Weight Management
True or false tracking meals and taking pictures of your favorite healthy meals helps you to lose weight?
TRUE
What are nutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, water
What is physical fitness?
body systems working together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living.
What is a coping skill?
Coping skills are tools and techniques used to help deal with difficult emotions, decrease stress, and deal with tough situations.
What does health and wellness mean to you?
The state of optimal physical, mental and social well being
How many calories are in a pound of fat?
3500 calories
What can you include in your diet when trying to eat healthy?
Vitamins and Minerals
Describe a physically fit person
A person that is able to perform daily tasks with agility, power, and coordination and has sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time
Examples of coping skills
Meditation and relaxation techniques, engaging in physical activity, having time to yourself, spending time with loved ones, listening to music, engaging in hobbies, reading, etc.
What are some examples of external stressors?
Job, sickness, family, school, unpredictable events, major life changes, social networks (relationships)
How much water should you consume daily?
Half your body weight in ounces
Which vitamin do you take for healthy hair and skin?
Vitamin A
Benefits of regular physical activity
Staying active can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
True/False: Can helping someone else be used as a coping skill?
True, helping others can help us feel better about ourselves at the same time we are helping someone else feel better about theirs.
What are some examples of stress relievers ?
exercise, dance, massage, hot bath, bake/cook
what macronutrient burns fat?
Protein
Which cooking oil has the highest amount of fat?
Coconut Oil
Does physical activity improve your mood
Yes it does!
How can mistakes be used to improve self esteem?
Mistakes can be used for an opportunity of learning and growth for the future.
What is an important way to decrease stress and improve your daily health lifestyle?
Exercise
True or False: Very low calorie diets and condensing meals can jumpstart weight loss.
FALSE
Foods that provide long-lasting energy?
Complex Carbohydrates
How to increase physical activity?
Walk, stretch, set a daily workout schedule, yoga
Name 3 positive benefits of using coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression, maintain management of emotions, improve self esteem, help you tolerate stressful situations
What are signs and symptoms of stress?
Fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite, muscle tension, trouble sleeping