Physical Health

Active Lifestyle

1

How much physical activity minutes should you get per day?

60 minutes

2

Give 1 recommendation for how school can improve your physical activity?

More recess or movement breaks throughout the day

3

What does it mean to be active?

being active throughout the day, not just when working out

4

Why is it beneficial to stay physically active?

Improve brain health, manage weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your every day activities

5

Name 1 unhealthy habit and give 1 healthy alternative for active lifestyle

Watching too much tv - going outside for a walk

Balanced Diet

1

What is a healthy snack choice?

Fruit, vegetables, water, or sugar free drinks

2

Give 1 recommendation for how school can improve your balanced diet?

Fresh foods and less processed foods

3

What does it mean to have a balanced diet?

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and less processed foods

4

Why is it beneficial to have a balanced diet?

For energy to keep you active, nutrients for repair and growth, and to prevent diet related illness

5

Name 1 unhealthy habit and give 1 healthy alternative for balanced diet

Not eating fruits and vegetables - find a fruit/vegetable that you like to eat more or put them in a smoothie

Hygiene & Disease Prevention

1

How long should you wash your hands for?

20 seconds

2

Give 1 recommendation for how school can improve your hygiene & disease prevention?

Hand sanitizer in the hallways, tissues available, the nurse available, or posters on how to properly wash hands

3

What does it mean to practice good hygiene & disease prevention?

Keeping your body clean & free of disease, taking a shower, using deodorant, and closing open wounds

4

Why is it beneficial to practice good hygiene & disease prevention?

To prevent illnesses like COVID, colds, the flu, and to kill germs

5

Name 1 unhealthy habit and give 1 healthy alternative for hygiene & disease prevention

Not showering regularly - shower regularly

Washing hands with cold water - use warm/hot water to kill germs

Not covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing - use your elbow to cover up

Physical Fitness

1

What is 1 fitness activity?

Lifting weights, body weight exercises, swimming, or riding a bike

2

Give 1 recommendation for how school can improve your physical fitness?

More PE, fitness center, or after school sports

3

What does it mean to be physically fit?

Intentionally strengthening your physical body by working out, working out for at least 30 minutes per day

4

Why is it beneficial to be physically fit?

Strengthen bones and muscles, improve your mood, and helps with sleep

5

Name 1 unhealthy habit and give 1 healthy alternative for physical fitness

Not intentionally working out - start working out

Restorative Sleep

1

How many hours of restful sleep should you get each night?

9-9.5 hours

2

Give 1 recommendation for how school can improve your sleep?

Less homework or a later start time

3

What does it mean to restore sleep?

Getting 9-9.5 hours of sleep, or going to bed at the same time every night without your phone

4

Why is it beneficial to get enough sleep each night?

Improves your brain health, your mood, and helps reset your body for the day

5

Name 1 unhealthy habit and give 1 healthy alternative for restorative sleep

Playing video games too late - limit screen time and go to bed at the same time every night