Daily Routines
What is one healthy thing you should do before going to bed each night?
Go to sleep on time, turn off screens, brush teeth, or relax without electronics
Which type of barrier is it if you say, "I didn't eat breakfast because I woke up late"?
Time Barrier
What is one food group you should eat every day?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein
What does it mean to “take charge” of your health?
Taking responsibility, making your own healthy choices, not waiting for others
8 hours sleep OR 2 hours exercise?
8 hours of sleep is usually better because your body can’t function without rest; but exercise is also key
Why is it important to eat breakfast before school?
It give your body energy, helps you focus, and improves mood/attention.
True or False: A peer barrier is when your friend encourages you to make an unhealthy choice?
True
Which is better for your body most of the time: water or juice? Why?
Water - hydrates you without added sugar
Give one example of a healthy choice you can control, even if your friends do something different.
Choosing water over soda, going to sleep on time, saying no to junk food, exercising.
Soda for a week OR skip breakfast for a week?
Neither is healthy, but skipping breakfast affects energy and focus more
If you spend 5 hours on screens after school. what might that affect the most: your sleep, friendships, or fitness?
Sleep (brightness from the screen keeps you awake
Give me an example of an access barrier that might prevent a student from exercising
No safe space to play, no gym, no equipment, no money to join a sports team
Why is sleep just as important for health as exercise or nutrition?
Sleep lets your body and brain recover, helps memory, energy, mood, and immune system
Why is it important to reflect on your daily routine before making a change?
To see what’s working, what’s not, and to understand your barriers before fixing them.
4 hours gaming OR 4 hours walking with friends?
Walking is healthier for physical, mental, and social health
Name 2 ways to add more movement to your daily routine without going to the gym.
Walking to school, playing outside, taking the stairs, dancing, stretching, riding a bike.
Why is motivation sometimes harder to control than time and access?
Because it comes from within, you have to want to do it, and its about mindset, not just outside resources.
If you skip meals, how might that affect your focus and mood in class?
You might feel tired, cranky, distracted, or unable to concentrate.
“You realize you’ve been staying up late on school nights and feel tired every morning. What’s one specific action you could take to change your routine and take charge of your health?”
set an earlier bedtime, limit screen use before bed, make a nightly routine, prepare school items earlier so bedtime isn’t delayed.
Unlimited healthy food OR unlimited time for physical activity?
food affects nutrition, but physical activity is vital for fitness
Explain how your choices in the morning can affect your energy level for the whole day.
Eating breakfast, getting enough sleep, and being hydrated set your energy, mood, and focus for the rest of the day
"Jay wants to drink more water, but the vending machines at school only sell soda." Identify the barrier AND suggest one solution.
Barrier = Access
Solution = Bring water from home, refill bottle, ask teacher for alternatives.
Explain the difference between a healthy habit and a short-term choice.
Healthy habit = something you do regularly (brushing teeth, eating veggies)
Short-term choice = one-time decision (choosing water at lunch today)
Imagine you are giving advice to a 5th grader: what’s one tip you’d share about making healthy choices in middle school?
stay active, don’t skip meals, manage screen time, get enough sleep.
Be really healthy with no friends, OR have lots of friends but struggle with health?
health is important, but social connections also affect wellness.