Brainy Foods
What is a fruit that is known as a "brain food" because it's high in antioxidants and vitamin C?
a. orange b. blueberries c. banana
blueberries!
What is the "sunshine vitamin" that helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth?
a) Vitamin C b) Vitamin D c) Vitamin A
vitamin D!
What is the recommended amount of sleep for elementary school children each night?
a) 6-8 hours b) 8-10 hours c) 9-11 hours
9-11 hours!
What part of the brain is responsible for feeling touch?
a) Cerebrum b) Spinal cord c) Brainstem
Brainstem!
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
a) A bird b) A tree c) An echo
AN ECHO!
What is a type of fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain health?
a) Tuna b) Salmon c) Cod
salmon!
What mineral is essential for muscle and nerve function, and is found in bananas and leafy greens?
a) Calcium b) Iron c) Potassium
potassium!
What activity can help keep the brain sharp by challenging it?
a) Watching TV b) TikTok c) 500 Piece Puzzle
500 piece puzzle!
What helps messages travel between nerve cells in the brain and body?
a) Blood cells b) Neurotransmitters c) Oxygen
Neurotransmitters!
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but contain no matter. What am I?
a) A piano b) A doorbell c) A keyboard
keyboard!
What is a vegetable that contains choline, a nutrient important for memory and brain development?
a) Carrot b) Broccoli c) Tomato
broccoli!
What vitamin is important for healthy eyesight and is found in carrots and sweet potatoes?
a) Vitamin B b) Vitamin A c) Vitamin K
vitamin A!
What is a healthy way to manage stress that can benefit both the brain and body?
a) Eating junk food b) Watching cartoons c) Deep Breathing
Deep Breathing!
What is the name of the fatty substance that insulates nerve cells and helps messages travel faster?
a) Myelin b) Collagen c) Keratin
Myelin!
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
a) Footsteps b) A trail c) money
footsteps!
What is a nut that is a good source of vitamin E, which is important for thinking?
a) Almond b) Peanut c) Walnut
almonds!
What mineral is crucial for making red blood cells and is found in foods like beef and spinach?
a) Magnesium b) Zinc c) Iron
iron
What is a type of exercise that gets the heart pumping and increases blood flow to the brain?
a) Walking slowly b) Lifting Weights c) Playing Soccer
Playing Soccer!
What is the name of the area of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and forming memories?
a) Prefrontal cortex b) Amygdala c) Hypothalamus
Amygdala!
I am not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air.
What am I?
a) A tree b) Fish c) Fire
fire!
What is a whole grain that provides complex carbohydrates, which are the primary fuel for the brain?
a) Rice b) Oatmeal c) Pasta
oatmeal
What vitamin is necessary for proper immune function and is found in citrus fruits and strawberries?
a) Vitamin D b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin E
vitamin c!
What part of the body controls all of the other parts and allows us to think, feel, and move?
a) Heart b) Brain c) Stomach
What part of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement and balance?
a) Cerebellum b) Hippocampus c) Amygdala
Cerebellum!
I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
a) Gold b) Silver c) Pencil lead
Pencil Lead!