The Body
What is the largest organ?
skin
This fruit has more potassium than a banana
avocado
What is the hardest working muscle in your body?
heart
What is the acronym for the treatment of a sprain?
R.I.C.E
True or False: one in five Americans has experienced some form of mental illness
True
How many bones does the adult human skeleton have?
206
How many amino acids make up a complete protein?
nine
What are two benefits of exercise?
improved sleep and mood
What is a severe allergic reaction that would require immediate medical attention. ie, calling 911.
anaphylaxis
What is the term that refers to the feeling that life circumstances are too overwhelming?
Stress
How many times does the average hear beat per minute?
60-100
This vitamin functions as a hormone in the body. It is produced when skin is exposed to UV rays from the sun. Deficiency is associated with diabetes, cancer and depression.
Vitamin D
These two hormone are increased during exercise and responsible for increased energy throughout the day.
serotonin and endorphins
What is the medical term for "passing out"?
syncope
What are some ways that one can deal with stress?
Exercise, meditation/prayer, music, talking to someone
What organ is responsible for filtering our blood?
kidneys
This food additive is a common cause of obesity, heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes.
What is sugar?
It is recommended that school aged kids (6-17)should aim for how many minutes of exercise everyday?
60 minutes
What is a device that can be used to stop bleeding?
tourniquet
What are the two most common conditions that affect one's mental health?
Anxiety and Depression (and often occur together)
What is the only part of the body with no blood supply?
cornea
It gets oxygen directly from the air.
What food has the highest amount of Vitamin C?
Guava
It has almost twice the Vitamin C as an orange.
Optimal fitness requires a balanced exercise routine that incorporates these three types of exercises.
aerobic, strength training and flexibility exercises
What can be used to immobilize (hold still) a broken bone?
a splint
What is a condition that can affect ones mood typically during the winter months due to a lack of sunlight?
Seasonal Affective Disorder