Healthy Eating
What is the recommended drink of choice according to Canada's Food Guide?
Water
What is a substance?
Any chemical that changes how the body or brain works.
Name TWO healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress.
Physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, talking to someone, reading, meditation, deep breathing, or listening to music.
What is a relationship?
A connection between people.
Name the THREE food categories emphasized in Canada's Food Guide.
Vegetables and fruits, Whole grain foods, Protein foods
Name one reason a teenager might choose to use a substance.
Curiosity, stress, fitting in, pressure from friends, social media influence, or availability
Mental health exists on a _________.
Continuum
Name TWO characteristics of a healthy relationship.
Respect, trust, honesty, communication, support, kindness, or compromise.
According to Canada's Food Guide, what should make up half of your plate?
Vegetables and fruits
Why are teenagers more vulnerable to substance use than adults?
The brain continues developing until about age 25, especially areas responsible for decision-making and impulse control
Name THREE common sources of stress discussed in class.
Family, friends, school, or technology.
Which communication style respectfully expresses thoughts and feelings?
Assertiveness
Media and technology would be examples of which factor that includes our food choices?
Environmental factor
What is the difference between misuse and abuse?
Misuse = using a substance in a way it wasn't intended
Abuse = a pattern of use that causes harm
Identify TWO places someone can go to for mental health support.
Teacher, guidance counsellor, school social worker, religious leader, parent or guardian, doctor
Give TWO warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.
Jealousy, controlling behaviour, manipulation, dishonesty, poor communication, or safety concerns
Name the THREE main categories that influence food choices.
Personal factors, Social and cultural factors, Environmental factors
What are THREE warning signs that someone's substance use may be becoming a problem?
Changes in behaviour, declining grades, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep, secretive behaviour, changing friend groups, or conflict at home/school.
True or False: you should only seek help when your mental health becomes severe.
False. Support should be sought whenever needed, and help is always available.
What are the THREE requirements of consent discussed in class?
It must be freely given, clear, and ongoing.