What portion of our plate should be protein?
1/4 plate protein
Exercise is good for the body and the ____
Mind
What is 1 food that helps relax muscles?
Low fat dairy, meat, eggs, fish, seafood, green leafy vegetables, nuts, tofu, and whole grains.
People who go to therapy are weak.
False
How many servings of vegetables are we supposed to have daily?
5-13 servings/day
Example: 1 cup leafy greens, 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or canned vegetable, 1/2 cup of vegetable juice
How many minutes of exercise should you include in your daily routine?
30
How many hours of sleep do you need per day?
7-8 hours
Different types of therapy may work better for different people.
True
Diets rich in food containing fiber such as fruits can protect against certain types of cancer.
True
(other high fiber foods include vegetables and whole grains)
What is a form of exercise that is considered a cardio workout?
"Mental silence" that reduces stress......
Meditation
Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed mental health problem for children and teens.
True
Because diets in salt are associated with adverse health effects, guidelines recommend limiting sodium intake to less than _____ mg per day.
2300 mg
(that's only 1 teaspoon of salt!!)
Running
Chewing this can alleviate cortisol (stress hormone) levels causing your stress to reduce.....
Gum
Anger management is learning how to suppress your anger.
False
(Anger management is designed to help your recognize the signs that you are becoming angry and help you calm down before you actually get angry)
True or False: white rice is the healthiest type of rice
False
Healthier alternatives include brown rice and wild rice
This activity is part of our every day routine, but can be a good source of exercise when we choose to skip the elevator!
Stairs
If we do not get enough of this, we often become tired and more stressed during our day to day activities
sleep
True or False: There is only one type of therapy that works for everyone
False
there are many different types and different things work for different people