Fun Facts
The body system that gives us structure and allows us to move is called....
The musculoskeletal system (bones and muscles)
Name a healthy drink option.
#1 Water, milk, nondairy milk, unsweet tea, small amount of juice
There are 206 bones in an adult's body and 300 in an infant's body.
True. Some infant bones, like in the skull have not fused together.
Stand on 1 leg for 10 seconds.
Nice! You remind me of a flamingo!
Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?
He didn't have the guts.
A typical brain weighs how much?
3 pounds
Name a healthy snack option.
Fresh fruit, veggies, yogurt, string cheese, etc...
Dogs and cats can lick their elbows. Humans can not.
True. But did you just try?!?
10 Jumping Jacks
Good job! You aren't even breaking a sweat!
I can be long, or I can be short.I can be painted or bare.I can be real or fake.I can be round or square.What am I?
Fingernails!
We all know our thumbs have a unique print. What other part of your body has a unique print?
Your tongue!
Name an activity that would contribute to your mental well-being and overall health.
Varied, doing things that make you relax, connecting to nature, etc...
Giraffes have more neck vertebrae than humans.
False! They have the same number!
Show us these yoga poses: Mountain, Warrior, Downward Facing Dog.
I sometimes run, but I cannot walk... What am I?
A nose!
What organ works with the heart to oxygenate our blood?
Lungs
Name the 5 major food groups that you need to balance your nutrition.
Protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy
Brunettes have more hair follicles than blondes.
False.
10 windmills, 10 large arm circles forward, 10 large arm circles backwards.
Now you're moving!
I am a strong muscle that contracts rhythmically. I work steadily without you telling me to, but you can make me work harder when you want to.
Your heart.
The mechanical and chemical process that converts the food you eat into small particles called molecules that your body absorbs for nutrition and energy.
Digestion or digestive process
Diet, sleep, exercise.
It takes more muscles to frown than to smile.
True! It takes 43 to frown and 17 to smile.
Fast feet challenge! Run in place for 15 seconds.
Whew. Who thinks they got the most steps in?!
I am aware of my physical and mental well-being. I make positive choices that will benefit my body and mind. I recognize diet, sleep and exercise are important for me to be my best. What am I?
I am healthy!