Hygiene
How many times a day, and for how long, should you brush your teeth?
at least 2 times per day, for 2 minutes
How many minutes of physical activity should kids get most days?
About 60 minutes.
Which 2 food group give your body vitamins and minerals and should fill about half your plate?
Fruits and vegetables.
What are the 3 steps to self-control?
1. Stop
2. Think
3. Act
How many hours of sleep do most 3rd and 4th graders need each night?
10-12 hours
Name 3 times when you should wash your hands.
Before eating, after using the bathroom, after coughing/sneezing, after touching animals, after playing outside, etc.
What muscle pumps blood throughout your body when you exercise?
Your heart.
Name the 5 food groups on MyPlate.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy.
What is empathy?
trying to understand another person's feelings
Which goal is more specific: "I will exercise more" or "I will walk for 20 minutes after school 3 days a week"?
"I will walk for 20 minutes after school 3 days a week"
This skin condition often becomes more common during puberty because of increased oil production.
Acne
Name two things you might notice happening to your body during exercise.
Faster heartbeat, heavier breathing, sweating, feeling warm, etc.
What does the dairy food group help build and maintain?
Strong bones and teeth.
Why is getting enough sleep important for emotional health?
It helps with mood, focus, energy, and managing emotions.
The healthiest response when a friend shares a serious problem they cannot handle alone is to do this.
tell a trusted adult/get help from a trusted adult
When is the best time to put on deodorant?
After showering or bathing, when your skin is clean and dry.
A friend says they don't like sports, so they can't be physically active. What would you tell them?
Physical activity isn't just sports. Walking, dancing, hiking, biking, playing outside, and many other activities count.
You eat pepperoni pizza, an apple, and milk. Which food groups are represented?
Grains, Dairy, Fruit, Protein
What are boundaries and why are they important in friendships?
Boundaries are personal limits that help us feel safe, respected, and comfortable.
What are three things a person can do every day to stay healthy?
Name 4 hygiene habits that become especially important as kids get older.
What are two body systems that benefit from regular physical activity?
Heart/circulatory system, muscular system, skeletal system, lungs/respiratory system.
Create a balanced lunch meal using all five food groups.
meal contains: fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy
What is peer pressure and refusal skills?
Peer pressure is when other people try to influence or persuade you to do something. Refusal skills are ways to successfully say "NO" and refuse the negative peer pressure.
A student sprains their ankle during recess. The school nurse recommends the RICE method. What does each letter in RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation