Candy Smarts
1. True or False: Eating candy means you've ruined your healthy eating for the day.
Answer: False! One food choice doesn't determine your overall health.
What is one benefit of regular physical activity besides improving fitness?
Answer: It can support sleep, mood, heart health, concentration, and overall well-being.
Name one healthy way to manage stress.
Answer: Take a break, exercise, talk to someone, journal, or try slow breathing.
What mammal is famous for using echolocation to navigate in the dark?
Answer: Bats.
What two colors are most traditionally associated with Halloween?
Answer: Orange and black
True or False: Sugar-free automatically means a food is calorie-free.
Challenge: Your entire team must name and demonstrate three different stretches in 20 seconds.
Judging: Three safe, recognizable stretches.
Name two things that can happen when you consistently don't get enough sleep.
Answer: Trouble concentrating, irritability, daytime tiredness, or difficulty remembering things.
What is the name for the process that allows fireflies to produce light?
Answer: Bioluminescence.
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins became popular for Halloween?
Answer: Turnips.
What is the difference between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar?
Answer: Added sugars are added during preparation or processing; naturally occurring sugars are found in foods such as whole fruit and plain milk.
Challenge: Your team has 20 seconds to invent a Halloween-themed exercise and teach it to everyone.
Judging: A safe, creative movement that the group can follow.
Your team has 15 seconds to name four healthy ways to unwind after a stressful day.
Examples: Listen to music, journal, walk, read, talk with a friend, or practice breathing.
What microscopic animal can survive extreme conditions by entering a dormant state?
Answer: A tardigrade, also called a water bear. It cannot survive every extreme condition, but some can endure remarkable ones.
What is the term for the fear of spiders?
Answer: Arachnophobia.
Name three pieces of information you might find on a Nutrition Facts label.
Answer: Calories, total sugars, added sugars, sodium, fat, protein, carbohydrates, serving size, and more. Any three valid answers count.
Challenge: As a team, create a 15-second Halloween dance with at least three different movements.
Judging: Three movements, teamwork, and safe participation.
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy involves understanding or sharing another person's feelings; sympathy involves feeling concern or compassion for them.
What causes the tiny bumps on your skin when you're cold or frightened?
Answer: Tiny muscles at the base of your hairs contract, making the hairs stand up.
Challenge: Your team has 15 seconds to name five Halloween movies or television specials.
Possible answers: Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Casper, and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
Challenge: Your team has 20 seconds to name five different ways to enjoy Halloween while maintaining healthy habits.
Possible answers: Eat regular meals, drink water, enjoy favorite treats, take a walk, get enough sleep, and take breaks.
Your friend thinks exercise only counts if you go to a gym. You have 20 seconds to give ten examples that prove otherwise.
Walking, dancing, swimming, cycling, sports, active games, and many other activities.
Challenge: Your team has 20 seconds to name five healthy coping strategies that don't involve spending money.
Possible answers: Walking, journaling, listening to music, stretching, talking with a trusted person, deep breathing, drawing, or spending time outdoors. Accept any five reasonable examples.
Which brain structure plays an important role in processing fear and detecting threats?
Answer: The amygdala.
In the classic novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, what is the first name of the scientist who creates the creature?
Answer: Victor