Musculoskeletal/Skin
Name the body system that gives us structure, protects our organs, and allows us to move.
Musculoskeletal
What muscle contracts and flattens as you breathe, giving your lungs room to fill up with air?
The diaphragm
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should we be eating each day?
2-3 cups
Where does digestion begin?
in the mouth
What are the 5 senses?
sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell
What is the most important nutrient to keep bones strong?
Calcium
Cardiovascular exercises increase your heart rate and strengthen your heart. Which is the best example of this type of exercise, jumping rope or walking?
Jumping rope
To keep your brain and body healthy, you should eat a balanced diet containing foods from which 5 food groups.
protein, grains, dairy, fruit, vegetables
The name of the mechanical and chemical process that converts the food you eat into small particles that your body absorbs for nutrition and energy.
Digestion
What part of our body processes the complex sensory information we gather through our senses?
The Brain (temporal lobe-hearing, occipital lobe-vision, olfactory bulb-smell, parietal lobe-touch, taste)
How many layers of skin do we have?
Three
What organs work together as a team to provide our bodies with oxygenated blood?
the heart and lungs
Name a common food item that should be limited to due its low nutrition value and negative impact on your teeth.
Sugar
What is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach?
the esophagus
What part of the brain helps us with our balance?
Cerebellum
What do you call physical activity that makes bones and muscles stronger?
Exercise
As blood is pumping through our body, what gas it is sending to our body's organs and tissues?
Oxygen
Name an activity that would positively contribute to your mental well-being and overall health.
Varied answers accepted: healthy diet, adequate sleep, staying hydrated, doing things you enjoy, connecting to nature, spending time with friends, etc...
What does the small intestine absorb from the food we eat?
vitamins and minerals
What is the term for your body's ability to sense its position and movement without using your eyes, such as touching your nose with your eyes closed?
Proprioception
True or False: Only people with fair skin need to wear sunscreen.
False
What is the long tube-like structure of the Respiratory System that brings air from our mouth/nose to our lungs?
Trachea
Name a healthy habit that you want to continue into adulthood.
Answers vary, but may include: drinking water, brushing teeth, limiting sugar, getting a good night's sleep, exercising daily, avoiding drugs/alcohol/smoking, etc...
What organ absorbs water during the digestive process?
large intestine
What part of the brain controls involuntary muscles, such as breathing, the beating of your heart, and digestion?
the brainstem