Nutrition
Which nutrient gives your body most of its energy?
Carbs
What is the best drink to stay hydrated?
Water
How many minutes of physical activity are recommended each day for kids and teens?
60 minutes
How many hours of sleep is recommended per night ?
8-12 hours
What type of professional helps people talk through and manage mental health problems?
Therapist
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
How many cups of water does the average middle schooler need each day?
6-8 cups
Which part of your body gets stronger from lifting weights or doing push-ups?
Muscles
At what age is the brain considered fully developed ?
25
What is the term for feeling very nervous or worried, often without a clear reason?
Which mineral, found in bananas, helps your muscles work properly?
Potassium
What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
60%ish
Which mineral helps build strong bones and is important during exercise?
Calcium
Name 2 things that can harm brain development in teens.
Lack of sleep, Drugs/Alcohol, high stress, poor nutrition, etc...
What is the name of the mental health condition that causes ongoing feelings of sadness or loss of interest?
Depression
What is one long-term disease that can result from eating too much sugar and not enough healthy food?
Type-2 diabetes
What mineral found in sports drinks helps balance fluid in your body?
Electrolytes
What is the name of the gas you breathe in that your muscles need during exercise?
Oxygen
What does your brain produces that helps you feel sleepy ?
Melatonin
Which chemical in the brain is often called the “feel-good” chemical?
Dopamine
Which organ stores extra sugar from food and releases it when your body needs energy?
Liver
Which organ helps your body get rid of extra water as urine?
Kidney
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy during physical activity?
Carbohydrates
REM Sleep
What is the ability to understand how someone else is feeling?
Empathy