Nutrition
What fruit has the highest amount of vitamin C: Coconuts, Bananas or Oranges?
Oranges
Name one simple benefit of exercise.
Answers will vary.
Talking about your feelings is a healthy habit: True or false.
True
Which system in your body pumps blood?
Circulatory System
How long should you wash your hands?
About 20-25 seconds
Which nutrient provides the body with the most calories per gram: protein, fat, or carbohydrates?
fat
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous activity should teens get each day?
60
Name one healthy coping strategy for stress.
Answers will vary: exercise, deep breathing, sleep, etc.
The lungs are part of which body system?
Respiratory System
What mineral can be found in toothpaste that can help protect against cavities.
Fluoride
Meats have more protein than plants: true or false
True
What type of exercise would help most to increase one's flexibility: Tai Chi, Weight Lifting, or Sprinting
Tai Chi
What brain chemical is often called the “feel-good” hormone?
dopamine/serotonin
Why are bones important to organs?
They can protect them.
What’s the recommended range of hours of sleep for 11–14-year-olds?
9-11 hours
What is the main mineral that keeps your bones strong?
Calcium
Name two types of vital signs that could be impacted by exercise.
respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure or pulse
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is a response to a current challenge; anxiety can occur even without an immediate threat
Which organ filters waste from your blood?
Kidneys
What does SPF stand for in sunscreen?
Sun Protection Factor
Which vitamin do we get from sunlight?
Vitamin D
Your heart rate after exercise is called what type of heart rate?
Recovery Rate
Which part of the brain is most involved in decision-making and impulse control?
Prefrontal Cortex
Which system includes the spleen and helps fight infections?
If you exercise intensely every day without taking rest days, are you improving your health faster? Why or why not?"
No, your body needs time to heal and it is more likely to experience injury.