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Nutrition
Exercise
Human Anatomy
Personal Care
General Health
100
Calcium, a nutrient commonly found in dairy products, is important for developing strong _____ and _____.
Teeth and Bones
100
True or False: Daily exercise can help you to perform better in school.
True. Research has shown that daily exercise can boost memory, and math and english scores, due to increased bloodflow to the brain.
100
Which organ in your body is responsible for pumping blood throughout your entire body?
Heart
100
Doing this for a minimum of 30 seconds is the best way to prevent colds and the flu.
Washing your hands
100
True or False: A healthy amount of sleep each night for a young person is 8 hours.
False. Young people should get 9.25 - 10 hours of sleep per night.
200
You should drink at least _____ glasses of water each day.
8
200
True or False: Exercising for only 10-minutes per day can actually help you live longer.
True. Research has shown that 75 minutes of exercise each week can increase life expectancy by almost 2 years.
200
Which of the following organs is mainly used for breathing? A. Liver B. Kidneys C. Lungs D. Pancreas
Lungs
200
True or False: You should brush your teeth at least once per day.
False. Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth at least twice per day, and preferably after every meal.
200
True or False: A healthy blood pressure reading should be at or below 120/80 mmHg.
True
300
Which is healthier for you? Drinking a glass of orange juice or eating an orange?
Eating an orange
300
True or False: Bowling or boxing on the Nintendo Wii is not a form of physical activity.
False. An active game on the Wii burns way more Calories than just sitting.
300
True or False: The spine (or backbone) is the longest bone in the body.
False. The femur (or thigh bone) is the longest bone in the body.
300
True or False: Young people only need to wear sunscreen if they plan to be in the sun longer than an hour.
False. Young people are actually in more danger than adults, and should wear suncreen any time they plan to be in the sun for more than a few minutes.
300
True or False: Energy drinks (such as Redbull or Monster) containing caffeine are better than water at preventing dehydration.
False. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means that it makes your body lose more fluid in the urine.
400
The U.S. Government's Food Pyramid is now called _____.
My Plate
400
Young people should get _____ minutes of exercise each day.
60
400
The human body is mostly made of _____. A. Skin B. Bone C. Water D. Muscle
Water. The body is approximately 60-70% water.
400
Doing this can reduce your risk of getting hurt in an automobile accident by 50%.
Wearing a seat belt
400
True or False: Taking at least 20 minutes to eat your meals is an effective way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
True. Eating too quickly can lead to eating too much, which can lead to weight gain.
500
A young person should eat _____ cups of fruits and vegetables every day.
3.5 - 4
500
Which of the following exercises will benefit your heart health the most? A. Walking B. Playing football C. Running or jogging D. Bowling
Running or jogging
500
How many bones are there in the body?
206
500
True or False: Brushing your teeth will help to keep your heart strong.
True. Inflammation of the gums can lead to inflammation of the heart.
500
Oranges are a good source of a vitamin that helps you keep from getting sick. What is the vitamin?
Vitamin C