Myth and Fact
Eating fat is bad for you
MYTH! Healthy fat is an important part of our diet. For example avocados and olive oil are healthy fats.
You should drink ____ cups of water per day
between 4-6 cups a water per day
weight, physical activity level and other factors can affect this number
Above _________ steps a day is considered active
hint: thousands
7,000
5 hours of screen time a day
NO! Not a healthy habit. Excessive screen time has been shown to increase anxiety and depression
Smoking
NOT HEALTHY
Exercising gives you more energy
FACT! Exercise releases endorphins in your brain which can leave you feeling more energized and less tired.
You should eat ____ servings of fruits & vegetables everyday
4-5 servings
in a day that would look like: a salad, a half a cup of broccoli, half a cup of peppers, and two apples.
Does working out impact your immune system?
Yes! Physical activity has been proven to strengthen your immune system. Exercising regularly can cut down your risk of getting sick.
Going for a walk
Yes! Walking is one of the best things you can do for your physical health and mental health
Mountain Dew
UNHEALTHY - mountain dew contains 3 days worth of sugar
How healthy you are depends on what your weight is
MYTH- there are definitely increase medical risks due to being underweight or overweight, but your weight does not mean you are automatically healthy or unhealthy.
You shouldn't have more than ____ grams of sugar a day
hint: above 5 below 100
30 on average
technically 24 for woman 36 for men.
example one can of coke has 36 grams of sugar.
Can exercise impact your mental health?
YES - exercise is a key component of mental health. Regular exercise releases endorphins in your brain that can lower levels of anxiety and depression. Exercise is also a great way to cope with your emotions!
Drinking Water
Yes! SO many people are dehydrated - drinking water throughout the day is a necessity!
Sleeping 8 hours a night
HEALTHY - in fact, teenagers need more sleep (around 9-10 hours)
Addiction is just a choice
MYTH- this is a wrong perception of addiction that needs to change. Yes a person chooses to take drugs or become addicted to alcohol, but no one WANTS to be addicted to something. Usually addiction is a way to cope with trauma or mental illness. Saying addiction is merely a choice can be very dismissive
You shouldn't consume more than ___ mg of caffeine per day
above 100 below 800
400
Example: 4 cups of coffee or one energy drink
Exercising can impact your sleep in a negative way
FALSE - regular exercise can actually improve the quality of your sleep
Going outside
YES- human beings NEED sunlight - it impacts our physical health and mental health - get outside!!
Drugs and Alcohol
NOT HEALTHY (for your physical or mental health)
There are people who are perfectly healthy
MYTH- No one has perfect health. Everyone has moments where they don't eat healthy, have health challenges, or have an "off" week.
Try to aim for the "80/20 rule"
Smoking nicotine takes ____ minutes off your life
11
Resting is an important part of exercise
Yes! Resting is just as important as moving our body. Our bodies need time to rest and recover to come back stronger.
Venting to a friend
DEPENDS - sometimes venting is what we need in a moment, but if you constantly vent with no productive problem solving that is not healthy and can actually make you feel worse
Taco Bell
TRICK QUESTION!! Overall not healthy, but if you have taco bell in moderation that's ok :)