Anatomy
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
Which vitamin helps with calcium absorption and bone health?
Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption and maintains bone health.
Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates Fiber
Fats Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Complete with a balance board that could also take a user’s weight, what mid-2000s Nintendo video game console released the first popular “exergames”?
Wii
The Wii offers great nonstrenuous activities.
Wii Bowling anyone?
Chewing gum stays in your stomach for 7 years.
False
Although it is true that many of the ingredients in gum — such as elastomers, resins and waxes — are indigestible, that does not mean they hang out in your guts for seven years.
What is the average number of teeth in an adult human mouth?
The average adult human mouth has 32 teeth.
Which mineral is essential for proper muscle function?
Magnesium is essential for proper muscle function.
What is the main function of antioxidants in the body?
Boosting immune function Promoting digestion
Preventing cellular damage Enhancing cognitive function
Preventing cellular damage
Which geographical term is used to describe when your progress with your fitness or diet routine “flattens out?”
Plateau
Tilt your head back if you have a nosebleed.
False. Tilting your head back might make you swallow blood, which could irritate your stomach, says the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Which muscle in the human body is the strongest relative to its size?
The masseter, or jaw muscle, is the strongest relative to its size.
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron in the body.
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin K?
Carrots Milk Leafy green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables
What word describes exercises that use the body's large muscle groups, and are usually repetitive in nature, such as walking, running, or swimming?
Aerobic
Reading in dim light will not harm your eyes.
True. It might tire your eyes out more quickly, but there’s no evidence that dim light will do any lasting damage.
Which is the largest part of the human brain?
The Cerebrum
Which mineral is essential for proper nerve function?
Potassium is essential for proper nerve function.
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
Vitamin C Iron
Protein Calcium
Protein
What L-word refers to dietary fats, fat-soluble vitamins, and fat-adjacent substances like waxes and oils, and is a term you’ll get familiar with after having your cholesterol checked?
Lipids
Sitting up straight can be bad for your back.
True. Sitting up straight for too long without a break can also cause strain. When you’re sitting, keep your lower back supported and your legs uncrossed with your knees at a 90-degree angle, and get up to stretch every half hour or so.
Which is the largest chamber of the human heart?
Left Ventricle or Right Ventricle
Left ventricle
True or false: The human body produces vitamin C.
False.
The human body cannot produce vitamin C and must obtain it through diet.
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
Protein Fiber
Iron Carbohydrates
Iron
Which substance in the body was once thought to be nothing more than waste from oxygen-starved muscles, but may actually be a “fuel” for high-intensity workouts?
Lactic Acid
You need to stay awake if you've had a concussion.
False. "If you've been evaluated by a doctor, and he/she has said that you have a mild regular concussion, you don't need to worry that someone has to wake you up every hour".