Mental & Emotional Health
What is stress?
The body’s response to a challenge or demand.
How many food groups are there?
Five.
What is the addictive chemical in vapes?
Nicotine.
What is a boundary?
A limit that protects your personal space, feelings, or safety.
Name one way to manage stress in a healthy way.
Exercise, deep breathing, journaling, talking to a trusted adult, or listening to music.
Name one healthy coping skill.
Deep breathing, exercise, journaling, music, talking to someone.
What nutrient is the main source of energy?
Carbohydrates.
Why is nicotine harmful for teens?
Affects brain development and is highly addictive.
Name one refusal skill to resist peer pressure.
Say no clearly, give an excuse, walk away, suggest something else.
Name one healthy eating habit.
Eat fruits and vegetables, drink water, limit sugary drinks, balance meals.
What is resilience?
The ability to recover or bounce back from difficulties.
Name one component of fitness.
Strength, flexibility, cardio endurance, muscular endurance, or power.
Name one short-term effect of vaping.
Coughing, headache, nausea, dizziness.
What is cyberbullying?
Bullying that happens online or through social media.
Give one refusal skill to resist peer pressure.
Say no clearly, give an excuse, walk away, suggest an alternative.
Name two signs someone may need mental health support.
Withdrawal, mood changes, sleep changes, dropping grades.
How much sleep should teens get per night?
8–10 hours.
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke you breathe from someone else’s cigarette or vape.
Name two ways maintaining good personal hygiene can prevent illness
Reduces the spread of germs, prevents infections (skin, respiratory, digestive), and helps keep immune system strong.
Name one personal safety strategy.
Wear a seatbelt, use helmets, tell a trusted adult, avoid risky situations, follow rules at school.
Describe two ways chronic stress can affect both mental and physical health.
Chronic stress can lead to mental health issues like anxiety or depression, and physical health problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, weakened immune system, or stomach problems.
Name two benefits of regular exercise.
Better mood, stronger muscles, better sleep, reduced stress.
Name two long-term effects of vaping or tobacco use.
Lung damage, addiction, heart disease, breathing problems.
Give two examples of how healthy lifestyle choices help prevent disease.
Eating a balanced diet supports the immune system and body function.
Regular physical activity reduces risk of chronic diseases like obesity or heart disease.
Proper sleep improves mental and physical health.
Vaccinations prevent communicable diseases.
Give two ways healthy lifestyle choices affect overall health.
Improves mental well-being, reduces risk of chronic disease, boosts energy, strengthens the immune system.