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What is the highest grossing movie of all time
Avatar, it grossed almost 3 billion dollars!
What is neurogenesis?
The process by which new neurons are formed in the brain! Neurogenesis supports learning and memory
What are the 3 macronutrient categories?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
How much hours of sleep should an adult (18-60 years old) be getting a night
7+ hours!
Adults need to exercise more than 5 hours/week to get any meaningful benefits
FALSE. It is important to walk the middle path with exercise. Often, rigid time limits or routines around exercise do more harm than good.
What is the oldest sport in the world
Wrestling, it has roots back to 15,000 BCE
What is the name of the stress hormone?
Cortisol
What does it mean to increase awareness surrounding nutrition?
To be mindful of how certain foods/food groups make you feel. To acknowledge that everyone's diet can and will look different! To pick a diet that works best for you and your lifestyle
How many hours of sleep should an adolescent (13-18 years old) be getting a night?
8-10 hours
Focusing on weight loss/weight gain alone will ensure proper nutrition
FALSE. Diets that focus on weight metrics often provide poor nutritional balance. It is important to view nutrition holistically!
Which marine animal "holds hands" with peers while they sleep?
Sea otters
What are the four categories of exercise we learned about
Aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and strength and balance
Give 3 examples of foods in your diet that are high in protein
Ex: yogurt, lentils, tofu, eggs, meat
Explain/give an example of what a middle path looks like when one might be experiencing too little or too much sleep?
Recognizing that too much sleep or too little sleep can be harmful. It is important to find balance and walk the middle path!
Only 10% of adults are getting insufficient sleep
FALSE. The CDC estimates 30% of adults and 70% of adolescents are getting insufficient sleep
This artist famously painted The Last Supper and was also an engineer and scientist
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the middle path with regards to exercise?
It is important to walk the middle path between excessive exercise and no exercise. It is important to remember to add to your lifestyle, not restrict! Excessive exercise can serve as a neutralizing behavior!
Why is important to be mindful of your nutrition as you are learning something new (like in treatment)?
When we are learning new things, our brain uses even more energy than typical! We need to be mindful of nutrition to maximize our learning
List 2 sleep hygiene tips you want to add to your routine
Having a consistent bedtime, saving you bed for sleep, creating a comfortable environment, removing screens, engaging in regular exercise, etc.
Your body absorbs nutrients better when you eat a balanced diet
TRUE. A benefit of proper nutrition is improved absorption of nutrients from food.
What is synesthesia?
The association of sounds with colors
List 2 benefits of exercise
Improves mood, reduces stress and anxiety, increases speed of neurogenesis, reduces cortisol and adrenaline, improves self-confidence, increases energy, etc.
List 2 benefits of getting proper nutrition
Impacts the production of serotonin, impacts inflammation, improves absorption of nutrients from food, impacts neural pathways between the brain and gut, decreases the risk of depression, improves energy
List 2 benefits of getting proper sleep
Improves concentration and productivity, improves ability to accurately interpret social interactions, improves problem-solving ability, enhances learning and memory, improves immune function, decreases risk of suicide, mitigates relapse
Muscular fitness is most important to your overall health
FALSE. Embracing a wide variety of exercise is best for your health and helps you explore new activities.