Stress/Anxiety
What are the 3 main types of response to stress?
Fight, flight, or freeze
Name an example of a positive/healthy coping mechanism.
Prayer, friends/family, meditation, journaling, exercise, etc.
What mineral found in dairy products helps build stronger bones?
Calcium
Exercises involving yoga and stretching help to increase _________ and _________?
Flexibility and balance
What is the longest, strongest bone in the body?
Femur
What is eustress or "good stress"?
A positive/beneficial type of stress that motivates you to get things done. Feel-good chemicals called endorphins are released.
Name an example of an negative/unhealthy coping mechanism.
Procrastination, over-eating, alcohol/drug usage, etc.
How much of your plate should be made up of fruits/vegetables at each meal?
Half
What kind of exercise helps to get your blood flowing?
Cardiovascular/aerobic exercise
Where is 99% of the body's calcium stored?
Bones and teeth
What makes anxiety a disorder?
Anxiety becomes chronic and impacts daily life/functioning.
"I am worthy" "I am smart" "I am loved" etc.
What is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world?
Iron
An ancient Chinese martial art in which you perform a series of movements in a slow manner with coordinated breathing.
Tai Chi
Approximately how much of your body weight is muscle?
40%
In your own words, describe the difference between stress and anxiety.
Stress: Reaction to external demands, often temporary and tied to a specific situation.
Anxiety: More internal and persistent, often without an immediate trigger.
Give an example of negative self-talk. BONUS: Transform it into a positive phrase.
"I can't do anything right" -> "I am going to try my best"
"I keep messing up" -> "I am learning from my mistakes"
How much of your daily grains intake should come from whole grains?
Half
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends you perform stretching exercise a minimum of ___ times per week.
2 times per week
What does the left side of the brain control?
Logic and speech
How many types of anxiety disorders are there?
11
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
A grounding method that involves acknowledging 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
Older adults may have a decreased ability to absorb which vitamin?
B-12
What does HIIT stand for and what does it consist of?
High Intensity Interval Training.
Cardio exercise which alternates short periods of intense activity with lower intensity recovery periods.
What does the right side of the brain control?
Creative thinking