❤️ Heart Basics
About how big is your heart?
Name one activity that helps keep your heart healthy.
Running, walking, dancing, biking, sports, etc.
Why is important to drink water?
It keeps us hydrated/Water is essential to keep our heart pumping
Name one way to show kindness at school.
Helping, sharing, encouraging others, etc.
Which Super Pup would help a student who feels tired after drinking soda all day?
River
What body system is the heart a part of?
The Circulatory System
True or False: Your heart is a muscle.
True
Why should you eat lots of fruits and vegetables?
It helps keep you arteries clear to help blood flow through your body
Name one healthy way to calm your heart when you’re stressed.
Deep breathing, walking, talking, resting, etc.
Which Super Pup focuses on healthy eating?
Beet
What does blood carry to the body’s cells?
Oxygen, nutrients, and minerals
What happens to your heart rate when you exercise?
It increases
How much of our blood is made up of water?
About 83 percent
Why might your heart beat faster when you’re nervous?
Stress causes the body to react
A student wants to make sure they get enough sleep before a test. Which Super Pup could help?
Zee
How long does it take a drop of blood to travel throughout your body?
One minute
Why might your breathing change when you run?
Your body needs more oxygen
How much of our brain and heart are made up of water?
About 75 percent
How does kindness help your heart?
It lowers stress and makes you feel good
Which Super Pup supports both the heart and lungs at the same time?
Aspen
How many beats does your heart average in 24 hours?
115,000
How many minutes of physical activity should kids get each day?
About 60 minutes
How many hours of sleep do kids need each night?
About 9–12 hours
Why is emotional health important for physical heart health?
Stress affects the heart and body
Which Super Pup represents leading by example and helping kids build healthy habits?
Victor