Nutrition
This is the suggested daily calorie intake for adults.
What is 2000 calories?
How much time a person exercise a day.
What is 30 minutes a day?
This vitamin, important for nerve health, becomes harder to absorb as we age and is mostly found in animal products.
What is Vitamin B12
This “workout” for your brain might include crosswords, Sudoku, or word searches.
What are puzzles/brain games
A baked potato has more potassium than a banana
True
This condition quietly weakens your bones over time—so the first symptom is sometimes a fracture that “came out of nowhere."
What is osteoporosis
Which combo provides the most protein without meat?
A. Peanut butter + toast
B. Greek yogurt + almonds
C. Rice + vegetables
D. Fruit smoothie
B
Peanut butter is often thought of as a “protein food,” but it actually has more fat than protein—about 16g of fat and only 7–8g of protein in 2 tablespoons
Name 4 types of Exercise!
Answers will vary.
This mineral helps control blood pressure and is found in foods like bananas, potatoes, and spinach.
What is potassium
This is process of bringing ones mind to focus on the current moment.
What is mindfulness?
All calories are used by the body in exactly the same way, regardless of the food source.
False
This condition makes joints complain the loudest in the morning—but tends to ease up once you get moving.
What is arthritis
Clue: Which of these foods provides the most fiber per serving?
A. Apple (with skin)
B. Oatmeal
C. Almonds
D. Broccoli
C. Almonds
This is how many hours of sleep a senior should sleep at night
7–8 hours per night
This type of fat, found in olive oil and avocados, is considered heart-healthy
What are monounsaturated fats
This simple act—often shared with friends—can boost mood, reduce stress, and is completely free
What is laughter.
Even light activity, like cleaning or gardening, counts toward your daily exercise.
True
This common habit—grabbing onto furniture while moving around—can actually make your balance worse over time.
What is furniture walking
Half of your grains should come from this.
What is whole grains?
This type of exercise includes poses like eagle and scorpion.
What is yoga?
This spiky fruit is famous for its strong smell—so strong it’s banned in some hotels—but many people say it tastes surprisingly sweet.
What is durian
The earliest written records of this mindfulness practice are from 1500 BCE
What is meditation?
Balance is controlled only by your legs and muscles.
False
It’s also your brain, inner ear, and vision
This fashion choice—cozy but questionable—can turn a smooth floor into a skating rink.
What are socks without shoes
This nutrient often comes from fish or algae and helps with brain development.
What is Omega Three Fatty Acids?
Exercise that makes your heartbeat faster and makes you breath harder is called this.
What is aerobic activity?
When eaten fresh, this food is a summer vegetable. When it is dried, it is a grain.
What is Corn?
This activity boosts mental health, costs nothing, and is best enjoyed with good company and fresh air.
What is going for a walk
Your body adapts to the same workout over time, meaning you burn fewer calories doing it.
True
This everyday test—getting out of a chair without using your hands—quietly tells you more than you think.
What is a sit-to-stand
An older adult eats one yogurt and drinks one cup of milk—about how many more yogurts would they still need to meet their calcium goal?
What is about 1 more yogurt
This type of exercise uses weights or resistance bands to help maintain muscle and bone strength as we age
What is strength training
Despite its strong smell, this vegetable is rich in compounds that may help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
What is garlic
This “feel-good” brain chemical is boosted by exercise, sunlight, and social interaction and helps improve mood.
What is serotonin
Stretching before exercise is the best way to prevent injury
False
warm-up matters more
This “I’ll just leave it there for now” habit has taken out more toes than any workout ever has.
What is leaving clutter on the floor
This vegetarian protein combination provides all essential amino acids without meat.
What are beans and rice
What are lentils and rice
What are hummus and pita
What are peanut butter and whole grain bread
What is quinoa? (complete protein on its own)
This post-exercise effect is when your body continues to burn extra calories even after you’ve finished working out.
What is afterburn
This compound found in leafy greens helps with blood clotting, but can interfere with certain blood-thinning medications like warfarin.
What is Vitamin K
This activity counts as exercise and therapy for many people—and yes, it often involves pulling weeds.
What is gardening
Closing your eyes during a balance exercise makes it easier because you can focus more.
False
This decision—choosing style over support—can make your feet look good and your balance worse.
What is improper footwear