Puberty Unit

What two types of self esteem can a person have?

• High and low

• Carefree and confident

Which of the following contribute to a lack of self-esteem and confidence for boys?

• Action figures

• Body builders

• Male models & Health magazines

• All of the above

I spend the majority of my emotional energy on:

• Enjoying family, friends, work/school, hobbies and life

• Longing for and pursuing the perfect body.

What is body image?

• How you feel about your body

• How you see or picture yourself

• How you feel others perceive you

• All of the above

Fat is essential to the body

• True

• False

I exercise primarily because:

• I'm trying to burn calories, manage my weight and/or change my appearance.

• It makes me feel more energetic, stronger, healthier, and/or happier

• A little bit of both

The media does not play a role in influencing body pressures

• True

• False

Physical activity is important to sustain or improve health and fitness

• True

• False

When your body is ready to begin puberty, what is the gland that releases special hormones?

• Endorcine

• Thymus

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

Teens talk about the.................to post pictures

• Pressure

• Depression

• Feelings

• Find