Holiday Nutrition
What nutrient is found in meat, beans, nuts that helps the body grow and maintain muscle?
Protein
What organ delivers oxygen and nutrients through the body.
The heart
Name one habit that helps prevent people from getting sick.
Handwashing, sleeping, eating well, dressing warm, etc.
What is a support system?
The people closest to you that you can trust.
Family, friends, siblings, teachers, etc.
What should you always wear when biking, skating, or snow sledding?
What group of nutrients is found in whole grains, like oatmeal, brown rice, and whole wheat bread.
Carbohydrates
What is the name of the thick, sticky substance in your nose and throat that protects you from dust, pollen, and germs entering your respiratory system?
Mucus (snot, boogers, phlegm)
What does hand sanitizer do?
Kills the germs on your hands.
What is one way to get help if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
Talk to a friend, an adult, or teacher.
Take a walk or a break first if needed.
Why should you be careful roasting items over an open fire?
Burns or other accidents
Remember- stop, drop, & roll
What vitamin help you find illnesses? Hint: Found in oranges
Vitamin C
What body system protects you from germs or getting sick?
The immune system.
Where is the proper place to cough or sneeze if you don't have a tissue?
In the bend of the elbow
How many hours of sleep does an adolescent need every night?
9-12 hours recommended
What is it called when the body's temperature gets low enough to cause confusion or drowsiness?
Hypothermia
What food contains beta-carotene, helps to keep your skin and eyes healthy?
Carrots
Why does your body shiver when you are cold?
To make heat?
Movement=Heat
How does cold/dry weather affect your skin?
Becomes dry, itchy, cracked.
Important to use lotion
Name one healthy coping mechanism to deal with stress?
Exercise, journaling, listening to music, going for a walk, etc.
Many holiday plants like holly or mistletoe can be poisonous if eaten. What should you do if you ingest a harmful substance?
Call poison control (1-800-222-1222)
Possibly go to the emergency room
What vitamin is often called the "sunshine vitamin"? Often times people take this as a supplement in the winter.
Vitamin D
What do white blood cells do in the human body?
Fight infections in the body
High fever, body aches/chills, stomach ache, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting, etc.
The name for a condition that causes overwhelming feelings of sadness, worry, or loss of interest in activities.
Depression
How long can food be left out at room temperature before it needs to be put in the fridge or thrown away?
2 hours is recommended.