Nutrition
What is the main source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
What is one benefit of regular exercise?
- can improve your muscle strength
- maintain a healthy weight
- lower risk of heart disease
- can reduce stress and anxiety
- can improve your overall mood
What does it mean to practice mindfulness?
A type of meditation that involves being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the moment without judgment or interpretation. It can help you relax your body and mind, and reduce stress.
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Helps you breathe by moving fresh air into your body and removing waste gases
What is one example of a healthy snack?
Name the vitamin that is important for strong bones. (hint: it helps the body absorb calcium).
Vitamin D
Name a type of exercise that improves flexibility.
Tai Chi, Pilates or Yoga
Name one common sign of stress.
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
Name the largest organ in the human body.
The skin
List one reason why is it important to stay hydrated?
Regulates body temperature, maintains healthy blood levels, helps you sleep better, to fight infections, improves brain functions, etc.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats can be found in meats and dairy products.
Unsaturated fats can be found in plants, vegetable oils, nuts, and fish.
How many minutes should adolescents engage in physical activity per day?
60 minutes
How can talking to a friend help with mental health?
Friends can provide support, they can relieve stress, make you feel better, can help find solutions to problems.
How does the circulatory system benefit the body?
Keeps organs, muscles and tissues healthy and working to keep you alive.
Name a harmful substance that should be avoided for better health.
Many answers
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you aim for each day?
4-5 servings
Describe the impact of exercise on mental health.
- can improve overall mood
- reduces stress and anxiety
- can ease depression by providing a sense of accomplishment
- can boost your self-esteem
- can help you sleep better
What is self-care?
The practice of establishing behaviors that promote health, well-being, and coping with illness.
What is the role of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients and energy.
What is the significance of getting enough sleep?
Improves brain performance, mood and health.
Name one sport Ms Watke played in college.
Volleyball
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What bone did Ms Watke break when she was little?
Nose
What is Ms Watke's favorite snack?
Apples