Nutrition
What are the five main food groups shown on MyPlate?
Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Protein
What is "warm up" and why is it important before exercise?
Gentle activity to prepare the body for exercise; it raises heart rate and reduces injury risk
What is "self-awareness"?
The ability to recognize one's own emotions, thoughts, and how they influence behavior
What does "prosocial behavior" mean?
Actions that help or benefit others, like sharing or cooperating
The Health Diamond covers four main areas of health. Name any two of them.
Physical, Emotional, Social, and Intellectual
Which nutrient group provides the body with the most immediate energy and includes foods like bread, pasta, and rice?
Carbohydrates
Define muscular endurance.
The ability of muscles to perform an activity for a long period of time
Name one healthy coping skill students can use when they feel stressed.
Examples: deep breathing, talking to a trusted adult, journaling, going for a walk
Give two examples of prosocial actions students can show at school.
Helping a classmate with homework, including someone in group play, or standing up for someone being bullied
Which corner of the Health Diamond includes healthy eating and exercise?
Physical health
What is the Nutrition Facts Label used for on packaged foods?
To display the nutrient content of the food, such as calories, fat, sodium, and % Daily Value
What does RPE stand for, and how can students use it during PE?
Rate of Perceived Exertion: students rate how hard they feel they are working on a scale, often 1–10
What is depression as described in class vocabulary?
A strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or longer
Why is active listening important when supporting a friend?
It shows care, helps you understand their feelings, and builds trust
Give an example of a habit that supports mental/emotional health.
Regular sleep, stress management, talking about feelings, or practicing coping skills
Name two vitamins or minerals commonly found in dairy and explain why they are important for teens.
Calcium and Vitamin D help build and maintain strong bones; potassium supports muscle and nerve function
Explain the difference between dynamic stretching and static stretching, and when to do each.
Dynamic stretching is movement-based, done as a warm-up; static stretching holds a position for a period and is done in a cool-down
Explain what a "trigger" is and give an example relevant to school life.
A trigger is an event or situation that provokes an emotional reaction; example, getting a low grade can trigger anxiety
Describe one way bystanders can safely intervene when they see unkind behavior.
Speak up calmly, get help from an adult, or support the person privately after the incident
Explain how social health and prosocial behaviors connect.
Prosocial behaviors like cooperation and empathy improve relationships, which strengthens social health
Describe what Daily Value (%DV) means and how a student should use it when comparing snack choices.
%DV shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to the recommended daily intake; use it to pick foods lower in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar and higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Give two examples of measurable goals for improving cardiorespiratory endurance over six weeks.
Examples: Increase continuous jogging time from 8 to 15 minutes; lower average resting heart rate by X bpm — make goals specific and trackable
Differentiate between self-harm and suicidal behavior and state why it's important to report signs to an adult.
Self-harm is intentionally hurting oneself (without the explicit intent to die); suicidal behavior involves intent to end life. Reporting is critical to get help and keep the student safe.
Create a short rubric (3 criteria) for evaluating teamwork during a group health project.
Criteria example: Contribution (shares ideas/work), Communication (listens and responds respectfully), Responsibility (meets deadlines/quality of work)
Propose a weekly plan (3–4 items) a 7th grader could follow to balance all four areas of the Health Diamond.
Example plan: 3 days of 30-min exercise (physical), 8–9 hours sleep nightly and 10-min journaling (mental/emotional), one social activity with friends/family (social), read or practice a hobby 30 minutes twice a week (intellectual)