Too many calories are stored as fat in the body. True or false?
True
I need to workout everyday. True or false?
False, you should take 1-2 days off every week.
Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. True or false?
True
Cutting down on carbs helps me lose weight. True or false?
True, but only during the short term
Gaining weight means you're getting fat. True or false?
False, muscle tissue is heavier that fat tissue, which means you could just be getting stronger.
The human body functions best when it gets sleep at night rather than during the day. True or false?
True, proper timing with your body's internal clock affects mental health, heart health, and overall health.
A fast-food cheeseburger is a balanced meal, because it has meat, cheese, bread, and vegetables. True or false?
False. Because of the high amounts of fats, calories in sodium, this type of cheeseburger can hurt your health
I need to eat less and exercise more to lose weight. True or false?
False, this can really harm your body by throwing it off its rhythm which will make you actually gain weight in the process. You need healthy food to live.
My brain shuts down when I am asleep. True or false?
As long as I take vitamin pills everyday, I don't need to be careful about what I eat. True or false?
False, these pills are to supplement, not give you all of what you need.
I should work out 3-5 hours per week to maintain my body's health. True or false?
True, this is the recommended amount of time that adults workout each week.
Napping makes up for a lack of sleep at night. True or false?
False, naps aren't bad and can provide a quick boost of energy, but it throws off your sleep schedule and makes you more disoriented and sluggish in the long term
Energy bars are not a good way of getting the vitamins and minerals that I need. True or false?
True, usually these are high in processed sugar and not good for you.
The best way to lose weight is to exercise
False, it's still diet that has the biggest impact on weight.
If you can't sleep, do something relaxing in a quiet dim setting and then try to go back to bed
True, just don't use your phone or electronic devices because these keep you awake.