Vitamins/Minerals
Minerals
Minerals
You need foods containing _________ to develop strong bones.
What is Calcium - Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is required for vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signalling and hormonal secretion. All of these functions are important for healthy brain functioning and mental well-being. - Eating foods such as Yogurt, Cheese, Milk and Sardines are high in Calcium.
Sugars, fibers and starches are sources of
What is carbohydrates?
Total good health
What is wellness
This can result in poorer learning ability and also decrease your attention level
What is Sleep deprivation - Getting proper sleep is crucial for brain health and development. -Circadian rhythm controls your sleep-wake cycle. An altered sleep pattern can lead to increased eating and weight gain. -Regular eating pattern with protein in morning meals, snacks, and lunch as well as consuming most carbohydrates in the evening can help sleep patterns ALSO, Coffee, tea, or any other stimulants, should be consumed at circadian-neutral times (eg. Before 4pm)
Your body needs time to ________, which can sometimes be hard for people to do when they are constantly on the go.
What is Relax - Make yourself take a break. - Yoga is a great for of relaxation as well as incorporating naps into your day. Taking periodic homework breaks throughout the day enhances our ability to concentrate and remember what you are learning.
Females need about twice as much_________ as males
What is Iron - Iron is a mineral that is important for good health, it carries oxygen to all parts of the body. - Low iron levels can leave you tired, pale-looking and irritable. All factors that contribute to mental well-being. Eating foods such as spinach, tomato puree, edamame and lima beans are high in Iron.
The body needs protein to help maintain and replace
What is proteins
The health of the whole person
Holistic
_____________ can contribute to a persons being unable to sit long enough to eat or eat “on the go”.
What is Anxiety or overactivity - Anxiety can feel like a tense sensation in your stomach, the heightened sense of awareness you have about everything going on around you, and the slight fear or sense of dread. - - This heightened level of awareness creates stress of your body. - Heightened anxiety can also affect regular eating and sleeping patterns. Regular eating and sleeping patterns are important for mental well-being.
_______________ can be very therapeutic so try to incorporate _____________ into your day.
What is Laughter - Nothing makes you feel better about yourself or the work around you than a good laugh. - Laughter distracts you from the stress of the moment, helps you get out of your rut, gives you a sense of distance and perspective from worry and stress, forces a positive broader perspective about stress, and immediately improves mood.
To much _______ in your diet may contribute to high blood pressure.
What is Sodium - Sodium is an essential nutrient found in salt and many foods. Our bodies need a small amount of sodium to be healthy, but too much can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. - Foods that contribute to high blood pressure when consumed in excess include, breads, processed meals, soups and junk food.
Proteins are made up of
what is amino acids
Is achieved through good nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate sleep and routine examinations and immunizations.
What is physical wellness
It is recommended to have at least 20 - 30 minutes a day of this.
What is physical activity?
Particularly during the winter months, its easy to stay inside and not interact or communicate with others. However, staying in touch with __________ and ___________ is very important for mental well-being.
What is Friends and family - Email and texting is no substitute for a real life visit with a friend. Make a dael with yourself to stay in touch with friends and family. Schedule short coffee or lunch dates, movies or shopping excursions. By making yourself schedule times to get out of the house, you will be rewarded with the company and conversation of others
A nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.
What is Vitamin B12
Unused sugar turns into what in the body
What is fat?
The sugar in fruits has little effect on
What is blood sugar levels
According to research by the BC government, about 1 in 5 individuals in BC will experience significant mental health and ___________ problems leading to personal suffering and interference with life goals.
What is Substance use - Mental illness and problematic substance use affect people of all ages form all walks of life. - Can reduce food intake, alter utilization of nutrients and malnutrition. Therefore, optimizing nutritional intake is crucial in balancing mental wellness. - Regular alcohol consumption is also connected with irregular sleep problems which have been associated with enhanced stress and anxiety which have been shown to harm mental wellbeing.
Incorporating __________________ into your schedule keeps your body active and physically strong, which provides benefits for your mental well-being as it plays a role in reducing and preventing stress.
What is Exercise or physical activity - Exercise may include going for a walk, taking a bike rie, working in the garden, dancing to some music, do stretching and yoga, or lifting weights. - Remember to make time for yourself - Shoot for 30 minutes of exercise three times a week.
Lack of this vitamin may be one of the many factors that contribute to a depressed mood
What is Vitamin D - People who have depression go outdoors less, so they are less likely to have good amounts of vitamin D in their blood. - Did you know: exposing your skin to the sun to get vitamin D enhances your mood and energy.
Carbohydrates give us high amounts of quick
what is energy?
Nearly all foods contain
what is water?
HBV, HCV AND HIV can be transmitted through blood, body fluids and what?
What is sharing needles