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100

True or False: All middle school aged kids need the same amount of sleep each night?

False - It is recommended that kids between the ages of 10-15 get between 8-12 hours of a sleep a night, but the exact amount varies.

100

What does a calorie measure?

A) body fat        B) energy

C) weight           D) height

B) energy

100

What is one possible outcome or product of "Good Stress"?

Motivates

Focus/Attention

Short term

Exciting

Improves Performance

100
What is "Zoom Fatigue"?

Zoom fatigue is the body's reaction to long periods of time on the screen (on zoom), and creates feelings of tiredness, trouble paying attention and staying focused.

100

What percent of your plate should be filled with fruits and veggies?

50%

200

How many minutes of 'activity' is recommended for kids each day?

60 minutes

200

Pretend a scoop of ice cream and a banana each have 24 grams of sugar in them. Explain why the banana is still the healthier option?

Unlike the ice cream, the banana contains many of the essential nutrients in it, so while you are consuming sugar, you are also receiving healthy elements. The ice cream does not include other healthy nutrients.
200

What is one possible outcome or product of "Bad Stress"?

Anxiety or concern

Long term affects

Decreases performance

Feels very unpleasant

Feels like it is not in our control

200
Berkeley will soon become the first city in the USA to ban junk food at check out stands in grocery stores. Items such as chips, sodas and cookies will no longer be sold within a 3 feet radius of checkout stands. How many grams of ADDED sugar must an item have to be included in this ban?

A) 20 grams             B) 5 grams

C) 2 grams              D) 9 grams


B) 5 grams

200

What is the only fruit that contains seeds on the outside?

Strawberry

300

There are two different types of clothing that should be changed every day for a fresh set. What are they?

Underwear and socks

300

Calcium, Sodium, Zinc, Iodine, Magnesium, Potassium. These are all examples of what essential nutrient?

Minerals

300

Define "what is stress"?

Because there can be different ways to correctly identify stress, any answer that demonstrates clarity on the topic will receive credit.

Stress is your body's reaction to situations that challenge you.

300

True or False: Amidst the Corona Virus pandemic, it has been reported that 1 in 3 people are suffering from some form of depression/anxiety.

True

300

Between 2000 and 2015, the worlds average global life expectancy grew by how many years?

A) 5           B) 7

C) 10         D) It did not grow

A) 5 

400

What are the 3 most essential things one must consider in regards to hygiene and Covid-19...in other words, you should practice these 3 things daily.

Mask Wearing

Hand Washing

Social Distance

400

I am one of the Essential Nutrients. Without me, you won't last very long. I make up about 60% of the adult body. What am I?

Water

400

Which NBA player won the Author Ash Award for Courage for his willingness to speak out regarding Mental Health and Anxiety and depression?

Kevin Love

400

Due to wildfires throughout California, the air quality has been a hot topic recently. The air quality index (AQI) has been tightly monitored. At what AQI does in person P.E. get cancelled?

A) 150          B) 100

C) 125)         D) 200

A) 150

400

Cigarettes have at least _____ number of chemicals known to cause cancer.

A) 10           B) 90

C) 70           D) 100

C) 70

500

What are the 4 parts of physical health that were discussed in class?

Exercise, Sleep, Hygiene and Nutrition

500

There are 3 Essential Nutrients that provide the body with energy. What are they?

Carbs, Fats, Protein

500

Name 3 ways to cope with stress or de-stress?

Stop over-scheduling         De-clutter your space

Make sleep a priority         Create music

Make time for play             Dance

Listen to music

Build something

500

The Tennessee Titans were scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Why was the game postponed?

The game was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak  within the Titans organization, including 4 players and several staff.

500

Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

A) Sugar           B) Fats

C) Carbs           D) Cholesterol

C) Carbs

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