Sleep General
What are some things you can do to help fall asleep?
Be active during the day, limit stimulants, avoid looking at electronics for around an hour before bed, go to bed around the same time every night, have a consistent sleep routine.
True or false: it's best to try to go to bed at the same time every night.
True- can help our bodies know when to prepare for sleep and make it easier to fall asleep.
What are the 5 food groups?
Protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
What is it called when an animal sleeps during the day?
Nocturnal
Who needs more sleep: adults or kids/teens?
Kids/teens- kids need 10-11 hours, teens need 8-10 hours. Adults typically should get 7-8 hours.
What is it called when you have trouble falling or staying asleep?
Insomnia
What is it called when you have a sensitivity to dairy products? Bonus: is it the same reaction for all dairy products?
Lactose intolerance. Not usually the same reaction- foods have different amounts of lactose, usually yogurt is tolerated better due to the live cultures.
What is it called when animals eat plants & meat?
Omnivores
What hormone does our body release to help us sleep? Hint: it's available to take in a pill.
Melatonin
What color light do our phones release that make it harder to go to sleep?
Blue
What vitamin comes from the sun and can help improve mood?
Vitamin D
True or false: dolphins only allow half of their brain to sleep at a time.
True- dolphin's breathing is not automatic so they need to be semi-conscious to keep breathing.
What are some things you might feel/struggle with if you don't get enough sleep?
Feel: cranky, irritable, tired, clumsy. Struggle with: staying awake during the day, concentration/paying attention, making new memories, making decisions, increased risk of anxiety/depression.
What should you do if someone is sleepwalking?
Don't wake them up, gently guide them back to bed.
True or false: when a food is labeled "low fat," it's automatically healthier for you.
False- fat is not necessarily bad (our bodies need it!) & oftentimes, when a food is low fat, it's replaced with sugar or a different chemical to help with taste.
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds
What stage of sleep are dreams most common: 1, 2, 3, or REM (rapid eye movement)?
REM
What are some causes/risk factors for nightmares?
Stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, watching scary shows/movies, some medications, sleep disorders.
What causes food allergies & what are some common foods that people are allergic to? Bonus: what are common symptoms?
Caused by over-reactive immune response where body creates antibodies against the food and it causes the release of histamines. Trouble breathing, wheezing, itchy throat, stomach pain, N/V/D, rash (hives). Milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, shellfish.
What are some animals that sleep standing up?
Horses, zebras, elephants