Nutrients
What are nutrients?
Substances in food that give us energy and help our body grow and stay healthy.
Name one healthy habit.
Examples: sleeping well, exercising, eating vegetables, good hygiene, etc.
What is a drug?
A substance that affects the body or mind.
What is peer pressure?
When others try to make you do something.
What is the riddle’s answer in the unit’s first page?
A habit!
How many basic nutrients are there?
Six
What are three important lifestyle choices for good health?
Eat right, sleep well, exercise regularly.
What is a medicine?
A drug used to treat illness or disease.
Can peer pressure be good?
Yes, if it encourages positive actions.
Which habits help both body and mind?
Exercising, sleeping, journaling, and socializing.
Name two examples of foods rich in proteins.
Eggs, meat, fish, beans, etc.
What can happen if we don’t have good hygiene or habits?
We can get sick or feel tired/unhealthy.
True or False: All drugs are medicines.
False – all medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.
Give an example of positive peer pressure.
Friends encourage you to study, play sports, or eat healthy.
What is obesity?
Having too much body fat that can harm your health.
What happens if we don’t have a balanced diet?
We can become overweight, obese, or underweight and get health problems.
How can journaling or managing stress help your health?
They help your mental and emotional health.
Name one danger of abusing medicine.
Addiction, illness, or even death.
What should you do if friends pressure you to do something bad?
Say “no,” walk away, or choose positive friends.
Name two effects of smoking or alcohol.
Smoking: lung or throat cancer; Alcohol: liver disease, brain damage, etc.
Name the six nutrients.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water.
Mention two effects of not sleeping enough.
You feel tired, can’t focus, get sick more easily, etc.
Why are illegal drugs dangerous?
They can harm or kill, and cause serious health problems.
Why is self-esteem important when facing peer pressure?
When you feel good about yourself, you’re less likely to follow bad habits.
Why is it important to avoid places where people smoke or drink?
To stay safe and avoid peer pressure or temptation.