Grade 6 - Puberty & Staying Healthy

Puberty is the process of changes that occur in order to prepare the body for being an adult.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a good way to respond to the changes of puberty?

• Talk to trusted adult. Spend time with friends. Eat healthy food to help you feel better. Get enough sleep and exercise.

• Just ignore all the changes.

• Pretend that nothing is happening.

What is one way to respond to the emotional changes of puberty?

• Scream. Yell. Throw things. Rage.

• Do nothing. Keep it all to yourself.

• Don't freak out! Know that it is normal and happens to everyone.

• Pretend nothing is happening. If you try hard, it will go away.

What is a mood swing?

• a sudden change in how you feel

• a gradual change in your identity

• a feeling of attraction to another person

How can teenagers deal with having mood swings?

• Talk about your feelings with friends and a trusted adult.

• Don't do anything. Mood swings will go away on their own.

• Yell. Scream. And throw things.

• Post about it on social media. #moodswings.

Having a good opinion of yourself and feeling good about who you are as a person.

• Unhealthy Emotions

• Skills to deal with negative emotions.

• Self-esteem

What is physical health?

• The overall well-being of your physical body.

• Being able to solve problems.

• Freedom from all disease or illness.

• When a person is good at sports.

Besides physical activity and nutrition...what else can impact your physical healthy?

• Drinking water, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep.

• Having lots of social media followers.

• Always doing your homework.

How much time per day do experts recommend that teenagers do physical activity?

• At least one hour every day.

• At least 20 minutes per day.

• At least one hour per week.

• At least three hours per day.

What can you do to make sure you eat a healthy and nutritious diet?

• Eat a variety of foods, including vegetables and fruits.

• Eat the same things every day.

• Eat lots of junk food and things that come in packages.

• Only eat things that are brown colored.