Fueling Your Body
This type of fat, found in fish and nuts, is good for your heart and brain.
What are unsaturated fats (or omega-3 fatty acids)?
A 20-minute session of this activity has been shown to improve ADHD symptoms.
What is cycling?
Less than this many hours of sleep per night is considered harmful in the long term.
What is 6 hours?
Sam is always tired and struggles to focus in class. He stays up late on his phone. What could be causing his problem?
What is blue light from his phone reducing melatonin and delaying sleep?
True or False: Eating carbs at night automatically causes weight gain.
False! Eating carbs at night does not automatically cause weight gain—total daily intake matters more.
This macronutrient is essential for building muscle and repairing tissues.
What is protein?
Walking, jogging, and biking are examples of this type of physical activity.
What is aerobic exercise?
Name one health problem linked to chronic sleep deprivation.
What is anxiety, depression, obesity, or high blood pressure? (Any one)
Maria works out 3 times a week but still feels sluggish. She skips breakfast and only drinks coffee. What might help her energy levels?
What is eating a balanced breakfast with protein and healthy fats?
True or False: You need to sweat a lot for exercise to be effective.
False! Exercise can be effective even if you don’t sweat a lot. Strength training and walking can be beneficial without excessive sweating.
A healthy diet should be sustainable and include this type of carbohydrate, which provides long-lasting energy.
What are complex carbohydrates?
This kind of movement, where people move in sync, has been linked to increased self-esteem.
What is synchronized movement (or group exercise)?
This percentage of college students meet sleep recommendations—is it closer to 20%, 50%, or 80%?
What is 20%?
Jake gets sick often and has trouble concentrating. He eats mostly fast food and rarely exercises. What two things could he change?
What is eating healthier and adding exercise?
True or False: Hitting "snooze" on your alarm gives you extra quality sleep.
False! Hitting "snooze" disrupts sleep cycles and can make you feel groggier.
About 1 million deaths in the U.S. each year are linked to poor diet. This chronic disease is one of the biggest diet-related causes.
What is heart disease?
People who engage in regular exercise have a 20-35% lower risk of this outcome.
What is premature death?
Sleep affects this organ the most, impacting memory, focus, and emotional regulation.
What is the brain?
Alex gets 8 hours of sleep every night but still feels exhausted during the day. What might be affecting his sleep quality?
What is stress, poor sleep environment, or sleep disorders?
True or False: Muscle turns into fat if you stop working out.
False! Muscle and fat are two different types of tissue—muscle doesn’t "turn into" fat. If you stop exercising, muscle shrinks, but fat gain depends on diet and lifestyle.
Eating at least five servings a day of these two types of food is linked to higher GPAs in college students.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Strength training is great for building muscle, but it also improves this other health benefit, especially as we age.
What is bone health (or metabolism, or mental health)?
Sleep disorders affect 50 to 70 million Americans. This common sleep disorder leads to loud snoring and breathing interruptions.
What is sleep apnea?
Olivia goes to bed at a reasonable time but wakes up often. She also has trouble unwinding before bed. What are two things she could try to improve her sleep?
What is limiting screen time before bed and creating a relaxing nighttime routine?
True or False: You should avoid eating anything right before bed.
False! Light snacks before bed, like protein or complex carbs, can improve sleep quality.