the bird must reach a temperature of 165°. Gobble-gobble!

1. -10° F
   38° F
2. 0° F
   32° F

If you regularly reach for ice cubes, ice cream, popsicles or frozen pizza, it's good to know the right temperature for your freezer. Water freezes at 32° F, but you'll want to keep your freezer set to about 0° F to so that all your frozen items last longer.

1. 16
   4
2. 32
   24

There are 16 ounces in a pound. If you're from somewhere outside the U.S., you might be used to the metric system. Pounds (lb.) and ounces (oz.) are useful to know, even after middle school!

1. Spandex
   Nylon
2. Polyester
   Cotton

Most natural clothing materials, such as cotton, linen and silk, can shrink in the dryer after you wash them. Synthetic fabrics typically won't. If you've got a cotton T-shirt you love, you might want to hang it to dry to avoid shrinkage.

1. Tuna fish
   Pork
2. Beef
   Chicken

Poultry includes different types of birds that are raised for their meat or eggs. Chicken is one of the most popular types of poultry, and unless you're a vegetarian or vegan, you probably eat chicken or eggs almost every day.

1. Every month
   Once a year
2. Every other year
   Once every five years

To prevent fires and keep your home safe, the batteries in your smoke detectors should be replaced once a year. Don't wait for your smoke detectors to beep at you when the batteries get low! Mark your calendar to change them out.

1. Two weeks
   A month
2. Up to a week
   Two months

Those printed dates are there for a reason. In most cases, an open carton of milk will last between four and seven days past its printed sell-by date. So, get some cereal and make use of it before it goes bad!

1. 32° F
   40° F
2. 55° F
   20° F

It's not just middle schoolers who head to the fridge when they're craving a snack. To keep your milk, eggs, veggies and leftovers fresh enough to eat, keep your refrigerator set to 40° F.

1. Oatmeal
   Soda
2. Brown sugar
   A sub sandwich

Oatmeal is a whole grain that falls in the complex carbohydrate category because when you eat it, it will be slowly digested and won't spike your blood sugar. If you're not into eating it for breakfast, why not sneak this complex carb into dessert with oatmeal cookies?

1. 3
   1.5
2. 2
   4

This fun fact will be useful if you're into baking cookies, pies, cakes or pastries. Teaspoons and tablespoons are common baking measurements, and knowing this off the top of your head might be helpful next time you bake!

1. 2
   4
2. 12
   16

There are 16 cups in a gallon. Luckily, most recipes don't call for more than a few cups of any ingredient, so you probably won't need to remember this fact outside of a middle school home ec classroom!

1. Milk
   Orange juice
2. Coffee
   Grape soda

Most people get plenty of vitamin D from a well-rounded diet, but if you're deficient, drinking milk is a great way to get your daily dose. Another way to get vitamin D is to spend a few minutes out in the sun!