Healthy Eating
Name a healthy swap for an afternoon snack like potato chips or cookies.
Any fruits or vegetables, hummus, etc.
If you are ever home or out in public and there is an immediate emergency, what number should you call?
911
f you notice a friend has been acting really sad, quiet, or angry for a few weeks, what are two kind things you can do to support them?
Ask them if they are okay / if they want to talk, invite them to play with you, or help them talk to a trusted adult like a teacher or school counselor.
True or False: Medicine can be helpful when you are sick, but it can be dangerous if taken incorrectly.
True
What are the three food groups?
Why is there a lock icon, a skull and crossbones, or a warning label on household cleaning products?
To show that they are poisonous/toxic and unsafe to touch, breathe in, or swallow.
What is a simple, physical coping strategy you can do right at your school desk when you start to feel overwhelmed or anxious?
Deep breathing (like box breathing), stretching, or counting backward.
What is peer pressure, and can it ever be a positive thing?
Peer pressure is when people your own age try to influence how you act or think. Yes, it can be positive if your friends pressure or encourage you to do something good, like studying, being kind to someone, or trying a new healthy sport.
Why do our bodies need calcium?
If someone you don't know tries to talk to you online while you are playing a video game, what are the two steps you should take?
Do not reply/block them, and immediately tell a trusted adult.
Why is getting enough sleep important for your mental health, not just your body?
Sleep gives your brain time to rest and process the day. When we don't get enough sleep, it is much harder to manage emotions, focus, and handle stress the next day.
What is the addictive substance found in cigarettes and vapes that makes it very hard for people to stop using them?
What are the three main things listed on a food's Nutrition Facts label that we should try to limit or eat in smaller amounts?
Sodium (salt), Sugar, and Saturated/Trans Fats.
What are the three things that make an action "bullying" rather than just a normal disagreement between friends?
It is intentional (done on purpose), it is repeated (happens over and over), and there is an imbalance of power (one person is using power to hurt another).
What is "positive self-talk" and how does it help your mental health?
It is speaking kindly to yourself in your own mind (e.g., "I can't do this yet, but I will keep trying"). It helps build resilience and self-esteem.
Why do alcohol and tobacco products have legal age limits (meaning you have to be an adult to buy them)?
Because the brain and body are still growing and developing rapidly during childhood and the teenage years. These substances can easily disrupt that growth and cause lasting damage to a young brain.
Why are "whole grains" (like brown rice or whole wheat bread) healthier for your digestion and energy than "white" or processed grains?
They contain fiber, which keeps our digestive system moving and gives us long-lasting, steady energy.
What does the phrase "Stop, Drop, and Roll" mean, and when should you use it?
It is a safety rule used if your clothes ever catch on fire. You stop moving, drop to the ground, cover your face, and roll back and forth to put out the flames.
Name two ways that spending too much time staring at a phone, tablet, or video game screen can affect your mood or mental health.
It can make you feel grumpy/irritable, anxious, lonely, or take away from time spent doing fun things with friends and family, etc.
Imagine a friend dares you to drink something from an unmarked bottle in a garage. What are two different refusal strategies you could use to say no?
e.g., State the facts: "No, that's poison." Walk away. Use an excuse: "No, my parents are waiting for me." Offer a safer alternative: "No way, let's go play basketball instead.")