HEALTH BASICS
How many dimensions of wellness are included in the Wellness Wheel?
Eight
Name one healthy way to manage stress.
Exercise, deep breathing, sleep, talking to someone, or another healthy coping strategy.
What is puberty?
The stage of development when the body begins changing toward physical maturity.
What addictive substance is found in many e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates.
Which dimension of wellness focuses on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and caring for your body?Physical wellness
Physical wellness
What is one difference between a healthy coping strategy and an unhealthy coping strategy?
A healthy strategy helps manage stress without causing additional harm.
Name two physical changes that can occur during puberty.
Name two physical changes that can occur during puberty.
Name one way alcohol can affect a person's body or behavior.
Impaired coordination, slower reaction time, poor judgment, or reduced inhibitions.
What information does the Nutrition Facts label provide about a food?
Serving size, calories, nutrients, and other nutrition information.
Which dimension focuses on understanding your feelings, managing stress, and coping with challenges?Emotional wellness
Emotional wellness
Which part of the brain helps with planning, decision-making, and controlling impulses?
The prefrontal cortex.
What chemical messengers help trigger many of the changes that occur during puberty?
Hormones
Why can nicotine be especially harmful to a developing teenage brain?
It can affect attention, learning, mood, and the developing brain's reward systems.
What is the difference between added sugars and naturally occurring sugars?
Added sugars are added during processing or preparation; naturally occurring sugars are found in foods such as fruit and milk.
A student has strong friendships but rarely sleeps enough, exercises, or eats balanced meals. What does this tell us about their wellness?
Wellness involves multiple dimensions. Strength in one area does not mean all areas are healthy.
Why might a teenager sometimes act impulsively even when they know the risks?
The brain systems involved in reward and emotion develop earlier than the prefrontal cortex, which is still maturing.
Why is it normal for classmates to experience puberty at different times?
Everyone develops at their own pace, influenced by genetics, hormones, and other factors.
Why can you not assume an e-cigarette is safe just because it produces vapor instead of smoke?
The aerosol can contain nicotine, ultrafine particles, and other potentially harmful chemicals.
Why is it important to compare serving size when looking at two Nutrition Facts labels?
The amounts listed are based on the stated serving size, so different serving sizes can make comparisons misleading.
A student wants to improve their overall wellness. Explain how improving one dimension of the Wellness Wheel could positively affect two other dimensions.
Answers will vary. For example, improving physical wellness through exercise may improve emotional wellness by reducing stress and social wellness by exercising with friends.
Your friend is overwhelmed by schoolwork and wants to give up. Describe two healthy coping strategies and explain how they could help.
Answers may include breaking work into smaller tasks, taking a healthy break, exercising, or asking a trusted adult for support. Explanations should connect the strategies to managing stress.
A student feels embarrassed because they are developing earlier or later than their friends. What would you tell them, and why?
Development varies from person to person, and differences in timing are usually normal. Avoid comparing your body with others.
Your friend says, "Vaping is safe because it doesn't produce cigarette smoke." Explain why this claim is incorrect and give one way to respond to peer pressure.
E-cigarette aerosol can contain harmful substances and nicotine. A student could refuse clearly, explain their concerns, or leave the situation.
A drink contains 24 grams of added sugar per serving, and the bottle contains 2 servings. How many grams of added sugar are in the whole bottle?
48 grams.