Nutrition Basics
This macronutrient is your body’s primary quick energy source
Carbs
Push-ups mainly build this type of fitness.
Strength
Taking slow, deep breaths to calm yourself is called this.
Deep breathing
Teens need about this many hours of sleep per night.
8–10 hours
Skipping meals helps with weight loss.
Myth
This nutrient repairs and builds muscle after workouts
Protein
Stretching improves this component of fitness.
Flexibility
This practice involves being present and aware in the moment.
Emotional health
Using your phone before bed affects this hormone.
Melatonin
You can “detox” your body with special juices or teas
Myth (your liver & kidneys already do this)
This vitamin helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones.
Vitamin D
Teens should get about this many minutes of activity daily.
60 minutes
Ignoring stress for long periods can lead to this more serious mental state
Burnout
Lack of sleep can negatively impact this
Academic performance
Muscle weighs more than fat
Myth (a pound is a pound, but muscle is denser)
These nutrients (carbs, protein, fats) are known as this group.
Macronutrients
This exercise targets core muscles (abs).
Plank
This is a common feeling when demands exceed coping ability.
Stress
This is the body’s natural internal “clock.”
Circadian rhythm
Eating late at night automatically causes weight gain
Myth (total intake matters more)
This part of a nutrition label shows how much energy food provides.
Calories
Why is warming up important before intense exercise?
Prevent injury
Name one healthy coping strategy for stress.
Exercise, journaling, etc.
Name one long-term effect of chronic sleep deprivation.
Memory/health issues
If you’re not sore after a workout, it wasn’t effective
Myth