Nutrition
Which food group is the main source of energy for the body and includes bread, rice, pasta, and cereals?
Carbohydrates (grains).
How often should you generally brush your teeth each day?
Twice daily (morning and before bed) recommended.
What is one simple activity you can do to reduce stress after school?
Short walk, listen to music, breathing exercises, hobby time.
How many minutes of physical activity do health experts generally recommend most days for kids and teens?
At least 60 minutes most days (common guideline).
What is one reason it’s important to avoid tobacco products?
Tobacco causes lung damage, addiction, cancer risk.
Name two examples of foods that are high in protein.
Examples: chicken, eggs, beans, tofu, fish, nuts.
Why is washing hands with soap and water before eating important?
Removes germs that can cause illness.
Define the term "emotions" and give two examples.
Emotions are feelings like happy, sad, angry, anxious.
Give two examples of aerobic activities and two examples of strength-building activities appropriate for 7th graders.
Aerobic: running, swimming, cycling; Strength: bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, or resistance bands.
What does "peer pressure" mean when it comes to trying alcohol or drugs?
Pressure from friends to do something you don’t want to do.
What does it mean when a food label lists "serving size"? How can this affect how many calories you think you’re eating?
"Serving size" is the amount the nutrition facts refer to; multiple servings per package mean calories/etc. multiply.
Name two habits that help prevent the spread of germs at school.
Cover coughs/sneezes, use tissues, avoid touching face with unwashed hands, stay home when sick.
What is a healthy way to cope when you’re feeling overwhelmed by homework or problems?
Talk to someone trusted, break tasks into smaller steps, take a short break, use calming breathing.
Explain how regular physical activity can help both body and mood.
Helps cardiovascular health, builds muscles/bones, reduces stress, improves mood and concentration.
Explain why prescription medicines should only be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Wrong dose or taking without doctor guidance can be harmful or interact with other meds.
Explain why eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is important for health.
Different colors provide different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Explain how proper skin care (like cleansing and using sunscreen) helps overall health.
Cleansing removes dirt/germs; sunscreen protects from UV damage and lowers skin cancer risk.
Explain why getting enough sleep is important for mental health and learning.
Sleep restores the brain, improves memory, mood, attention; lack of sleep impairs learning and emotional control.
Design a 20-minute after-school activity plan that includes warm-up, main activity, and cool-down. Briefly describe each part.
Warm-up (5 min light jogging and stretches), Main activity (12 min circuit of jumping jacks, squats, lunges, shuttle runs), Cool-down (3 min walking and stretching).
Describe three long-term health risks of using vaping products (e-cigarettes).
Lung damage, addiction, harm to developing brain, increased risk of respiratory illness.
A student wants to increase fiber in their diet. Give three food choices that would help and explain one health benefit of dietary fiber.
Examples: whole-grain bread, oats, beans, lentils, fruits, vegetables; benefit: helps digestion and prevents constipation, may lower cholesterol.
Describe a daily routine that includes at least four hygiene practices and explain how each practice helps prevent illness or infection.
Example routine: brush teeth (prevents cavities), wash hands before meals (reduces infections), shower/change clothes (reduces body odor/germs), apply deodorant/clean clothes (hygiene/social comfort).
A friend seems sad and withdraws from activities. List three supportive things you could do or say and explain why each could help.
Examples: Ask if they’re okay and listen (shows support), invite them to a low-pressure activity (reconnects socially), encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor (gets professional help).
Describe how to measure intensity of exercise without using fancy equipment (two methods) and explain why it matters.
Methods: Talk test (can you speak a sentence?); perceived exertion scale (rate 1–10). Intensity matters for fitness gains and safety.
A classmate offers you an illegal drug at a party. Write a short script (2–3 lines) for how you could say no and leave the situation safely. Explain why your response is effective.
Script example: "No thanks—I don't do that. Let's go do something else." Then leave with a friend or call parent/guardian. Explanation: Direct refusal, offer alternate plan, and exit reduces pressure and risk.