Sleep
How many hours of sleep does a 3rd grader need per night?
8-9 hours
Where would you rather go:
McDonald's OR Pancheros?
Either one! We should understand that restaurant foods that look healthy can still be high in fats and salts.
How much exercise should you aim for each day?
1 hour
TRUE/FALSE
Your heart is like a muscle.
True
When we go to sleep, our ___ slows down.
heartrate, blood pressure
What’s one healthy thing to eat for breakfast?
fruit, eggs, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, milk, etc.
What is a way to incorporate walking into your day?
Frisbee or catch. Walk during ad breaks. Play a sport. Any acceptable answer.
Your heart beats ____ each day
a) one thousand
b) tens of thousands
c) hundreds of thousands
d) millions
b) tens of thousands
What’s one thing that sleep regulates?
hormones, weight
What's a source of protein?
meat, eggs, seafood
What are two different ways to exercise each day?
Sports, ride your bike, clean your house, jump rope.
Your heart is about the size of your… A) Fist B) Nose C) Foot d) Head
A) Fist
What’s a problem we can get from not having enough sleep?
weight gain, moodiness, hormonal imbalance, (any other acceptable answer)
Why is breakfast important?
Helps your body know the day has started
Helps your performance in school
Helps regulate your circadian rhythm
What is a risk of not exercising each day?
Name 2 parts of the cardiovascular system.
Heart, blood, veins, arteries, capillaries.
What’s a health benefit of getting enough sleep?
good mood, high energy levels, healthy heart, healthy weight, etc.
What’s cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a lipid (fat) found in egg yolks, meat, fish, and salad dressings, and even desserts!!!!!!!
Why is physical activity important?
Regulates weight, helps you sleep better, improves your mood.
Our cardiovascular system cycles ___ and ___.
(Name TWO things)
Blood, nutrients, oxygen, hormones, other acceptable answers.