Nutrition
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is PROTEIN?
Most teenagers need about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 8–10 hours?
Taking slow, deep breaths can reduce this.
What is STRESS or ANXIETY?
Physical activity can improve this aspect of mental health.
What is MOOD?
This means noticing and understanding what you are feeling.
What is SELF-AWARENESS?
This ingredient may appear on food labels as sucrose, corn syrup, dextrose, or fructose.
What is ADDED SUGAR?
Using phones right before bed can make it harder to do this.
What is fall asleep?
This skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judging it.
What is Mindfulness?
Name one way to add more movement into your daily routine without going to a gym.
Take the stairs, Walk during breaks, Dance to music, Walk the dog, Stretch while watching TV, Play a sport
This coping strategy involves focusing on something you can control instead of worrying about things you cannot change.
What is problem-solving?
Name one sign your body may be hungry other than your stomach growling.
Low energy, irritability, feeling shaky, trouble concentrating.
Name one benefit of good sleep.
Better mood, better focus, more energy, increased memory, more energy.
Name one physical sign that your body may be experiencing stress.
Increased heart rate, Muscle tension, Headache, Sweating, Stomachache, Feeling tired
Name two ways physical activity can support mental health.
Improves mood, Reduces stress, Helps manage anxiety, Improves sleep, Increases confidence, Improves focus
his is the ability to recover after challenges or stressful situations.
What is RESILIENCE?
If the body doesn't get enough food, it may begin breaking down this tissue for energy.
What is MUSCLE?
The blue light from phones, tablets, and computers can reduce the production of this sleep hormone.
What is melatonin?
True or False: Mindfulness means you have to completely clear your mind and stop thinking.
What is False?
Mindfulness is noticing thoughts and returning attention to the present moment.
True or False: Physical activity can help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
What is True?
A person is feeling overwhelmed and begins thinking, "I can't handle this." Name two ways they could challenge this thought.
Name two possible effects of regularly eating large amounts of sugary or highly processed carbohydrates.
Energy crashes, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, increased risk for diabetes, increased hunger, mood fluctuations.
A friend says they stay up until 2:00 a.m. playing video games and feel exhausted at school. Name three healthy changes you would recommend.
Explain the difference between reacting and responding.
Name three barriers that can make exercise difficult and one solution for each.
Explain why identifying emotions can help someone make healthier choices.
Recognizing emotions helps people understand what they need and choose a response instead of reacting impulsively.