Nutrition and Hydration
True or False: It is NOT okay to eat potato chips or candy bars once in a while.
What is FALSE? It IS okay to eat less healthy snacks on occasion, but eating healthier snacks more often.
True or False: A consistent bedtime is good to follow each night.
What is TRUE? A consistent bedtime will help to ensure a full nights rest.
True or False: If you come into contact with poison ivy and touch another part of your body or someone else it can spread.
What is TRUE? If you come into contact with poison ivy you should wash your hands with soap and water immediately.
It is important to make sure a _____ is present before swimming.
Who is Lifeguard or Parent?
True or False: Always were sunscreen if you are going outside.
What is TRUE? It is always a good idea to wear sunscreen when going outside, and especially if you plan to be outside for long periods of time.
The recommended amount of cups of water per day
What is 7-8 cups per day?
One thing that can be done right before bed time to help improve better sleep through the night
What is:
Removing screen time?
Relaxation techniques (ex: deep breathing)?
Take a bath/shower?
The first thing that you should do if you are stung or bitten by an insect/tick
What is tell an adult? If you are stung by a bee/wasp there is potential for an allergic reaction.
True or False: You don't have to wear a helmet for short bike rides, but always wear for long rides.
What is FALSE? ALWAYS wear a helmet, no matter how long the ride.
You should use SPF _____ or higher.
What is 30? The minimum SPF used for protection is 30.
Two ways to make water more enjoyable and easier to remember to drink
What is:
Get a cool water bottle?
Sugar free flavor packets?
The recommended amount of hours to sleep per night for adolescents
What is 9-11 hours?
A sign of the tick borne illness Lyme Disease
What is a Bullseye Rash? This type of rash is common if Lyme Disease was transmitted. If there is any swelling or changes in the site of the tick bite, see a doctor as soon as possible.
Name one thing you should have when swimming
What is:
Swim with a buddy?
Flotation devices?
Parent/lifeguard present?
The hours of the day when the suns rays are strongest.
What is between 10am and 4pm?
Name one way water can benefit your body
What is:
maintain your body temperature?
lubricate your joints?
transport nutrients/oxygen to cells in your body?
Another way of saying lack of sleep?
What is Sleep Deprivation? This can translate into feeling either hyper or irritable throughout the next day.
The rhyme to remember what poison ivy looks like
What is "Leaves of three leave them be"?
_____ markers can be found on the sides of the pool
What is Depth? Depth markers are important to pay attention to when swimming to ensure that no shallow diving occurs and that kids are able to stand if needed.
How often should you reapply sunscreen throughout the day?
What is every 2 hours? You should also apply more often if you have been sweating or swimming, regardless if the bottle says waterproof.
A student comes in to the nurses office and says they feel dizzy, lightheaded, their mouth is dry, and their pee is darker. What could this be?
What is dehydration? All of these could be signs of dehydration.
Name two reasons why sleep is important.
What is:
improve physical and mental health?
increase energy level?
healing and repair of cells and your heart?
The name of the oil found on the leaves of poison ivy (Hint: Starts with a 'U')
What is Urushiol?
The approximate number of kids that require medical attention each year due to bike injuries
What is 300,000? This is why is it so important to wear proper safety equipment when riding a bike.
A chemical in your skin that can protect you from sun damage by both reflecting and absorbing the UV rays from the sun.
What is Melanin?