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General Health/ Fun Facts

100

What are psychological symptoms of anxiety? A) irritability/ agitation B) inner tension C) fear of blackouts, seizures, heart attacks, death D) feelings of detachment E) all the above

E) all the above -Physical symptoms include: racing heart beat, fast breathing, tightness in chest, dry mouth, butterflies in stomach, urge to urinate, tremors, sweating.

200

True or False? Can you get tested for HIV and other STDs at the CSUEB Health Center on campus?

True. It is free with your bay card and up-to-date family pac.

300

True or False? Alcohol contributes to weight loss.

False. Alcohol has a high caloric value, which is why it contributes to weight gain.

400

What is the most effective way to weight loss? A) eat only 1-2 meals a day without exercise B) eat whatever you want, but exercise 1 hour a day. C) stop eating meals/ snacking after 7:00pm D) exercise daily AND eat healthily

D. exercise daily ANd eat healthily. If you want to lose weight you should increase the amount of activity you do every day and knock out 300-500 calories off your daily diet.

500

True or False? Smokers need to increase their Vitamin C.

True. Smoking drains the body of many essential vitamins and minerals, affecting your ability to absorb these vital nutrients; smoking causes most problems for Vitamin C.

Nutrition/ Diet

100

What are the 2 main types of fat? A) total, caloric B) trans, metabolic C) lean, fatty D) saturated, unsaturated

D. saturated, unsaturated

200

Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body. Which of the following are the healthier choices of carbs? A) pizza, biscuits, white bread B) wholemeal pasta, nuts, chickpeas C) sugary cereals, white rice, white pasta D) chocolate, soft drinks, cake

B. wholemeal pasta, nuts, chickpeas.

300

True or False? In terms of eating healthy, you should aim to eat a diet with higher proportion of animal proteins than plant proteins.

False. You should eat more plant proteins than animal proteins.

400

True or False? Thirst is a poor measure of dehydration and many drinks are themselves dehydrating.

True. Drinks such as alcohol and caffeine-containing drinks are dehydrating.

500

Vitamins and minerals are essential to the human diet. Specifically, what vitamin is most helpful for the nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, and alcohol-damaged tissues? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B1 C) Vitamin B2 D) Vitamin C

B. Vitamin B1

Exercise

100

Ideally, how much moderate exercise do professionals recommend to engage in, daily? A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 1.5 hours D) 2 hours

A. 30 minutes; even if it's in 15 minute increments!

200

Regular physical activity: A) helps circulatory system deliver oxygen and nutrients around the body B) alleviates feelings of depression and anxiety C) controls weight D) helps removal of toxins and waste products from your body E) all the above

E. all the above; and so much more!

300

True or False? People who suffer from depression can alleviate their symptoms by as much as 47% with regular aerobic exercise.

True. Exercise relieves depression, stress, and anxiety.

400

True or False? Exercise only has physical benefits.

False. It has psychological benefits: helps alleviate depression and anxiety, contributes to restful sleep, also lowers sadness, tension, and anger, boosts confidence and relieves stress.

500

Fill in the blank. A pound of body fat stores _______ calories. A) 100 B) 1000 C) 3500 D) There are no calories in body fat.

C. 3500