Health Promotion
Who are two people in your life who help you make healthy choices?
Family and teachers.
Which organ helps you breathe?
Lungs
What's a polite way to say "no" to something unsafe?
"No thanks, I'm not comfortable with that".
You drink a glass of water after P.E. class. Healthy or not?
Healthy- it keeps you hydrated!
You only need to wear sunscreen on sunny days.
Myth- You can still get sunburned on cloudy days.
What is one way your friends might influence your health choices?
They might encourage you to do healthy or unhealthy things.
What are two signs that someone is using good communication skills during a disagreement?
They stay calm and listen to the other person.
You skip breakfast because you are running late. Healthy or not?
Not healthy- breakfast gives you energy to start the day.
Drinking lots of soda can harm your teeth.
Fact- Soda has sugar and acid that can cause tooth decay.
Why should you be careful when believing ads about food or drinks?
They might make unhealthy items seem good for you.
What happens to your body if you don't get enough sleep for many nights?
You feel tired, cranky, and may have trouble focusing.
How can body language make your words stronger or weaker?
It can show if you are serious, confident, or unsure.
You eat a fruit smoothie, but it is made with ice cream and lots of sugar. Healthy or not?
Not really healthy- it has too much added sugar.
Exercise is only helpful of you do it for over an hour a day.
Myth- Even a short amount of movement is good for your health (you should try for an hour a day though!).
What is one example if a positive influence and one negative influence on your health?
Positive= friend invites you to exercise; Negative= friend dares you to try vaping.
What is the connection between the choices you make now and your long-term health?
What should you do if you are in a situation where you or a friend might be in danger, but you are not sure what to do?
Stay calm, get away safely, and find a trusted adult for help.
You stay up until 2 a.m. on a school night watching videos, but you sleep in all weekend. Healthy or not?
Not healthy- you need consistent sleep every night.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Fact- Both affect your overall well being.
Why is it important to think about who is giving you health advice and why they are giving it?
Some people may not know what's healthy, or they may be trying to sell something.
Explain how two different body systems work together when you go for a run. (Respiratory and Circulatory systems)
Respiratory brings oxygen, circulatory moves it through the blood.
Why is it sometimes hard to say no, even when you know something is not safe?
You might feel pressure, fear of being left out, or not want to upset friends.
You feel stressed, so you take a walk, talk to a friend, and write in your journal. Healthy or not?
Very Healthy- great ways to manage stress in a positive way!
If a food says, "low fat," it means it is always healthy.
Myth- It might still have lots of sugar or unhealthy ingredients.