Nutrition
What does protein do for the body
Helps build and repair body tissues, especially muscles
The cardiovascular system is also known as the ____________ system
What is the Circulatory System
What is one benefit of managing stress?
Better focus, reduced anxiety, improved relationships
What does “aerobic” mean?
"With oxygen" – long-duration activities like running or swimming
Name a food high in calcium
Dairy products like milk or yogurt
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What is the function of the arteries?
Carry blood away from the heart
Name two healthy ways to cope with stress.
Exercise, journaling, talking to a trusted adult, deep breathing, mindfulness
What does overload mean in exercise?
Overload means working harder than normal to build strength or endurance
What does BMI stand for and what does it estimate?
Body Mass Index – estimates body fat based on height and weight.
What is the difference between hunger and appetite
Hunger is a physical need for food
appetite is a psychological desire for food
What is the averages person's resting heart rate?
60-100 bpm
What is the definition of mental health?
Mental health is your emotional, psychological, and social well-being
What does a warm-up do for your body?
Prepares the body for activity by increasing blood flow and loosening muscles.
What is osteoporosis and how do you prevent it?
A disease where bones become brittle due to lack of calcium; prevent it with calcium-rich foods and weight-bearing exercise
What is the difference between a simple and complex carbohydrate?
Simple: sugars, quick energy (e.g. candy); Complex: starches, longer energy (e.g. whole grains)
What happens to your heart rate during exercise and why?
Heart rate increases to supply muscles with more oxygen and nutrients
What is resilience and why is it important?
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulties; helps you handle stress and setbacks
Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Aerobic uses oxygen (jogging), anaerobic doesn’t (sprinting, weightlifting)
Which system works closely with the circulatory system to get oxygen to the muscles?
Explain how the digestive system processes food to turn it into energy.
Food is broken down by the digestive system into nutrients: carbs into glucose, proteins into amino acids, fats into fatty acids, then absorbed and used for energy
Describe the path of blood through the body starting from the heart.
Heart → lungs → back to heart → body → back to heart (circulates in a double-loop system)
Describe the stress response (fight or flight).
Body reacts to stress with alarm, resistance, then fatigue; fight or flight prepares the body to face danger
What are sets and reps in strength training?
Reps = number of times you do the exercise; Set = a group of reps (e.g., 3 sets of 10 reps).
Create a quick 5-minute warm-up routine using 3 exercises.
Example: 30 sec jumping jacks, 30 sec high knees, 30 sec arm circles – repeat twice.