Nutrition
True or false: bananas, cooked spinach, cooked broccoli, mushrooms, and peas are all good sources of potassium
True
Good sources of potassium include bananas, cooked spinach, cooked broccoli, mushrooms, and peas as well as potatoes, avocados, tomatoes and many types of seafood.
True or false Chronic Fatigue is a normal part of the aging process?
False
This promotes sleep health in older adults
regular sleep schedule
COVID-19 virus can grow/live in your body for this long _______.
1-14 days
This attitude can help you live longer
Optimism
True or false: Cereals that have extra nutrients added (fortified cereals) are a good source of vitamin B12
True
Fortified foods are foods that have extra nutrients added to them or have nutrients added that are not normally there
What are two symptoms of Chronic Fatigue?
Depression, lack of motivation, mood swings, napping throughout the day, angry outbursts and sleeping throughout the day can all be symptoms of chronic fatigue
What is the average amount of sleep an adult needs each night?
7-9 hours
If COVID-19 reaches the lungs, it makes it hard for people to have enough _______________ in their body
Oxygen
This action is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20%
Laughing
True or false: As we get older, our body needs less nutrients
False
Our bodies actually need more nutrients as we get older as compared to when we are younger.
Name two things that can improve chronic fatigue
Diet changes and exercise
What is the number one cause of short term sleeping difficulties?
Stress
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include _________.
Headache, cough, muscle aches, fever, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea
The best way to prevent disease and infection is by
washing your hands
Which type of fat is most unhealthy for you?
a.saturated fat
b.unsaturated fat
c.trans fat
Trans fats - they should be completely banned from all foods in the US by the end of 2021
True or false, emotional distress such as grief and depression can cause chronic fatigue?
True
What is the name for the condition where you have trouble falling and staying asleep?
Insomnia
COVID-19 is transmitted by _________.
Droplets (from your nose & mouth when you cough or sneeze)
These are good for maintaining a healthy brain
Developing hobbies such as , reading, puzzles, music, learning a language
What two nutrients help to promote bone health?
Calcium and vitamin D
Chronic fatigue caused by________ is also commonly associated with anger and mood swings.
This reduces your pain tolerance
sleep deprivation
Can you always tell if someone has COVID-19?
No, some people don’t display any symptoms (asymptomatic)
This can help reduce symptoms of depression
Exercise