Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Hydration, and Personal Health Values
What type of physical activity improves flexibility and helps reduce tension in muscles?
yoga/stretching
What is one common cause of stress for students in middle school?
Homework, Tests, School...
What is an activity that can help reduce stress?
Breathing techniques
Talking to friends and family
What should you avoid sharing online to protect your personal health and safety?
phone number, address, photos...
What are symptoms of stress related illness?
Headaches, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, stomach aches...
What is the recommended drink to stay hydrated throughout the day?
Water
What is Stress?
The body's response to a challenge or demand.
What are one of the techniques for saying no?
Be assertive
Change subject
Offer alternatives
Use humor
Why is it important to protect your personal information?
Identity theft, cyberbullying, privacy, risk to safety...
What are some ways to prevent stress related illness?
Physical exercise, healthy diet, sleeping, friends/family...
How many cups of water should an average teen drink each day?
8-10 cups
How can social media contribute to stress?
Can create pressure to fit in or cause anxiety about appearance and social status.
What is something that ads try to do to persuade teens?
Get athletes or celebrities to endorse them
Create memes/ use memes that are popular
What is a digital footprint?
Every post/photo leaves a trace on the internet.
What are some mindfulness techniques?
Breathing exercises, mindful walking/eating...
Give an example of a personal health value.
Religion/Culture, eating food with family, importance of body image, fasting...
Name two physical symptoms of stress.
Headaches, fast heartbeat, stomach aches, fatigue, trouble sleeping...
How can you show empathy to someone going through a difficult time?
Active listening, supportive language, offer help
What are some strategies to protect your information?
Strong password, private setting, think before you post...
How can chronic stress affect your brain in the long term?
Alzheimer's
Shrinking of the brain
Decision making skills
How can dehydration affect your body?
can cause fatigue, headaches, difficulty concentrating, and increase stress.
Why is access to reliable health information important?
Not all information online is accurate
To know the trusted adults that can help (counselor, nurse, teacher, and parents)
Why is learning to say "no" an important health skill for reducing stress?
Helps you set boundaries and avoiding bad situations
How does your digital footprint affect you?
Colleges, work interviews, deleted posts can resurface...
* Random Bonus Question *
* 1000 Points *
Which college did Miss Marino go to?
Queens College :)