Health & Wellness
What are the three main areas of health?
Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social Health
Which organ pumps blood throughout your body?
The Heart
What nutrient helps build and repair your body?
Protein
What is physical activity?
Movement that uses your body and energy.
Why do our bodies need sleep?
To rest and recover.
Which area of health includes your feelings and emotions?
Mental/Emotional
Which organs help you breathe by taking in oxygen?
The Lungs
What does hydration mean?
Having enough water or fluids in your body.
What is exercise?
Physical activity you do to improve health or fitness.
What is a routine?
Things you regularly do, often in the same order.
What is one example of taking care of your physical health?
Exercise, Sleeping enough, eating nutritious foods, or drinking water.
Which organ controls your thoughts, memory, and movement?
The brain.
What does serving size tell you on a nutrition facts label?
The amount of food the label's information describes.
Does walking your dog count as physical activity?
Yes.
What is caffeine?
A substance that can make you feel more awake.
What does wellness mean?
Your overall state of health and well-being.
Which organ helps break down food after you eat?
The Stomach
A snack has 120 calories per serving and two servings. How many calories are in the whole package?
240 Calories.
What does fitness mean?
How well your body can handle physical activity.
Name one habit that can help you sleep better.
Follow a regular bedtime, put away screens, or have a calming bedtime routine.
A person exercises but feels stressed and has unhealthy relationships. Are all three areas of health being cared for? If not, which areas of mental health are not being cared for?
No, Mental/emotional and Social Health also need attention.
Why is it important to take care of your body's organs?
They perform important jobs that keep your body working and healthy.
You have $20 for groceries, but your cart costs $25. What is one smart decision you could make?
Remove an item, choose a less expensive option, or adjust your shopping list.
Someone works all day and has no gym membership. What is one realistic way to become more active?
Take short walks, dance, bike, or do exercise at home.
Someone stays up late, skips breakfast, and feels tired at work. Name two realistic improvements.
Examples: Go to bed earlier, eat breakfast, drink water, and add short periods of activity.