nutrition
Macronutrients This macronutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues and is commonly found in foods like meat, beans, and nuts.
What is protein?
Sleep Stages This stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movement and is associated with vivid dreaming.
What is REM sleep?
Types of Exercise This type of exercise, such as running or swimming, is designed to improve cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and endurance.
What is aerobic exercise
Hydration Basics This essential nutrient makes up about 60% of the human body and is crucial for regulating temperature, transporting nutrients, and removing waste.
What is water?
This term refers to the process of forming and maintaining meaningful relationships with others, essential for mental health and happiness.
"Social bonding?"
Vitamins This vitamin, known for its role in bone health, is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight.
What is Vitamin D?
Sleep Disorders This sleep disorder causes people to stop breathing temporarily during sleep and is often treated with a CPAP machine.
What is sleep apnea?
Strength Training This term refers to the process of using weights or resistance to improve muscle strength and size.
What is strength training (or resistance training)?
Hydration Needs The general recommendation for daily water intake for an average adult is about 8 of these, which equals around 2 liters of water.
What are cups (or glasses)?
Reading, solving puzzles, and engaging in stimulating conversations are ways to boost this type of well-being.
Intellectual well-being?"
Food Sources This mineral, found in foods like bananas and potatoes, is important for maintaining proper heart and muscle function.
What is potassium?
Sleep Science This hormone, produced by the pineal gland, helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and is often referred to as the "sleep hormone."
What is melatonin?
Fitness Principles This principle states that in order to improve physical fitness, the body must be challenged by increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise.
What is progressive overload?
Dehydration Symptoms This common symptom of dehydration can lead to confusion, dizziness, and dry mouth, and is often accompanied by dark urine.
What is thirst?
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions is often referred to by this two-word term.
"Emotional intelligence?"
Healthy Fats This type of fat, found in foods like olive oil and avocados, is considered heart-healthy due to its ability to lower bad cholesterol.
What are monounsaturated fats?
Sleep Hygiene It is recommended to avoid this type of screen activity for at least an hour before bed, as it can interfere with sleep quality.
What is using electronic devices (or screen time)?
Flexibility This type of stretching involves holding a stretch for a period of time, typically 20-30 seconds, to increase muscle flexibility.
What is static stretching?
Hydration and Performance Drinking water before, during, and after exercise helps maintain this important function, which involves the muscles' ability to perform work efficiently.
What is endurance or performance?
Practices like meditation, prayer, or spending time in nature can help foster this type of well-being.
"Spiritual well-being?"
Nutritional Deficiencies A deficiency in this mineral can lead to anemia, and it is commonly found in red meat, spinach, and lentils.
What is iron?
Sleep Benefits Adequate sleep is essential for this cognitive function, which includes memory consolidation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
What is learning or cognitive function?
Exercise and Health Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of this chronic disease, which is characterized by high blood sugar levels.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Hydration Myths While sports drinks can be helpful during intense exercise, drinking this beverage for hydration purposes can contribute to dehydration due to its high caffeine content.
What is coffee (or caffeinated beverages)?
Recycling, reducing waste, and conserving energy contribute to this type of well-being.
"Environmental well-being?"