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We should take care of our physical health and our _____ health. (fill in the blank)
mental, emotional, spiritual health
You get hydrated through food
Fact.
(As much as 20% of your hydration levels come from foods. Soups and produce are high in liquid content, which adds to your overall hydration)
This is the mass of nervous tissue which can be located inside your skull. It is responsible for every function
The brain.
How much weight did Morgan gain in 30 days?
24.5 pounds (24 and 25 pounds is acceptable)
These are elements that are essential for good health. Sodium and potassium are 2 very important ones for humans (as well as magnesium and calcium)
Minerals
What is the passing down of traits from a parent to a child.
Heredity or genetic
All fat is bad.
Myth.
You need some fat for your heart and brain health.
This is something we should do everyday that maintains or improves your physical health.
Exercise.
Fatigue, high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and trouble conceiving are symptoms that can be caused by
Infertility
Micronutrients that we need from food (and sunlight) to help the body carry out several body functions.
Vitamins.
What are some ways to avoid getting sick?
Wash your hands, eat nutritious foods, exercise, practice cleanliness, avoid alcohol and tobacco.
Being cold gives you a cold.
Myth.
How might a person feel or act when they don't get enough sleep?
Poor memory, Poor focus and concentration, Poor motor function, Weakened immune system, Feeling tired and having low energy, Less creativity, Poor decision making, Mood changes, Anxiety/depression, Having trouble regulate emotions
Difficulty speaking, Difficulty processing information, moving, and face drooping are sign/symptoms of.
a Stroke
Getting enough _______ is very important for many things: Bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of wastes, protecting joints and organs, and maintaining body temperature, keeping our skin healthy. (almost ever process in our body needs this.)
Water
What are some ways to take care of our health?
Eat healthy, exercise, practice safety, go to the doctor for checkups, be social, practice gratitude.
Owning a dog can increase the risk of heart disease
Myth.
The American Heart Association says owning pets improves mental health and may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lowering your risk for heart disease.
What are some things your brain does when you sleep?
Tissue and cell growth and repair, brain reorganizes and recharges itself. The brains stores information from the day and gets rid of waste. The part of the brain responsible for regulating our emotions is active when we sleep.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, nightmares, and depression can be caused by
Sleep Apnea
How much sleep should someone your age get each night?
8-10 hours.
What is the name of the hormone that is produced from the absence of light - it helps you sleep longer and better.
Melatonin
Humans are the only beings that cry due to emotion.
Fact.
You may see tears in other animals, but they don’t stem from emotions. That’s a human trait.
This is the process of converting our food into energy that our body can use.
Metabolism.
Each year, about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with this type of cancer. More than 50,000 will die from it this year.
Colon Cancer
What are some factors that play into a person needing more water that day.
Sweating (exercise, sports) Hot or humid weather, or being sick.