Exercise
Healthy food choices and ________ are both necessary for optimal health.
Physical activity/exercise
What type of bird is the largest living species?
Ostrich
What percentage of the body's fuel is needed for the brain?
20%
What were the Three Stooges' names?
Moe, Larry, and Curly
How many tons of food is passed through the human GI tract in an average lifetime?
66 tons
(132,000 pounds)
What percentage of adults in the US meet the guidelines for exercise?
20%
What is the world's largest mammal?
Blue Whale
What is the energy source for the brain?
Glucose
In what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What is the main source in shaping the gut microbiota?
Diet
Name one way physical activity benefits your health.
Improves bone health
Helps maintain healthy body weight
Improves overall well-being
Reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)
Helps prevent diabetes
Reduces the risk of cancer
What is the only kind of bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What are the main parts of the Mediterranean diet?
Whole grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Seeds, Olive oil, Beans, Nuts, Legumes
Fish & Seafood
Poultry, Eggs, Yogurt, Cheese
Wine in moderationWhat was Elvis Presley's middle name?
Aaron
What causes food allergies?
Occurs when the body sees a food protein as a foreign substance and stimulates the immune system.
The 2nd time the food is eaten the immune system triggers an allergic reaction.
What can enhance postural stability and balance?
Flexibility
What kind of dog is Snoopy from Charles M. Schultz's "Peanuts"?
A beagle
What is an overarching term used to describe a multitude of brain diseases and their symptoms?
Dementia- an overarching term used to describe a multitude of brain diseases and their symptoms.
Common symptoms- memory loss, impaired judgement, personality changes, and an inability to perform daily activities
Includes: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, other dementias
What starts with T, ends with a T, and is filled with T?
Name the 9 common food allergens?
Milk
Eggs
Peanuts
Nuts
Fish
Shellfish
Wheat
Soy
Sesame
What is this phrase describing?
The more you do, the more you are capable of doing
The overload principle
What is a baby squirrel called?
A kitten or Kit
What nutrients help to lower the risk of dementia?
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Flavonoids (phytonutrients found in plants, fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea, and wine)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
What is the name of the famous American singer known as the "Queen of Soul"?
Aretha Franklin
What is the fiber that serves as a food supply for beneficial bacteria that is in nuts and fruit?
Prebiotic- fiber that serves as a food supply for beneficial bacteria. Ex- nuts, fruit
Probiotic- live bacteria consumed and temporarily lives in the colon ex- yogurt, fermented foods (pickles)