puberty
Primarily responsible for male sexual development.
Testosterone
The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher-level functions like thinking, learning, and decision-making.
Cerebral Cortex
Primary source of energy for the body, found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and starchy foods.
Carbohydrates
______ ____ _____ can lead to addiction, impacting focus, attention span, and academic performance.
Exesive screen time
Crucial for the overall health and well-being of adolescents.
Physical activity
Includes mood wings, Increased sensitivity, Self-Consciousness, social changes, importance of support.
Emotional and social changes
Responsible for processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.
Amygdala
Causes fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and low blood sugar
skipping meals
The constant need to be "connected" and aware of what others are doing online can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and a sense of missing out on social events or experiences.
FOMO (fear of missing out)
Finding an exersise buddy, making exersising fun and rewarding yourself are ways of staying _____
Motivated
includes social awkwardness and difficulty fitting in with peers.
Social Challenges
Provides opportunities for creative expression through gaming, music production, and digital art.
Creative Outlets
Learning to recognize appropriate ____________________sizes is crucial for maintaining a ____________________weight.
portion, healthy
Social media algorithms can create ______ where users are primarily exposed to information and viewpoints that confirm their existing beliefs, limiting their exposure to diverse perspectives.
echo chambers
Regular exercise can alleviate symptoms of depression and improve ______
overall mood
Primarily responsible for female sexual development.
Estrogen
Includes enhanced Cognitive Function, Positive Mood and Emotional Regulation, Physical Health.
Benifits of sufficiant sleep
Essential for various bodily functions. Found in a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains.
Vitamins
Multiplayer games allow adolescents to _____ ___ _______ with friends online, fostering social interaction and teamwork skills.
Connect and collaborate
exersise can help boost your immune System and help the body fight of ____
infections
________ can interfere with the production, transport, or breakdown of hormones.
Endocrine disruptors
the Amygdala, Hippocampus, Hypothalamus, Thalamus, and the Cingulate Gyrus are all found in this system
The Limbic System
Aim for at least __ minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity most days of the week.
60
Unprecedented Access to Information, Enhanced Communication and Connection, and Creativity and Self-Expression
Benefits of Technology
physical activity can help enhanced _______ Reduction
Mood & Stress