Healthy Living Game

Beverages

100

Which of the following Beverages has the most sugar content? a) 1% milk b) soda c) apple juice d) sweet tea

b) soda

200

Tea contains chemicals that may protect your heart, these chemicals are called? a) Antioxidants b) Endorphins c) Flavanoids d) Serotonin

c) Flavanoids

300

Which of the following are NOT consequences of excessive alcohol consumption? a) Alcohol accounts for 40-50% of deaths from automobile accidents in the US b) Chronic, excess alcohol consumption is the major cause of liver cirrhosis in the US c) Alcohol use is a significant cause of injury and death from home accidents, drowning, and burns d) All of the following are consequences of excessive alcohol consumption

d) All of the following are consequences of excessive alcohol consumption

400

What is the USDA recommended daily intake of water? a) Eight 8 ounce glasses of water b) Your weight x 0.5 = ounces of water needed c) 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women d) None of the above

d) None of the above.

500

Which statements are true about sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade? a) Sports drinks quench your thirst more than water b) Sports drinks do not erode the enamel on your teeth as much as soda c) A 32 ounce Gatorade is 214 calories and contains 56 grams of sugar d) None of the above are true

c) A 32 ounce Gatorade is 214 calories and contains 56 grams of sugar

Physical Activity

100

How often does the CDC recommend adults do muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms)? a) 1 day per week b) Every weekend c) 2 or more days per week d) 4 times per month

c) 2 or more days per week

200

Which of the following is/are benefits from regular exercise? a) Can help chronic arthritis sufferers improve their ability to perform daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and opening jars b) Can help increase self-esteem and self-confidence, decrease stress and anxiety, enhance mood, and improve general mental health c) Can prevent and reverse age-related decreases I muscle mass and strength, improve balance, flexibility, and endurance. d) All of the above are true

d) All of the above are true

300

Which of the following are moderate intensity aerobic exercises? a) Jogging b) Swimming laps c) Pushing a lawn mower d) Playing basketball

c) Pushing a lawn mower

400

During one hour of game play, the average professional hockey player will lose how much fluid (sweat)? a) 0.5 L b) 0.76 L c) 1 L d) 1.8 L

d) 1.8 L (a goalie will lose an average of 2.9 L of fluid!)

500

Jumping rope helps build agility, speed, balance and coordination. it is estimated that 10 minutes of jumping rope (at 120 turns 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

Fruits and Veggies

100

Which fruit juice can increase the potency of some medication? a) Orange juice b) Grapefruit juice c) Pineapple juice d) Cranberry juice

b) Grapefruit juice

200

Are frozen vegetables just as beneficial as fresh vegetables? a) Yes b) No

a) Yes

300

A medium sized orange contains what percent of your recommended daily dose of vitamin C? a) 50 % b) 100 % c) 150 % d) 200 %

b) 100 %

400

The USDA recommends that we eat how many ½ cup servings of fruits and vegetables each day? a) 6 servings b) 7 servings c) 8 servings d) 9 servings

d) 9 servings

500

Which vegetable quickly replaces lost nutrients and sodium and is a great snack option for athletes? a) Carrots b) Cauliflower c) Celery d) Jalapeño peppers

c) Celery

Emotional Wellness

100

Chronic stress can lead to which following symptoms a) Indigestion b) Weight gain c) Dizziness d) All of the above

d) All of the above

200

How many hours of sleep do adults need each night? a) 5-6 hours b) 7-8 hours c) 9-10 hours d) 11-12 hours

b) 7-8 hours

300

Exercise contributes to emotional well-being by releasing which chemical that energizes you and lifts your mood? a) Estrogen b) Endorphins c) Testosterone d) Dopamine

b) Endorphins

400

This has been proven to ease depression symptoms without medication a) Increase caffeine intake b) Eat high fat high carb snacks when you feel depressed c) Take care of and play with your pet d) Avoid sunlight

c) Take care of and play with your pet

500

A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety. “Research suggests that daily ___________ may alter the brains neural pathways, making you more resilient to stress,” says psychologist Robbie Maller Hartman, PhD, a Chicago health and wellness coach a) Meditation b) Deep breathing c) Laugh out loud d) Decompress

a) Meditation

Misc Healthy IQ

100

The best source of lean protein in a healthy diet is: a) Pork b) Cheese c) Beef d) Fish

d) Fish

200

Water is a major component of your body and makes up _________percent of your body weight. a) 35% b) 50% c) 60% d) 75%

c) 60%

300

To maintain a healthy heart, you should consume how many grams of fiber per day? a) 15-20 b) 25-40 c) 45-55 d) 55-60

b) 25-40

400

Foods high in Vitamin B12 include: a) Cottage Cheese b) Beef liver c) Tuna d) All the above

d) All the above

500

Which of the following are consequences from tobacco use? a) Hardening and narrowing of the arteries which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and lack of blood flow to the legs b) Pregnant women who smoke are more likely to deliver babies with excessive birth weight c) Second hand smoke can cause eczema in children d) All of the above

a) Hardening and narrowing of the arteries which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and lack of blood flow to the legs