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What is the time in a teen's life when many changes occur?
What is Puberty
What are things that can cause you to sweat and lead to body odor?
What are exercising, being nervous/excited, being in hot temperatures
Name some things teens worry about when they go through puberty
Being teased, appearance, height/weight, acne
The steps involved in making a decision include
Ask questions, get the facts, talk to someone you trust
True or False: Washing your skin daily with an anti-bacterial face wash will help prevent acne
True
It won't always guarantee you won't get a pimple. As women we are always prone to acne due to our hormone levels changing
What are some noticeable changes in girls during puberty?
What are breasts grow, you get a period, and grow more body hair
Name some things you can do to battle body odor
Showering, using deodorant, wearing clean clothes
Who are some people you can talk to about your changes?
What are Parents/relatives, staff members/teachers, friends, doctor/nurse
When the decision you make turns out bad, what are some things you can do to make the situation better?
Talk about it, learn from it, say you're sorry
True or False: Squeezing pimples gets rid of them faster
False
Squeezing can lead to scarring and cause the acne to spread, especially if you don't wash your hands.
Puberty starts and happens because of these things in your body
What are hormones
What is the best way to deal with oily hair?
Wash your hair every other day with mild shampoo
True or False: It is normal to have mood swings during puberty
What is True
What are some added responsibilities you may have at home and school during puberty?
More chores at home, responsibility for your own behavior
True or False: Chocolate and greasy foods cause pimples
However, you need to have a balanced diet to keep your body and skin healthy
True or False: Boys & Girls go through puberty at the same time
True or False: Clothes don't need to be washed unless it is visibly dirty
What is False
True or False: It is normal to have irregular periods when you first get it
What is True
Give an example of what peer pressure looks like
"If you don't do this, we can't be friends"
"Just do it, don't be such a baby"
What is the largest organ in the body which actually protects you from the sun?
Skin
The average age for teens to go through puberty is
What causes clothing to smell?
A) Environment (cigarette smoke, cooking, etc.)
B) When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt, oils in the skin and hair
C) Food, dirt, and stains on clothing
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Name 3 things that can happen right before you start your period
Increased appetite, more sleepy, mood swings
True or False: Peer pressure is always negative
False
Name some things you can do to keep yourself clean, healthy, and feeling good in your skin
Showering daily, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of rest/sleep, exercise/stay active