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True or false? Teen mental health hospitalizations increased 124% from 2016 to 2022
What are some possible risk factors of poor social-emotional and mental health?
Poor life quality, decreased physical health, decreased academic achievement
What are some positive outcomes of physical activity?
Improving heart and lung fitness, building muscles, controlling weight, strong bones, reducing anxiety and depression, etc.
True or False? Energy drinks are a sustainable source of hydration and brain power for students.
FALSE!! Energy drinks contain both caffeine and added sugars, which are both soft drugs, which offer no hydration and create a depressant effect after the effects wear off.
What % of lifetime mental illnesses begin before 14? What about 18?
33.33% of lifetime illnesses present begin before age 14. 50% begin by age 18.
True or false? Excessive screen time is linked to increased anxiety and depression symptoms
TRUE! Can you think of some ways screen time may negatively impact teenagers?
X in 6 students met the CDC's guidelines for daily physical activity
1 in 6 students met the CDC's guidelines for daily physical activity
How much would school lunch cost if BPS students had to pay for it?
Around $540
What % of teens report always receiving the social and emotional support they need?
27.5% always recieve the support they need, compared to the 76.9% of parents
X in 5 students have experienced persistent feelings of sadness
2 in 5 students have experienced persistent feelings of sadness
What are some outcomes of health literacy?
Proper use of preventative services (vaccines, tests), medication access and management, and understanding one's self
True or false? Students perform better on tests when they have a breakfast
TRUE!!! Students who eat breakfast perform 17.5% better than their peers!!
What % of students attend physical education classes on all 5 days of the week?
33%
What is one of the main leading causes of death?
Suicide is the second leading cause of young deaths, only behind accidental injuries.
Physical inactivity increases the risk of....
X out of 5 students have experienced food insecurity in their family?
1 out of 5 students report having experienced food insecurities.
What % of schools in BPS do not have health class?
42%
X million adults in the US with mental illness do not receive treatment
25 million adults, equaling 50% of adults in the US who are diagnosed with mental illness do not receive treatment. Why could this be?
What conditions have studies connected the lack of proper health education to?
Poor health, likeliness of having a chronic health condition (i.e. Hepatitis, Stomach Ulcers, Heart Disease, etc.)
What are the 8 nutrients we need in our daily lives?
Protein, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B12, Omega-3 fatty acids