Sleep
Name one benefit of getting enough sleep.
Energy conservation, restores physical health, brain function, maintenance of immune system, better mental health, helps maintain weight, decreases risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
According to Canada’s Food Guide, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
½ of your plate
True or False: Getting enough physical activity is crucial to good mental and physical well-being.
True. Exercise acts as a natural mood booster, reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. It also strengthens your heart and lowers your risk of major diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
True or False: Ontario Tech offers mental health supports such as therapy, mental health peer mentors, and mindfulness workshops, which are all included in your tuition fees.
True
True or False: Having 3 or more alcoholic drinks per week increases your risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke?
True. Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health states that there is a continuum of risk associated with weekly alcohol use.
According to Canada’s 24 hour Movement Guidelines, how much sleep should you get per night?
7-9 hours per night
True or False: Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh fruits and vegetables?
True. Choose frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars, added seasonings, or breading or rich sauces.
According to Canada’s 24 hour Movement Guidelines, how many minutes of exercise should you get per week?
150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
What is stigma around mental health?
A negative stereotype surrounding mental health conditions that may result in people delaying seeking help.
How long should you wait between each alcoholic drink?
60-90 minutes
What is the primary hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps control your sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
True or False: Fad diets are the healthiest way to lose weight because you lose the weight quickly.
False. Although they may be a quick way to lose weight, fad diets are often worse for your health and are not a sustainable way to lose weight.
According to Canada’s 24 hour Movement Guidelines, how many times should you participate in muscle strengthening exercises per week?
At least 2 times per week.
1 in ___ Canadians will directly experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime.
1 in 5
True or False: Young adults that start using cannabis regularly early in life are more likely to experience psychosis or schizophrenia?
True. They are also more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
What stage(s) of sleep are memories consolidated?
REM sleep and deep NREM sleep (these are the stages of sleep where your body resets for the next day). *Sleep is important for studying!!*
What is the difference between a vegan and vegetarian diet?
A vegan diet excludes all meat and animal products (meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy and eggs), including fashion/clothing made from animal products (like leather, wool, silk). A vegetarian diet often excludes meat, poultry, fish and seafood.
What macronutrient is the essential building block for muscle growth and repair after a heavy resistance workout?
Protein
75% of mental health conditions are present by what age?
How many drinks in a short period of time is considered Binge drinking?
4-5 drinks
DAILY DOUBLE! Why is sleep important in weight management?
Sufficient amounts of sleep manage hormones involved with fullness and satiety (ghrelin and leptin), blood sugar levels (insulin), and stress (cortisol), leading to reduced cravings, and better insulin sensitivity.
What is the most common mineral deficiency?
Iron deficiency
In Canada, how many people meet physical activity recommendations?
Only 15% of Canadian adults and 9% of children and youth meet recommendations.
Daily Double! What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is usually caused by an external trigger such as an exam or a job interview, and it affects everyone. Anxiety is persistent, excessive worries that can occur even in the absence of an external trigger.
What is an opioid?
A class of drugs used to reduce pain that can be prescribed by doctors, but can also have serious risks and side effects.