Musculoskeletal
Why is stretching important before exercising?
It can help prevent injuries to your muscles.
Why should you limit caffeine to keep your heart healthy?
Too much caffeine can stress your heart and increase your heart rate more than needed.
What is a bad habit that will harm your lungs?
Smoking or vaping
Flossing
True or False:
It's okay to be unhealthy when you are a kid as long as you are healthy when you are an adult.
False: It is important to practice healthy habits like exercising, eating nutritiously even when you are a kid. These habits will make sure you grow up healthy and strong.
What food group contains nutrients that keep our muscles and bones healthy?
Fruit, Vegetables, Protein, Grains, Dairy
Trick Question: All of them! All of these food groups have important nutrients that will help your body stay healthy.
Find your pulse. How many beats per minute is it beating?
Did you know: Your heart is an involuntary muscle. This means that it beats without us thinking about it or controlling it.
Take 3 slow deep breaths.
Ahhh feel better?
What ingredient in candy can cause cavities?
Sugar
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2 times a day
Do an exercise that works your your heart, your bones, AND your muscles.
Jumping jacks, high knees, etc
Which of these foods is a good source of healthy fats?
a. avocado
b. donuts
c. nuts
d. both a and c
D. Avocado and Nuts both contain fats that are considered heart healthy
Point to where your trachea is located in your body.
neck/upper chest
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth!
True or False:
Exercise is good for your muscles AND your bones.
True! Being physically active is a life-long habit that can help keep your muscles AND bones strong.
What are the two main things that make up the musculoskeletal system?
Muscles and Bones
Musculo (muscles)-skeletal(bones)
Which is going to give your heart more of a workout and WHY:
Soccer or Stretching
Soccer will usually get our hearts beating faster than stretching.
The more your heart works during exercise, the stronger it becomes — it’s like lifting weights to get stronger.
Why do we breathe faster when we exercise?
Because your body needs more oxygen for energy and needs to remove more carbon dioxide, so your lungs and heart work faster to keep up.
What are two things in your mouth that help with digestion?
teeth, saliva, tongue
True or False
Eating ONLY fruits and vegetables is good for you.
False: You should aim to eat a BALANCE of fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy
What bones help protect our heart and lungs?
The ribs
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle
The Heart: Your lungs bring oxygen into your blood, and your heart delivers it to the rest of your body.
What is the hard outer layer of our teeth called?
Enamel
What nutrient is found in dairy products that helps our bones and teeth stay strong?
Calcium