General Health Questions
Fill in the blanks: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, _________, __________, ____________, and not only the absence of disease or infirmity.
(You must name at least one for 100 points).
social, emotional, spiritual health
What is stress?
Stress is any demand placed on your brain or body. Any event or scenario that makes you feel frustrated or nervous can trigger it.
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
This mass of nervous tissue that is responsible for every function in our skull.
The brain.
How much sleep should someone your age get each night?
8-10 hours.
What is your favorite exercise?
DOUBLE POINTS: show us the exercise!
GREAT JOB !!!
What is the passing down of traits from a parent to a child called?
Heredity or genetic
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease. While it can occur as a reaction to stress, it can also happen without any obvious trigger.
This could be excessive worries that do not go away, even when there is no clear source for the anxiety or after the stressor is gone.
The circulatory system (your blood vessels).
What are the micronutrients called that we need from food (and sunlight) to help the body carry out several body functions?
Vitamins
This is an something we should do everyday that maintains or improves your physical (and emotional!) health.
Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily (where you are huffing and puffing).
What are some ways to avoid getting sick?
Name at least three for full points.
Answers may vary.
Examples: Wash your hands, eat nutritious foods, exercise, practice cleanliness, avoid alcohol and tobacco.
What's a good way to make your body relax and de-stress? Name at least two ways.
Answers may vary.
Examples: Spending time with friends/family, doing some of your favorite activities, spending time in nature, taking a bath, getting a good night's sleep.
(This is also how you can boost dopamine!)
Which organ filters waste and excess fluid from blood, helps to regulate blood pressure, and plays a role in producing hormones?
The kidneys
How might a person feel or act when they don't get enough sleep? Name at least two consequences.
Answers may vary.
Examples: poor memory, poor focus and concentration, poor motor function, weakened immune system, feeling tired and having low energy, less creativity, poor decision making, increased hunger for bad foods, mood changes, anxiety/depression, having trouble regulate emotions
Show me what a burpee is!
Do your best!
100 bonus points for proper form!
What are some ways to take care of our health? Name at least four for full points.
Answers may vary.
Examples: Eat healthy, exercise, practice safety, go to the doctor for checkups, be social, practice gratitude.
What is it called when you try to focus on the good things in your life every day, and being thankful for what you have?
Practicing gratitude.
What is the organ or system that acts as a first line of defense against infections and viruses?
Skin!
TRUE or FALSE:
McDonalds is a great restaurant to get your nutrition from.
For full points, explain WHY you are choosing your answer.
FALSE: Menu items are often high in fat, sugar, and sodium, and low in fiber and vitamins.
While some options like salads or grilled chicken can provide some nutritional value, a diet heavy in fast food can have negative health consequences.
What is the most powerful muscle in the human body?
The masseter muscle in our jaw.
What is the name of the hormone that is produced from the absence of light? This hormone helps you sleep longer and better, and is sometimes available as a supplement.
Melatonin
What is dopamine?
DOUBLE POINTS: How is it used in the body?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (chemical hormone), and it plays a role in pleasure, reward and motivation.
It plays a role in addiction as some drugs can trigger an unnatural amount of dopamine. This triggers the pleasure/reward pathway.
How many bones does an adult human have?
DOUBLE POINTS: How many teeth does an adult have?
Bones: 206
Teeth: 32
This is the process of converting our food into energy that our body can use.
Metabolism.
What are some factors that play into a person needing more water? Name at least two.
Sweating (exercise, sports), hot or humid weather, or being sick.