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NUTRITION
SLEEP
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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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) Skipping menstrual periods
(D) Skipping menstrual periods
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
How much time do most teenagers spend watching TV or on the computer each week? (A) 9 hours (B) 14 hours (C) 20 hours (D) 26 hours
(C) 20 hours
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
Which of the following habits will NOT help you fall asleep quickly and easily? (A) Sleeping in a dark room (B) Sleeping in a warm room (C) Going to bed at the same time every night (D) Doing something relaxing before bed
(B) Sleeping in a warm room
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
The average teenager spends how many hours using "screens" per day (including TV, video games, cell phones, computers, etc): (A) 3 hours (B) 5 hours (C) 9 hours (D) 11 hours
(C) 9 hours
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 teenager need per night in order to be well rested? (A) 10.5 hours (B) 10 hours (C) 9.5 hours (D) 8.5 hours
(C) 9.5 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 teenager get each night? (A) 6 hours (B) 7 hours (C) 8 hours (D) 9 hours
(B) 7 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
What should you do if you've been lying in bed for an hour trying to fall asleep but you can't? (A) Stay in bed and call your best friend and ask her to read you a bedtime story (B) Take something to make you sleepy like Benadryl or Melatonin (C) Stay in bed and keep trying (D) Get out of bed for 20 minutes and read something relaxing until you feel sleepy again then get back in bed.
(D) Get out of bed for 20 minutes and read something relaxing until you feel sleepy again then get back in bed.
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
According to recent research, the average teenager sends approximately how many text messages per month? (A) 1350 (B) 2500 (C) 3100 (D) 3400
(D) 3400
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)