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100
In Rummikub, how many tiles does each player start with?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
C. 14
Everyone starts with 14 tiles and races to be the first to play them all.
100
Which breakfast choice will usually help you stay full longer?
A. Toast with jelly
B. Toast with peanut butter
Peanut butter adds protein and fat, which can help keep you satisfied longer. serving has about 7–8 grams of protein and 16 grams of fat, mostly unsaturated fats.
100
Drinking a glass of warm milk before bed is proven to make you fall asleep faster.
False
Warm milk can be comforting and part of a relaxing bedtime routine, but it hasn’t been proven to actually make you fall asleep faster.
100
Why can eating a LOT of carrots actually make your skin look orange?
Beta-carotene, the orange pigment in carrots, can build up in your skin.
It’s called carotenemia. Beta-carotene is an orange pigment found in carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and other foods. Eat enough of it and the pigment can build up in your skin, especially on your palms and soles.
100
In the 1950s and ’60s, milk was often delivered in glass bottles. What nutrient in milk is especially important for strong bones?
Calcium
Calcium helps keep bones strong, which becomes especially important as we get older.
100
What simple activity after a meal can help with digestion and blood sugar?
Taking a short walk.
💡 Even a brief walk gets your body moving after eating.
200
What type of game pieces are used to play Mexican Train?
You might hear plenty of clicking around the table.
Dominoes
Mexican Train is played with dominoes, with players building their own trains and a shared Mexican Train.
200
Which is generally the healthier choice for your heart?
A. Butter
B. Olive oil
Olive oil
Olive oil has more heart-healthy unsaturated fat, while butter has more saturated fat.
200
Dark chocolate contains caffeine.
True
Dark chocolate naturally contains caffeine. The darker the chocolate, the more caffeine it usually has
200
Why does hitting your “funny bone” cause that weird tingling feeling?
A. A tendon moves
B. You’re actually hitting a nerve
C. Blood gets trapped
D. Two bones rub together
B. You’re actually hitting a nerve
The ulnar nerve runs close to the surface near your elbow. Hit it just right and you can feel that electric tingle all the way into your hand.
200
Before he was a movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger became famous for doing what?
A. Bodybuilding
B. Boxing
C. Wrestling
D. Track
A. Bodybuilding
Arnold won Mr. Olympia seven times and helped make weight training much more popular. Strength training also helps protect muscle and bone as we age.
200
Why is it important to get regular eye exams as you get older, even if you can still see well?
A. Your prescription always changes with age
B. Some eye diseases can develop without early warning signs
C. Reading glasses can damage your eyes
D. Eye exams prevent cataracts
.B. Some eye diseases can develop without early warning signs.
Some conditions, like glaucoma, can cause damage before you notice vision changes. Regular eye exams can help catch problems earlier.
300
The Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday of what month?
Hint: Think springtime, fancy hats, and mint juleps.
May
The Derby is held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs and is nicknamed “The Run for the Roses.”
300
Which food should you NOT rinse before cooking because it can actually spread bacteria around your kitchen?
A. Potatoes
B. Fresh berries
C. Raw chicken
D. Lettuce
C. Raw chicken
Washing raw chicken can splash bacteria onto your sink, counters, and nearby food. Cooking it thoroughly kills the bacteria—washing doesn't make it safer.
300
Your brain can sometimes mistake being tired for being hungry.
True
Poor sleep can change hormones that control hunger and make you want to eat more.
300
Why does your stomach sometimes growl even when you’re not hungry?
A. Your stomach makes extra acid
B. Your digestive tract moves gas and liquid
C. Your blood sugar drops
D. Your stomach shrinks between meals
B. Your digestive tract is moving gas and liquid
Those noises come from normal muscle contractions moving things through your digestive system. An empty stomach can just make them easier to hear.
300
What old-school playground equipment had kids climbing a tall metal frame shaped like a dome?
Jungle gym
Climbing worked your arms, legs, grip, and balance all at once. Playground time was basically a workout without calling it one!
300
Which change can sometimes be an early sign of illness in an older adult, even without a fever?
A. Sudden confusion
B. Gray hair
C. Feeling hungry earlier
A. Sudden confusion
💡 In older adults, a sudden change in thinking or behavior can sometimes be a sign of infection or another health problem.
400
Which of these sports was played at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
A. Basketball
B. Volleyball
C. Tennis
D. Figure skating
C. Tennis
Tennis was part of the 1896 Athens Olympics. Basketball and volleyball joined decades later, and figure skating first appeared at the Summer Olympics in 1908 before the Winter Games even existed.
400
If your appetite has gotten smaller, which can help you get enough calories and nutrients?
A. Add a nutritious smoothie or shake
B. Have a light snack before meals
C. Skip snacks so you're hungrier at dinner
D. Eat one large meal at the end of the day
A. Add a nutritious smoothie or shake
When eating enough is difficult, drinking some of your nutrition can help. A smoothie with milk or yogurt, fruit, and nut butter can pack calories, protein, and nutrients into something easier to finish.
400
Food can actually taste different when you’re stressed out.
True
Stress can mess with your sense of taste, so something you normally love might not taste quite as good.
400
Why can bruises become more common as we get older?
A. Blood gets thinner
B. Skin gets thinner and loses fat
C. Bones move closer to the skin
D. Blood vessels stop repairing
B. Skin gets thinner and loses some protective fat
With less cushioning under the skin, small blood vessels are easier to injure. Some medicines can make bruising easier too.
400
In the 1950s and ’60s, many girls had to change into what for school gym class?
A. A one-piece gym suit
B. Leggings and a T-shirt
C. Sweatpants and a hoodie
D. Their regular school clothes
A. A one-piece gym suit
Explanation: Many schools had required gym uniforms, and the one-piece gym suit with attached shorts became especially common. They were made for movement — although plenty of students probably wouldn’t call them fashionable!
400
Why is it important to tell your doctor about all vitamins and supplements you take?
A. They can replace some prescriptions
B. Some can interact with medications
C. Vitamins always affect blood pressure
D. Supplements stop working as you age
B. Some can interact with medications.
Even vitamins, herbs, and supplements can change how certain medications work, so it’s important to let your doctor or pharmacist know what you take.
500
There are 100 letter tiles in an English Scrabble set. Which letter appears more than any other?
Hint: It’s also the most commonly used letter in English.
E
There are 12 E tiles—more than any other letter in the game.
500
Which lunch gives you the best mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats?
A. Turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread + carrots + walnuts
B. Bean soup + crackers + an apple
C. Peanut butter sandwich + banana + yogurt
D. Ham sandwich + tomato soup + grapes
A. Turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread + carrots + walnuts
The turkey adds protein, whole-wheat bread and carrots add fiber, and walnuts provide healthy fats. It's a simple combination that covers all three.
500
Frozen vegetables lose most of their nutrients when they’re frozen.
False
Frozen vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh because they’re usually frozen soon after being picked.
500
Why can beets make your urine or stool look red or pink?
A. The red color isn’t fully broken down
B. They make more red blood cells
C. They irritate your digestive system
D. Their iron turns red
A. The red color isn’t fully broken down
Beet pigments can sometimes pass through your body and turn urine or stool pink or red. It’s called beeturia and is usually harmless after eating beets.
500
In the 1950s and ’60s, what jiggly food was used for everything from desserts to salads filled with vegetables?
Jell-O
Jell-O salads were huge! People mixed Jell-O with everything from fruit and vegetables to tuna and meat. Just because it was called a “salad” definitely didn’t mean it was healthy!
500
What is the safest way to keep track of several medications?
A. Take them when you remember
B. Use a medication list or organizer
C. Keep them all loose together
B. Use a medication list or organizer
💡 Staying organized can help prevent missed or doubled doses.
600
Which figure-skating jump is the ONLY major jump that takes off while the skater is moving forward?
A. Lutz
B. Salchow
C. Axel
D. Loop
C. Axel
The Axel takes off from a forward edge. That forward takeoff is also why it has an extra half-rotation.
600
Which statement about organic produce is most accurate?
A. It is always healthier than regular produce
B. It is grown using different farming standards
C. It always contains more nutrients
D. Regular produce should be avoided
B. It is grown using different farming standards
Organic refers mainly to how food is grown, including limits on certain pesticides and fertilizers.
You don’t have to buy organic to eat healthy! Regular and canned fruits and vegetables still give you plenty of nutrients and are often cheaper
600
Prunes aren’t actually the fruit’s real name—they’re just dried plums.
True.
A prune is simply a dried plum—and yes, they really can help keep you regular.
600
Why do onions make your eyes water when you cut them?
A. Their strong smell dries out your eyes
B. Cutting them releases a chemical that irritates your eyes
C. Onion juice gets into the air
D. Your eyes react to the smell
B. Cutting them releases a chemical that irritates your eyes
Cutting an onion starts a chemical reaction that releases an irritating vapor. Your eyes respond by making tears to wash it away. 🧅
600
Back in the day, ads for this fitness man promised to help turn a “97-pound weakling” into a muscle man. Who was he?
A. Charles Atlas
B. Bob Hope
C. Ed Sullivan
D. Walter Cronkite
A. Charles Atlas
Explanation: Charles Atlas ads were all over magazines and comic books. One famous ad showed a skinny guy getting sand kicked in his face at the beach — so naturally, the solution was to go home and build some muscles! His program used exercises you could do at home.
600
Why is it important to have your blood pressure checked even if you feel fine?
A. High blood pressure may have no symptoms
B. It tells you if you're dehydrated
C. It measures your heart rate
A. High blood pressure may have no symptoms
💡 That’s one reason regular blood pressure checks are important.
700
What do horses competing in the Kentucky Derby have in common?
A. They are all male
B. They are all three years old
C. They were all born in Kentucky
D. They have all raced in the Derby before
B. They are all three years old
The Kentucky Derby is specifically for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Fillies can compete too, although most Derby horses are male.
700
Which of these foods can interfere with certain medications if you suddenly start eating a lot more of it?
A. Spinach
B. Grapefruit
C. Potato chips
D. Blueberries
A. Spinach
Spinach is high in vitamin K, which can affect how warfarin works. You don't have to avoid it—the important thing is keeping how much vitamin K you eat consistent.
700
If you forget why you walked into a room, it means your memory is getting worse.
False
It happens at every age! Changing rooms can make your brain shift its attention and briefly lose track of what you were doing.
700
Why does scratching an itch feel good at first?
A. It removes the itch
B. It cools your skin
C. The mild pain briefly blocks the itch feeling
D. It increases blood flow
C. The mild pain briefly blocks the itch feeling
Scratching sends a mild pain signal that briefly distracts your brain from the itch.
700
In the 1950s, schools started paying more attention to children’s fitness after a study found American kids performed poorly at what?
A. Flexibility and strength tests
B. Swimming tests
C. Running a mile
D. Bicycle tests
A. Flexibility and strength tests
In the 1950s, American kids did surprisingly poorly on fitness tests compared with European kids. The results caught President Eisenhower’s attention and helped start a nationwide push to improve physical fitness in schools.
700
Why can some medications affect older adults more strongly than younger adults?
A. The body may process medicines more slowly with age
B. Medicine becomes stronger after age 65
C. Older adults absorb every medicine completely
A. The body may process medicines more slowly with age
💡 Age-related changes in the kidneys, liver, and body composition can affect how medications are processed.