Diet
Do you have to finish all the food on your plate?
No, you shouldn't feel presured to eat everything. This can make you sick and create unsafe eating habits.
Is it safe to exercise without rest? And why?
No, exercising without rest can stress your body and mind. This can cause permanent or temporary injures and death.
Is it better to admit that you don't know something or make up an answer? And why?
It's better to admit when you don't know something, not only for the other person but for yourself. It can save the embarrassment of being corrected and you can learn something new.
What is a phobia?
A phobia is an intense irrational (irrational = something that doesn't make sense), fear, or hatred. An example is arachniphobia: an intense fear of spiders.
Can humans tell when something is wet?
Surprisingly no, we can't. We use our other senses, like touch and the ability to sense temperature, to determine if something is wet. Sometimes we get this wrong, like not being able to tell if our clothes have finished drying after a wash. Other animals, like bugs and fish can tell.
What is on the back or side of food/drink packages?
It's the "Nutrition Facts". The nutritional label tells you what's in your food. You should check this label if you have allergies or follow a certain diet.
What can exercise do for your brain?
Exercise can increase your memory and ability to think. How? When you exercise, you increase the blood flowing to your brain which helps it grow.
Is learning new things good for your health? And why?
Yes! Learning new things can increase memory and allow for your brain to process new information and make connections more effectively. The more you learn, the better your quality of life.
Does having a mental health condition/illness make someone dangerous?
No! ACTUALLY, it is those with mental health conditions and illnesses who are more likely to be hurt and taken advantage of by people without.
Are teeth bones?
Nope. Your bones are alive and can heal, while teeth aren't alive and cannot heal.
What are the five food groups?
The five food groups are: Grains, Proteins, Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy. Your meals should contain multiple food groups.
True or False: Children should exercise.
It's true: Children need at least one hour of exercise a day. Creating a habit of exercising while you're young will improve your quality of life as you age.
True or False: If you didn't learn to read as a child, you can learn to read later in life.
True or False: Crying is bad for you.
It's false! Crying can help you regulate your emotions. Additionally, it releases chemicals that help you relax and soothe pain.
Can you gain or lose an allergy as you age?
Yes, you can. Even severe food allergies like peanut and seafood allergies can appear and disappear as you grow up.
What does milk do for your body?
Due to the calcium found in milk, it helps your bones and teeth, which are made up of calcium (and other things), grow stronger.
Why should you hydrate (drinking water and sports drinks) while exercising?
By drinking water and sports drinks, you make up for the water you lose by sweating. If you lose too much water, you can pass out or worse.
What can you do to learn something new?
You can read books, articles, and magazines, watch movies or TV, listen to podcasts, ask questions, or start new hobbies.
Is it true that having OCD means you like to keep things organized and tidy?
It's false, just because someone likes to organize and keep things clean doesn't mean they have OCD. OCD causes intense repetitive stresses/fears which the person attempts to solve regardless of the fear being a real concern.
Is sweating good for you? And why?
In most cases, yes; you sweat for a reason. Sweating removes waste from the body and cools you down. You shouldn't feel bad for sweating especially when it's hot, or you're exercising. Make sure to drink water and clean up after.
Coffee, soda, tea, and energy drinks all contain what chemical? (Hint: it makes you hyper.)
Caffeine; the chemical caffeine can give you energy, but it can also become addictive, so much so that it alters your brain. Many people experience caffeine addiction due to their love of coffee. The more coffee they drink, the more coffee they'll need to gain energy.
What exercises can you do to make your heart and lungs stronger?
A few exercises you can do are walking, jogging, running, swimming, and riding a bike. When your exercise makes your heart and lungs work harder, they grow stronger.
True or False: Habits cannot be broken.
Nope. Just because you've had a routine for years doesn't mean it can't be easily broken.
True or False: If you think someone is having a hard time, you should assume they'll tell you.
False. There are many reasons people don't feel comfortable telling someone about their struggles; you should ask if you want to support them.
True or False: All germs are bad.
False, some germs can be good for developing your immune system and they can fight off other germs for you. Fun fact: Scientists use germs to cure and prevent illness. Another fun fact: Yogurt is made using germs (more specifically bacteria).