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NUTRITION
SLEEP
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SCREEN TIME
RANDOM BODY FACTS
100

Which of the following is NOT one of the healthy food groups: (A) Meat and protein (B) Sugar and salt (C) Grains (D) Milk and dairy

(B) Sugar and salt

100

Which of the following problems is NOT due to lack of proper sleep? (A) Feeling tired (B) Moodiness (C) Not doing as well in school (D) Shrinking

(D) Shrinking

100
It is recommended that you get some "moderate to vigorous" exercise each day. Which of the following activities does NOT count as "moderate to vigorous exercise"? (A) Walking on hilly ground (B) Jogging at a slow pace (C) Speed texting (D) Swimming laps in a pool
(C) Speed texting
100

What is screen time?
A) Time spent running around
B) Time spent using devices like tablets, computers, or TVs
C) Time spent doing homework
D) Time spent playing outside

B) Time spent using devices like tablets, computers, or TVs

100

How much does human hair grow in each month? (A) 1/8 inch (B) 1/2 inch (C) 1 inch (D) 2 inches

(b) 1/2 inch

200
When you exercise your body needs extra fluids to stay hydrated. Which of the following is the best fluid to drink during exercise if you are exercising less than two hours a day: (A) Vitamin water (B) Sports drink (like Gatorade) (C) Fruit juice (D) Plain water
(D) Plain water
200

What happens to your body while you sleep?
A) It shuts down completely
B) Your muscles, brain, and heart get to rest and recharge
C) You run in your dreams
D) You grow faster

B) Your muscles, brain, and heart get to rest and recharge

200
How much "moderate to vigorous" physical exercise should kids and teenagers try to get every day to stay healthy? (A) 30 minutes (B) 45 minutes (C) 1 hour (D) 1.5 hours
(C) 1 hour
200

Why is it important to limit screen time?
A) So you can sleep better
B) Because screens are too bright
C) So you have more time to eat
D) Because screens are always bad for you

A) So you can sleep better

200

What is the largest organ in the human body? (A) The brain (B) The skin (C) The intestines (D) The liver

(B) The skin

300
How many servings per day of milk or other dairy products should you try to get each day (assuming you are not avoiding milk for some health reason)? (A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1
(B) 3
300

How much sleep does the average 8 or 9 year old need per night in order to be well rested? (A) 6-8 hours (B) 6 - 12 hours (C) 8-12 hours (D) 13 hours

(C) 8-12 hours

300
Regular physical exercise has several benefits to your health. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise? (A) Reducing acne pimples (B) Better sleeping (C) Keeping a normal body weight (D) Reducing stress
(A) Reducing acne pimples
300
What is the recommended MAXIMUM amount of non-educational "screen time" that school age kids and teens should be having per day? (A) 2 hours (B) 3 hours (C) 4 hours (D) 5 hours
(A) 2 hours
300

If it were removed from the body, the small intestines of an adult would stretch out to a length of: (A) 7 feet (B) 13 feet (C) 18 feet (D) 22 feet

(D) 22 feet

400
Our bodies need some fats as a part of a normal, healthy diet. Which of the following are NOT healthy types of fats: (A) Fats found in plant oils like olive oil or corn oil (B) Fats found in baked goods (C) Fats found in fish or seafood (D) Fats found in nuts like peanuts, almonds, or walnuts
(B) Fats found in baked goods.
400

How much sleep does the average kid get each night? (A) 6 hours (B) 7 hours (C) 8 hours (D) 9 hours

(B) 8 hours

400
It is recommended that you do physical activities that build muscle and bones (called "strength building activities") a minimum of how many times per week? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6
(A) 3
400

Playing violent video games can lead to what? (A) Increased problem solving skills (B) Faster mental reflexes (C) Increased aggression and anger (D) All of the above

(C) Increased aggression and anger

400

How many bones are in the normal human hand? (A) 13 (B) 27 (C) 31 (D) 39

(B) 27

500

How many servings of fruits and vegetables combined should you try to get every day? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

(C) 5

500

Why is it important to get enough sleep every night?

A) So you can watch more TV
B) To help your body rest and grow
C) To skip breakfast in the morning
D) So you can stay up all night playing

B) To help your body rest and grow

500
Jumping rope helps build coordination and balance and can also burn calories. It is estimated that 10 minutes of jumping rope (at 120 turns of the rope per minute) has the same benefit as jogging for how long? (A) 10 minutes (B) 20 minutes (C) 30 minutes (D) 1 hour
(C) 30 minutes
500

What can happen if you spend too much time on screens without taking breaks?
A) You might get tired eyes and headaches
B) Your screen might break
C) You'll get faster at typing
D) You’ll sleep better

A) You might get tired eyes and headaches

500

How many millimeters does a human nail grow in each month? (A) 1 mm (B) 2.5 mm (C) 3 mm (D) 4.5 mm

(B) 2.5 mm (which is about one-tenth of an inch)