Health

Micros and Macros

100

These are made up of vitamins and minerals that our bodies require to stay healthy.

Micronutrients

200

These are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy.

Macronutrients

300

What are the three macronutrients?

Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats.

400

Which unit of measurement do we use to measure energy that we take into our bodies?

Calories

500

This nutrient's primary function is to provide structure to our tissue. 

Protein

Vitamins and Minerals

100

This vitamin provides a boost to your immune system and plays a vital role in the body's healing process. 

Vitamin C

200

How to we acquire/intake most of the vitamins and minerals that we require?

Through our diet.

300

Weakness, fatigue, and soreness of arms and legs can occur when we are deficient this important vitamin.

Vitamin C

400

This mineral contributes to healthy bones. 

Calcium 

500

It is important to take this vitamin, particularly in the winter time, because we don't get the amounts that we need from the sun. 

Vitamin D

Necessary Elements

100

These are compounds that cause problems in your body if their numbers become too high. 

Free Radicals

200

These are molecules that can fend off free radicals. 

Antioxidants

300

When free radicals outnumber antioxidants, it can lead to a state called

Oxidative Stress

400

Alcohol, smoking, and pollution are just a few things that can cause a build up of these in our bodies. 

Free radicals

500

These help reduce inflammation, which is a risk factor for heart disease. In addition, they also have other potentially beneficial effects on heart health.

Polyphenols

Miscellaneous

100

This is crucial for boosting your mood, ability to focus, and immune system. Don't skimp on it. 

Sleep

200

This boosts mood, energy levels, ability to focus, and helps you get a better sleep at night. 

Exercise

300

A situation where everyone involved gains. 

Win win

400

Possessing this kind of thinking can contribute to reduced blood pressure and better cardiovascular health. It can also contribute to better coping skills and more efficiency in managing stress and anxiety. 

Positive Thinking

500

The opposite of an pessimist. 

Optimist

Mental Health Disorders

100

People who feel sad or down for prolonged periods of time are said to have this...

Depression

200

People who suffer from nightmares or flashbacks of traumatic events are said to suffer from this...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

300

These people may starve themselves and or exercise excessively to lose weight. Regardless of how thin they become, they perceive themselves as large. They are suffering from...

Anorexia

400

People with this, feel pangs of anxiety which are only alleviated when they perform a specific action. 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

500

People who suffer from this, have an intense fear of a particular object or thing. 

Phobia