Health Basics
What are the three parts of the health triangle?
(Mental/Emotional, Physical, Social)
How many minutes of physical activity should teens get daily?
(60 minutes)
What are nutrients?
(Substances in food your body needs)
What is it called when you work toward a goal?
(Goal setting)
What is the body's response to change called?
(Stress)
What is the textbook definition of health?
(A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being)
What is cross-training?
(Switching between different exercises to avoid overuse and improve overall fitness)
What are carbohydrates?
(Sugars and starches from plants)
Name a good refusal skill.
(Saying no in a firm voice, offering another idea, etc.)
What is self-esteem?
(How you feel and value yourself)
What is wellness?
(A state of well-being or total health)
What is physical activity?
(Any bodily movement that uses energy)
What nutrient builds and repairs body tissues?
(Proteins)
What is decision-making?
(The process of making a choice or finding a solution)
What is the red protein in blood called?
(Hemoglobin)
What is a lifestyle with little physical activity called?
(Sedentary lifestyle)
What muscle type is only found in the heart?
(Cardiac muscle)
What is the study of nutrients called?
(Nutrition)
Which is NOT part of good communication: A) Listening, B) Shouting, C) Gestures, D) Speaking?
(B - Shouting)
What is plaque in dental health?
(Sticky film of bacteria on teeth)
Name a behavior that helps determine health.
(Any lifestyle factor like good nutrition, exercise, sleep, etc.)
Name two benefits of regular exercise.
Eating too much of what increases heart disease risk?
(Saturated fat)
How can facial expressions improve communication?
(They show feelings and support your words)
What is pollution?
(Any dirty or harmful substance in the environment)