Week 1- Nutrition & Healthy Eating Habits
What is the best drink for your body every day?
What is water.
How many minutes of moderate physical activity are recommended per week for teens?
What is at least 60 minutes per day.
What is one healthy way to cope with stress?
What is talking to someone, journaling, exercise, deep breathing.
During puberty, what are two ways your body changes?
What is one example of a drug or substance teens should avoid?
What is alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, other drugs.
What are “empty calories”?
What are calories that don’t provide important nutrients (like soda or sugary drinks)
What is something you might feel after exercising regularly?
What is more energy, better mood, less stress.
What is one sign of stress in the body?
What is headache, fatigue, stomachache, tension.
What are TWO red flags during your menstrual cycle that mean you should see a doctor?
What is very heavy bleeding, missing school from extreme pain, very irregular cycles, major mood changes.
Name one effect substances can have on your brain.
What are poor decisions, memory issues, slower thinking, delayed reaction time.
Name ONE thing you can find on a food label.
What is serving size, calories, sugar, protein.
What type of exercise helps improve flexibility?
What is stretching or yoga.
Why is sleep important for mental health?
What is it helps mood, focus, and stress levels.
What are TWO reasons someone may use birth control or contraception?
What is to regulate their hormones/menstrual cycles and to prevent pregnancy.
What are TWO things you can do if your friends are encouraging you to try something you’re not comfortable with?
What is say no, walk away, change the subject, tell a trusted adult.
Why is it good to eat from different food groups?
What is your body needs different nutrients from each group.
Your friend says “I hate working out so I’m just not active.”
What would you suggest to them?
What is find fun activities like dancing, walking, or sports
What are the two types of stress?
What is eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress).
What is a STI? What is the only way to fully prevent getting a STI?
What is ONE way substance use effects fertility/reproductive health?
What is substance use can damage eggs, effect hormone balance, and/or effect the developing child inside of you.
What are the FIVE main food groups?
What is fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy.
Why is doing BOTH cardio and stretching important instead of just one?
What is cardio helps heart and endurance; stretching improves flexibility and prevents injury.
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
What is stress is usually a response to a specific situation (like a test or argument) and goes away when the situation is over.
Anxiety can last longer and may happen even without a clear reason or trigger.
Your friend feels pressured into doing something they’re not comfortable with.
What advice would you give them?
What is say no, set boundaries, talk to a trusted adult.
At around what age does the brain finish developing?
What is 25 years old.