Food
3. What food gives you the quickest energy boost?
A) Candy/sugar
B) Chicken
C) Vegetables
D) Cheese
Simple sugars give quick energy but cause crashes. Complex carbs (like whole grains) give longer-lasting energy
True or False: Using your phone right before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
(A: True)
True or False: Using your phone right before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
True
Which animal has the strongest bite force?
A) Great white shark
B) Crocodile
C) Hippo
D) Tiger
B) Crocodile
True or False: You make about 35,000 decisions every single day.
True
How much does the average energy drink cost per year if you drink one daily?
A) $200
B) $500
C) $1,000+
D) $2,000
At $3-4 per drink = over $1,000/year. That's a new phone or gaming system!
2. How long can a human survive without food?
A) 3 days
B) 1 week
C) 3 weeks
D) 2 months
About 3 weeks depending on health and body fat, but only 3 days without water
(d) Over 7 hours
Which animal never sleeps?
A) Dolphin
B) Shark
C) Bullfrog
D) Fish
C) Bullfrog
What percentage of youth (ages 12-19) in Canada will experience a mental health disorder at some point, according to statistics?
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 10%
d) 20%
d) 20%
That's 1 out of 5 youths
8. TRUE or FALSE: Skipping breakfast helps you lose weight.
FALSE - Usually makes you hungrier later and more likely to overeat. Eating breakfast, especially with protein, helps with focus and energy
Which fast food item has the most calories?
A) Big Mac
B) Large fries
C) Large milkshake
D) 10-piece chicken nuggets
A large milkshake can have 1,000+ calories - more than a Big Mac (550) or large fries (490)
What is the recommended maximum amount of recreational screen time per day for teenagers, according to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines?
a) 8 hours
b) 4 hours
c) 2 hours
d) 6 hours
c) 2 hours
What animal kills the most humans per year?
A) Shark
B) Lion
C) Mosquito
D) Snake
C) Mosquito
Did Cleopatra live closer in time to the building of the pyramids or the invention of the iphone?
The iPhone
Which food gives you the most protein for your money?
A) Chicken breast
B) Eggs
C) Steak
D) Protein bars
Eggs! About 6g of protein each and way cheaper than meat or protein supplements
TRUE or FALSE: "Organic" food always means healthier.
FALSE - Organic means grown without synthetic pesticides, but organic junk food is still junk food. An organic cookie has the same sugar and calories as a regular cookie
When you get a 'like' or notification on social media, your brain releases dopamine. This is the same reward system activated by:
A) Eating healthy food
B) Exercise and physical activity
C) Reading a good book
D) Gambling and addictive drugs
D) Gambling and addictive drugs
(creates similar addiction patterns)
How long does it typically take to form a new healthy habit?
A) 1 week
B) 21 days
C) 2 months
D) 6 months
C) About 2 months (66 days on average)
9. Which has more sugar: A can of Coke or a bottle of 100% fruit juice?
A) Coke
B) Fruit juice
C) About the same
D) Neither has sugar
They're almost the same! Both have 25-30g of sugar. "Natural" sugar still affects your body the same way
What ingredient in jerk seasoning has natural pain-relieving properties?
A) Thyme
B) Scotch bonnet pepper
C) Allspice
D) Garlic
Capsaicin in hot peppers has natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties
Bonus: pronounce it!
What is the name of the phenomenon where you feel your phone vibrating in your pocket, even when it’s not?
Phantom vibration syndrome
A group of crows is called:
A) A flock
B) A squad
C) A pack
D) A murder
B) A murder
Which of these are healthy ways to deal with anger? (Select all that apply)
A) Go for a run or do exercise
B) Write down what's making you angry
C) Talk to someone you trust about it
D) Ignore it and pretend you're not angry
E) Take deep breaths and step away from the situation
A, B, C, and E
(D is unhealthy - bottling it up)
What food can actually improve your mood and reduce anxiety?
A) Dark chocolate
B) Ice cream
C) French fries
D) Pizza
Dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa) has compounds that boost serotonin and reduce stress hormones. But sugar-loaded chocolate doesn't count!