Healthy Habits
Whats the reccomended amount of sleep for middle school students?
8-10 hours
What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
How many minutes of physical activity are recommended daily for teens?
60 Minutes
What type of doctor do you see for regular check-ups?
Primary Care Physician
Why is it important to finish a prescribed antibiotic?
To fully kill the bacteria and prevent resistance.
Brushing and flossing helps prevent what health issues?
Gum and dental diseases
Eating too much added sugar can increase the risk of what long-term health issue?
Type 2 diabetes (or obesity, and heart disease)
Physical activity directly strengthens what vital organ?
The heart
What is the purpose of vaccinations?
Prevent diseases by helping the body build immunity.
What is a “check-up” also called?
A routine or Wellness exam
Explain how stress management (like deep breathing or journaling) supports personal health.
It reduces anxiety, improves mood, and protects mental and physical health.
How does staying hydrated support personal health.
Helps digestion, brain function, temperature control, and energy levels.
How does regular exercise promote mental health?
Lowers stress, improves mood, boosts confidence.
Why are yearly physicals important?
They help detect health problems early and track growth and development.
Explain how over-the-counter medicine should be taken safely.
Follow dosage instructions, ask an adult, don’t mix medications, etc.
Give one example of how poor sleep affects personal health.
Answers may include: irritability, weakened immune system, trouble focusing, lower academic performance, etc.
Give one reason why balanced meals are important for teens.
Supports growth, provides energy, maintains healthy weight, etc.
What body system benefits from weight-bearing exercise (jumping, running)?
Skeletal System
Name one health professional other than a doctor who promotes personal health.
Nurse, dentist, counselor, nutritionist, physical therapist, etc.
Why is honest communication with medical professionals important?
It helps them diagnose and treat accurately and safely
What can screen time potentially do to your health?
Too much can disrupt sleep, reduce physical activity, strain eyes, and increase stress.
How can skipping breakfast impact personal health.
Can lower concentration, decrease energy, lead to overeating later, etc.
Analyze how physical inactivity can negatively affect personal health.
Higher risk of obesity, heart disease, low mood, decreased strength, etc.
Analyze how early detection of illness (ex: screening tests) promotes personal health.
Leads to faster treatment, prevents worsening, increases survival, reduces complications.
How can ignoring medical symptoms affect personal health?
Conditions could worsen, become harder to treat, or lead to lasting damage.