sleep & circadian rhythms
How much sleep do teenagers need a night?
8-10 hours
Is there any diet that is good for all people everywhere?
No :)
List 5 ways you could add more movement into your school day (not playing sports)
(Many answers)
Name 3 common sources of sleep deprivation or disruption
Possible answers include:
-phones/screens/blue light after sunset
-caffeine or meals too late in the day
-environmental conditions: noise, brightness, too hot...
What is the difference between organic and conventional foods? How can you tell the difference?
Organic foods are produced using farming practices that avoid most synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while conventional foods rely on these methods.
One way to tell the difference is to look at the label or sticker: 9 is organic, 4 is conventional.
Name 3 benefits of exercise that have nothing to do with how you look.
Possible answers include: improved mood, better sleep, enhanced brain health, disease prevention, and increased strength and energy.
Name 5 habits that support healthy sleep
Possible answers include:
-getting morning sunlight in your eyes/on your skin
-movement/exercise during the day
-going to bed at the same time every night
-sleeping in a cool, very dark, quiet room
-blocking artificial light after sunset (especially blue light from phones/screens)
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to health that encourages you to listen to your body's internal signals of hunger and fullness, rather than following external rules about food. It's a weight-neutral model based on 10 principles designed to help you reject diet culture, honor your body, and cultivate a healthy relationship with food.
True or false: blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels are correlated to someone’s weight.
False!
A circadian rhythm is the body's natural, internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other daily biological functions over a 24-hour period. This rhythm is influenced by external factors like light and darkness, and it affects not only sleep but also hormone levels, body temperature, and other bodily processes.
How does eating locally grown seasonal food benefit the health of people and the environment?
Possible answers include:
Eating locally grown, seasonal food benefits health and the environment by providing more nutritious and flavorful produce that travels shorter distances, reducing fossil fuel use and emissions. It also supports local economies, preserves farmland, and connects people to food systems that align with nature’s rhythms, leading to a more sustainable and healthy planet and community.
What does “body image” mean? Why does body image matter?
Body image is a person's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about their physical appearance and their body as a whole. It matters because it significantly influences mental and physical health.
What is melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body to regulate sleep-wake cycles. It's produced by the pineal gland in the brain and helps signal when it's time to sleep and wake up. Melatonin levels typically increase in the evening and decrease in the morning, influenced by light exposure. It can also be taken as a supplement to help with sleep issues, but teens need to be careful with this.
Name 5 of the 12 “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides
In order: strawberries, spinach, kale/collards/mustard greens, grapes, peaches, pears, nectarines, apples, peppers, cherries, blueberries, green beans
What is the "set-point" weight?
A set-point weight is the weight range your body naturally tries to maintain as a biological "comfort zone," influenced by a complex mix of genetics, hormones, brain chemistry, and more. Therefore, there is no one ideal weight.