Healthy Habits
This everyday habit helps prevent cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.
What is brushing your teeth?
You can get sick from donating blood.
What is a myth?
This mental health condition is very common among college students and is often linked to stress and academic pressure.
What is anxiety?
Someone in the United States needs blood about every ___ seconds.
What is 2 seconds?
This fruit is known for being high in potassium and is often eaten to help prevent muscle cramps.
What is a banana?
Experts recommend adults get about this many hour of sleep per night.
What is 8 hours?
Myth or Fact: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
What is a fact?
Skipping this important meal can affect concentration and energy levels during class.
What is breakfast?
One blood donation can help save up to this many lives.
What is three lives?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is commonly found in foods like chicken, eggs, and beans.
What is protein?
Drinking enough of this helps regulate body temperature and keeps your organs functioning properly.
What is water?
Energy drinks can completely replace sleep.
What is a myth?
College students are often encouraged to talk to this campus professional for mental health.
What is a counselor or therapist?
This blood type is known as the universal donor.
What is O negative?
This vitamin supports the immune system and is commonly found in citrus fruits like oranges.
What is vitamin C?
This type of physical activity strengthens your heart and lungs. Examples include running, swimming, and cycling.
What is cardio (aerobic exercise)?
Washing your hands regularly helps prevent the spread of disease.
What is a fact?
Pulling an “all-nighter” often leads to poor memory, reduced focus, and lack of this essential need.
What is sleep?
This blood disorder primarily affects people of African descent and often requires blood transfusions.
What is sickle cell disease?
This type of fat is considered healthier and is found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil.
What is unsaturated fat?
This habit—often skipped by college students—helps detect health problems early.
What are routine checkups?
Stress can affect both your physical and mental health.
What is a fact?
Regular exercise can help reduce stress by releasing these “feel-good” chemicals in the brain.
What are happy chemicals?
This organization collects blood donations and is hosting tonight’s event.
What is the American Red Cross?
Drinking too many sugary beverages like soda can increase the risk of developing this condition.
What is diabetes?