Benefits of Healthy Eating
True or false: A well-balanced diet helps improve your mood
True!
What is a habit?
Something that you do regularly, often without even thinking.
How many hours of sleep do you need per day?
7 to 9 hours
Name two of the easiest ways to avoid getting sick
Wash your hands, cover your cough, disinfect and clean surfaces regularly
What vegetable do they say is good for your eyes?
Carrots
Name one benefit of healthy eating
More energy, better mood, better stamina, etc.
True or false: Habits can become addictions if done extremely often
True
When you lay down to go to bed, you should fall asleep within _________ minutes.
30 minutes
What is a hotspot, and can you name some at your dorm?
A place that is commonly touched where germs spread easier.
In your dorm, this might be: doorknobs, tv remote, cabinet handles, light switches, etc.
True or false: Drinking enough water can protect your spinal cord
True
Healthy eating can give you a lower chance of:
heart disease, diabetes, etc.
Name two healthy habits that you do right now
Brush your teeth, shower, walk around campus, socialize, etc.
Name 2 things that can affect sleep quality
Sleeping environment, if you do drugs and alcohol, mental health disorders, activity level, etc.
What is the difference between prescription and over the counter meds? Name one example of each.
Prescription meds have to be ordered by a doctor- like an antibiotic. Over the counter OTC can be bought by anyone (typically over 18) and are things like Tylenol or cough meds.
Name the 5 categories of MyPlate
Dairy, fruit, protein, grains, veggies
True or false: All women who are the same age and same height should also weigh the same.
False! SO many things factor into what is a healthy weight
Name two reasons why people might make drugs and alcohol a habit or addiction
They want to feel good
Addiction
They want to fit in
They want to perform better
They want to block out negative thoughts and feelings
If you're getting quality sleep, you should be able to fall back asleep within ______ minutes if you wake up during the night.
20 minutes
Name two illnesses that can result from a virus
Common cold, flu, sore throat, bronchitis
Carbohydrates do what to the body, and name 2 common foods that people eat to get more carbs
Carbs give you energy. Breads, pastas, and bananas are big with carbs.
The benefits of healthy eating affects this largest organ of the body
Skin
True or false: It often takes 3 months for something to become a habit
True
Name 2 health conditions that getting less than 7 hours of sleep can be linked to-
Weight gain
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Stroke
Depression
True or false- limiting fast food can help reduce risk of illness
True- While fast food can be quick and easy, it can have a negative impact on your overall health, which in return affects your immune system
What is the hardest material in the human body?
Tooth enamel