School of Health Knocks
Healthy Habits
Mind Over Matter
Myths or Facts
PUBLIC HEALTH IN EVERY DAY LIFE
100

Schools often run these programs to teach students about nutrition, exercise, and making healthy choices.

A) Phys Ed

B)  Health Education 

C) Food Science

D) Infection Control

Answer: What are health education programs?

100

This nutrient is essential for muscle repair and can be found in foods like chicken, beans, and eggs.

A) Minerals

B) Protein

C) Vitamin K

D) Carbs

What is protein?

100

Limiting phone and computer use before bed can improve this important nightly activity for your brain and body.

What is sleep?

100

 Vaping is safer than smoking and doesn’t harm your lungs.

What is a myth? 

(Vaping can still damage lungs and often contains addictive nicotine.)

100

This activity was highly emphasized by public health officials during 2020. 

A. Washing your hair 

B. Washing your car 

C. Washing your dog 

D. Washing your hands

What is washing your hands. 

200

This term describes the rules and guidelines schools follow to keep students safe and healthy, such as vaccination requirements.

A. Student Health

B. Chancellor's Regulations

C. School health policies

D.Parent Guidelines

What is School Health Policies?

200

Vitamin C plays a key role in supporting the:

A) Heart

B) Nervous System

C) The Gut

D) The immune system

What is immune system

200

 Practicing deep breathing, journaling, or talking to a friend are all ways to manage this common feeling during stressful times.

What is Anxiety (stress)

200

All carbs are bad for you.

(DAILY DOUBLE)

What is myth?

200

_ is a critical part of health and development. 

A. Nutrition 

B. Sports 

C. Video games

D. Getting good grades

What is nutrition. 


300

Schools may conduct these quick health checks, such as vision or hearing tests, to identify issues early.

A. Health screenings 

B. Fire drills

C. Parent-teacher conferences

D. Standardized tests

What are Health Screenings

300

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of these tiny organisms that cause illness. 

A)Bacteria

B) Germs

C) Viruses

D) Bacteria & Viruses

What are Bacteria & Viruses

300

Talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or therapist is an example of this type of coping strategy. 

A. Avoidance

B. Social support 

C. Isolation

D. Suppression

What is B. Social support 

300

You must drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated.

What is myth?

(Hydration needs vary by person, activity level, and climate — water from foods and other drinks also counts.)

300

_ programs can contribute to improved public health by reducing unnecessary waste which harms the environment and in turn, negatively impacts global health outcomes. 

A. Education 

B. Trash 

C. Recycling

D. Training

What is recycling.

400

 This professional works in schools to provide first aid, manage medications, and promote student wellness.

 A. School counselor

B. School nurse 

C. Physical education teacher

D. Principal

Who is the school nurse

400

Practicing this can help reduce stress and improve focus; techniques include meditation, and deep breathing exercises

What is stress management?

400

Taking short breaks during homework or study sessions can help prevent burnout and improve this mental skill.

A) Vision

B) Focus

C) Thinking

D) Comprehension

What is Focus?

400

Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

What is Fact?

400

Teens should aim for about this many hours of sleep each night to support learning, mood, and overall health.

A. 5-9

B. 7-8

C. 6-9

D. 8-10

What is 8-10




500

This type of plan outlines how a school will respond to emergencies like severe weather, lockdowns, or fires.

 A. Lesson plan

B. Emergency response plan 

C. Field trip plan

D. Lunch schedule

(DAILY DOUBLE)

What is Emergency Response Plan

500

Brain booster exercises like puzzles and strategy games help improve memory and sharpen (blank) skills. 

A) Problem-solving 

B) Decision Making

C) Critical thinking  

D) Reading 

What is Problem-Solving?

500

Listening to music, drawing, or exercising are examples of healthy ways to cope with this common feeling.

What is Stress

500

Only candy can cause cavities

What is myth?

500

(blank) help protect people, including those with chronic diseases, from getting seriously ill from certain infections. 

A) Physicals

B) Juicing

C) Vaccinations

D) CAT scan

What are Vaccinations?

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