🍎 Nutrition
What food group is rice in?
Rice
What is one way to manage everyday stress?
Deep breathing, journaling, music, etc.
Why is it important to warm up before exercising?
To prepare your body for activity, increase blood flow, and reduce the risk of injury.
What substance in energy drinks and coffee can make you feel jittery?
Caffeine
What organ pumps blood through your body?
Heart
What nutrient builds and repairs muscles?
Protein
What part of the body controls emotions?
The brain
What type of exercise makes your heart beat faster?
Cardio
What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
Misuse is incorrect use; abuse is intentional harmful use
What is the body’s largest organ?
Skin
What does it mean to be "lactose intolerant"?
You can’t properly digest dairy products
What are two warning signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health?
Withdrawal from friends or activities, changes in sleep or eating habits, mood swings, or trouble concentrating
What is flexibility / why is it important?
Ability to move joints through full range of motion; prevents injury
Name one long-term effect of vaping or smoking.
Lung disease, addiction, cancer, etc.
What system controls your body using electrical signals?
Nervous system
What nutrient helps regulate body temperature and cushions organs?
Fat
What disorder causes extreme mood swings between highs and lows?
Bipolar disorder
What is the recommended number of hours teens should sleep for recovery?
8-10 hours
What is the name for the brain’s chemical "reward system" that drugs affect?
Dopamine system
What is the function of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen
What’s the term for the balance of energy taken in vs. energy burned?
Caloric balance
What is the term for someone avoiding social interaction due to intense fear of judgment?
Social anxiety
Name 1 way exercise can help improve your mental health.
It can reduce stress and improve mood.
What is addiction?
Addiction is a disease where the brain becomes dependent on a substance, causing cravings and loss of control over use.
What role do the kidneys play in maintaining your body’s health?
Kidneys filter waste and extra fluids from the blood to make urine.