Diet and Nutrition
Personal Hygiene
Exercise
Sleep
Medical Care
100
This type of vitamin can be stored in body fat and does not need to be replenished every day.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
100
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
100
True or False: Muscle burns more energy when a person is at rest than fat does.
True
100
This age group has distinctly different sleep patterns than adults or children.
Adolescents
100
Foster Youth have Medi-Cal benfits available until what age?
Currently until 21; starting in 2014, until age 26.
200
This type of vitamin passes through your body when you urinate and needs to be replenished every day?
Water soluble vitamins
200
How often are the cells in our epidermis (skin) replaced?
Every 28 days
200
Exercising causes the body to produce a certain type of chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy, called what?
Endorphins
200
What is the body's circadian rhythm?
Internal biological clock
200
Who do you call if you want more information about keeping your Medi-Cal benefits?
Office of the Foster Care Ombudsman 1-877-846-1602
300
Minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called __________ because you only need very small amounts of them each day.
Trace Minerals
300
A healthy adult normally secretes approximately how much sweat per day?
One pint
300
Exercising decreases a person's risk to develop which cardiovascular diseases?
Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
300
Lack of sleep is linked to emotional troubles, such as what?
Feelings of sadness and depression
300
Why should you track your progress when taking medications?
To see if they are working well for you and your particular medical needs.
400
This vegetable is full of carotenoids that make vitamin A and help prevent eye problems.
Carrots
400
What foot ailment is commonly found in adolescents and is more likely to occur during warm weather?
Athletes Foot
400
What are the three parts of a well-balanced exercise routine?
Aerobic, strength, and flexibility training
400
What is the word for chronic trouble falling and staying asleep?
Insomnia
400
True or false: You have the right to say no to any medications or treatment.
True
500
What fraction of our bodies is made up of water?
About 2/3
500
What is the best way to stop germs from getting into your body?
Washing your hands often
500
An ancient practice that in Sanskrit language means to "yoke" or unite, the mind, body, and spirit.
Yoga
500
What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
500
Stopping medications abruptly can lead to what effect?
Withdrawal or serious side-effects.
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