Physical Changes Lesson 1

What are we studying this term?

• Recreation and Spirituality

• Recreation and Sexuality

• Relationships and Sexuality

• Relationships and Spirituality

Practical lesson this term are

• Tennis and AFL

• Tennis and Athletics

• Basketball and Athletics

• Basketball and AFL

At what age do girls typically begin to experience their growth spurt?

• 10.5 years

• 12 years

• 16 years

• 20 years

At what age do boys typically begin to experience their growth spurt?

• 10.5 years

• 12 years

• 16 years

• 20 years

How much height gain is typical for both girls and boys during their growth spurt?

• 5 centimeters or less

• 10 centimeters or less

• 20 centimeters or more

• 30 centimeters or more

What is the importance of protein in the adolescent diet?

• To help build new muscles

• To supply the body's increasing blood volume

• To support growing bones and teeth

• To promote brain development

Which of the following is a good source of protein?

• Spinach

• Tinned fish

• Potato chips

• Yoghurt

Why is an adequate intake of iron important during adolescence?

• To supply the body's increasing blood volume

• To support growing bones and teeth

• To promote brain development

• To prevent hair loss

Which of the following is a good source of iron?

• Red meats

• Soft drinks

• Potato chips

• White bread

Why is calcium important for growing adolescents?

• To help build new muscles

• To supply the body's increasing blood volume

• To support growing bones and teeth

• To prevent hair loss