Healthy Body
What food group should make up the majority of your plate at each meal?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy.
Why is it important to exercise regularly?
can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities
Why is it important to wash your hands regularly?
Handwashing helps prevent spread of infectious diseases
What is the biggest organ in the human body?
Your skin is the largest organ.
Why is it important to get enough sleep each night?
improves your brain performance, mood, and health.
Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables every day?
provide vitamins and minerals
What are some examples of aerobic exercises?
How often should you brush your teeth each day?
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes each time you brush.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
Name two ways to reduce stress.
Exercise
Breath
Enough Sleep
Listen to music
Name one healthy snack option that you can have between meals.
fruits and vegetables
How does exercise help keep your heart healthy?
Improves the muscles' ability to pull oxygen out of the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to the muscles.
Name two things you should do to take care of your skin.
Name three parts of the digestive system.
mouth, esophagus, stomach
What is the importance of wearing sunscreen when you are outside?
to minimize short- and long-term skin damage from the sun's rays.
How many glasses of water should you drink each day to stay hydrated?
6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day
Name a fun outdoor activity that can help you stay active.
Why is it important to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze?
To help stop the spread of germs
What is the function of the lungs in the human body?
allow us to breathe.
Why is it important to listen to your body when you're not feeling well?
makes it easier to recognize the signals of feeling well, or that something is wrong
What are some ways to limit the amount of sugar in your diet?
What are the benefits of stretching before exercise?
Increased blood flow.
Increased flexibility and range of motion.
What are the benefits of taking a bath or shower regularly?
Bathing cleans your skin, helping you avoid irritation, inflammation, and sores caused by dead skin cell accumulation. It can also help you clear away the bacterial and fungal load from contact in your environment. As that accumulates, it increases your risk of infection.
How does the brain communicate with the rest of the body?
The nervous system uses tiny cells called neurons allow the brain and spinal cord to communicate with muscles, organs, and glands all over the body.
How can you help prevent the spread of germs and illnesses?