SLEEP
This hormone, often called the “sleep hormone,” increases in the evening and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin.
Vitamin that helps absorb calcium and is often called the "sunshine vitamin."
Vitamin D.
Adolescents should get at least this many minutes of physical activity each day.
60 Minutes.
This term refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Mental Health.
Seeing things in black and white with no middle ground.
All-or-nothing thinking.
Adolescents need this many hours of sleep per night for optimal health and functioning.
8-10 hours.
The body's main source of energy often found in foods like bread and pasta.
Carbohydrates.
Activities like jumping rope and basketball help strengthen this part of the body.
Bones or skeletal system.
Being in the present moment.
Mindfulness.
Leads to harmful consequences and changes in brain chemistry.
Addiction.
Internal biological clock that influences sleep patterns.
Circadian rhythm.
Poor nutrition can negatively affect this mental ability and may make it harder to focus in school.
Concentration or cognitive function.
Regular exercise helps reduce symptoms of this mental health condition in teens.
Depression or anxiety.
Lack of this can lead to irritability and poor mental health in teens.
Sleep.
This unhealth coping strategy involves blaming others for your own feelings or problems.
Projection.
Sleep helps this type of brain function that is crucial for learning and memory.
Cognitive function.
This compound is necessary for survival.
Water.
Teens who exercise regularly are less likely to develop this chronic condition linked to poor diet and inactivity.
Type II diabetes.
A healthy balance between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Emotional regulation.
How you feel about yourself and your abilities.
Self-esteem.
Stage of sleep most associated with dreaming and emotion regulation.
REM sleep.
Name the 6 parts of the food pyramid.
1. Grains
2. Vegetables
3. Fruits
4. Protein
5. Dairy
6. Fats
Physical activity boosts this chemical in the brain, often called the “feel-good” hormone.
Endorphins.
Neurotransmitter often called the "feel-good chemical." Helps regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.
Serotonin.
The phone number for the organization that provides support for suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
988. (Call or text)