Hygiene & Safety
Lifestyle & Wellness
Mental Health
Food and Nutrition
Fact or Fiction
100

This item should be worn to protect your head while riding a bike.

A Helmet

100

It is recommended that you should aim to drink this much water a day.

8 Cups (2 Liters)

100

This is the term for a prolonged period of sadness or loss of interest that interferes with daily life.

Depression

100

This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is found in foods like eggs, beans, and meat.

Protein

100

Laughter can boost your immune system.

FACT - it reduces stress hormones and increases immune cells.

200

This is a three-step method you should follow if your clothes catch on fire.

Stop, Drop & Roll

200

This is the term for the practice of setting aside time to recharge and care for your mental and physical health.

Self-care

200

This is the term for a healthy way to release emotions through writing.

Journaling

200

This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps boost the immune system.

Vitamin C

200

You can tell a food is safe to eat by smelling it.

FICTION - some harmful bacteria don't affect smell, taste, or appearance.

300

The minimum amount of time you should wash your hands to effectively remove germs.

20 Seconds

300

This hormone, often called the “sleep hormone,” helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

300

This is the neurotransmitter most associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.

Serotonin

300

This colorful group of foods should fill half your plate, according to Canada's Food Guide.

Fruits and Vegetables

300

You should replace your loofah or bath sponge every 3-4 weeks. 

FACT - They can harbor bacteria and mold if not cleaned or replaced regularly.

400

These are the three reasons carbon monoxide is considered the "silent killer".

It is colorless, odorless, & tasteless. 
400

This is a benefit of reducing blue light exposure in the evening.

Improved melatonin production and better sleep?

400

This is one activity that can boost mood, reduce stress, and support brain health.

Physical exercise

400

This type of food has been altered from its original form, often with additives or preservatives.

Processed foods

400

Iron from plant sources is harder for your body to absorb than iron from meat.

FACT - Heme iron (from meat) is more easily absorbed than non-heme iron (from plants). 

500

This is the reason you should avoid storing your toothbrush in a closed container long-term.

Moisture promotes bacterial growth

500

This is the term for the body’s ability to maintain internal balance despite external changes.

Homeostasis

500

The part of the nervous system activated during deep relaxation and meditation.

The parasympathetic nervous system

500

This is the name for the type of fat found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil that supports heart health.

Monounsaturated fat

500

You can train your body to need less sleep over time.

FICTION Chronic sleep deprivation impairs cognitive and physical function, even if you feel “used to it.”

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