Sleep
How much sleep do teenagers need on average per night?
Teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours.
How much exercise is recommended for teenagers 12-17?
1 hour of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity per day.
Why can boredom be risky?
Boredom is a signal to us that we need to challenge ourselves or spark an interest as it is commonly associated with unhealthy coping mechanisms and could lead to unhealthy patterns of behavior.
Name 5 sources of animal or plant based protein
Chicken, beef, turkey, lentils, soy, beans, eggs, nuts, dairy, etc.
What is a cover letter?
A one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job, along with your resume. Your cover letter will aim to convey to the employer why you're a great candidate for the role.
How much sleep do adults need on average per night?
Adults 18+ need on average 7-9 hours of sleep.
What is an example of a strengthening exercise?
Push up, lifting weights, squats, pull ups, etc.
Name 2 of your favorite healthy hobbies
Reading, crafts, sports, playing outside, etc.
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half your plate.
Explain the difference between expenses and income.
Expenses are the things that will cost you money (food, rent, phone bill, etc). Income is the money that you make from a job or other sources of income.
What does REM sleep stand for?
Rapid eye movement
How would you calculate your heart rate without a monitor or device?
Count your heart beats for 6 seconds and multiply it by 10.
Name 2 new leisure activities you would like to try.
Rock climbing, hiking, skateboarding, gardening, reading, etc.
Name 1 source of healthy fats?
Nuts, seeds, avocados, fish, vegetable oils, etc.
Taxes are typically due by the end of what month?
April
Name 5 benefits to getting a good night's sleep.
Improved attention, memory, mood, energy, cognition. Reduced risk of disease, accidents or premature death, etc.
Name 3 examples of exercise you could do that don't include going to the gym or sports.
Walking, raking leaves, playing on the playground, shoveling snow, taking the stairs, ride your bike, skateboarding, etc.
Name 5 leisure activities
Gardening, reading, crafting, sports, baking, photography, museums, visiting family, movies, etc.
Name 5 benefits of a balanced diet
Improved heart health, mood, memory, sleep, quality of life, etc.
What is the difference between gross and net income?
Gross pay is earned wages before payroll deductions (taxes, EI, CPP, pension, etc). Net pay is earned wages after payroll deductions (the amount of money that will actually receive on your paycheck and in your bank account).
There are two recommended lengths of naps you should take if you need a nap to make up for lost sleep, how long are they?
It is recommended that you nap in 20 minute or 90 minute intervals to decrease grogginess.
Name 5 benefits of being physically active.
Improved sleep quality, attention, memory, skin health, bone health, flexibility, social connections, mood. Reduced risk of cancer, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
What is leisure?
Activity that is done freely in free time for the sake of enjoyment. Must be healthy or growth oriented. It provides the opportunity to take back control.
Why is it important to pay attention to your nutrition when struggling with substance use disorders?
Substance use can have an impact on your digestive functions, absorption, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, this in conjunction with poor nutritional intake can lead to many nutritional deficits. Recovery is the time to let your body heal from all that it has been through and having a balanced and healthy diet helps the body to recover.
Name one member of the backstreet boys
Nick, Kevin, AJ, Brian, Howie