Choices and Setting Personal Health Goals

Match the following actions with the best first step for setting personal health goals.

• Define your objective clearly

• Wait until you feel like it

• Rely on others to choose for you

• Jump right into action

• Procrastinate until motivated

• Tell your friends and let them decide

• Act immediately without planning

• Write down a clear and specific goal

Answer explanation

Writing down a clear and specific goal helps Zoey and Kiara define their objectives, making it easier to track progress and stay motivated. This structured approach is more effective than jumping into action or waiting for motivation.

Sam and Nicole are setting health goals. Which of the following is an example of a fun and achievable health goal?

• "I will eat healthy forever."

• "I will walk for 20 minutes, three times a week."

• "I will only eat pizza once a day."

• "I will exercise every hour, every day."

Answer explanation

The goal 'I will walk for 20 minutes, three times a week' is specific, measurable, and realistic, making it fun and achievable. The other options are either too vague or overly ambitious.

Selena and Sam are setting their health goals for the year. Why is it important for them to make sure these goals are realistic?

• Because unrealistic goals can be discouraging

• So you can brag about them

• Realistic goals are easier to ignore

• Unrealistic goals are more exciting

Answer explanation

Setting realistic goals is crucial because unrealistic goals can lead to discouragement if they are not achieved. This discouragement can hinder motivation and progress, making it harder for Ellie and Owen to stay committed to their health goals.

Imagine Selena is on a quest to achieve her health goal, but things aren't going as planned. What would Selena do to get back on track?

• Quit and pick something easier

• Ask yourself what's not working and make adjustments

• Tell everyone you don’t care about it anymore

• Double your goal immediately

Answer explanation

Kiara would reflect on her challenges and identify what isn't working, allowing her to make necessary adjustments. This proactive approach helps her stay focused on her health goal rather than giving up or overcommitting.

Bless and Sam are setting health goals. Which of these is a SMART goal?

• "I will eat healthier."

• "I will do yoga for 10 minutes every morning for the next two weeks."

• "I will get fit someday."

• "I will exercise until I get tired."

Answer explanation

The goal 'I will do yoga for 10 minutes every morning for the next two weeks' is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, making it a SMART goal. The other options lack clarity and structure.

Hey there, superstar! What's a fun way to keep your motivation high while working toward a health goal, just like Izzy and Grayson?

• Reward yourself with a treat for every success

• Forget about your goal until someone reminds you

• Only think about the goal when you fail

• Compare yourself to others constantly

Answer explanation

Rewarding yourself for each success keeps motivation high and makes the journey enjoyable, just like Eesha and William. The other options are negative and counterproductive to achieving health goals.

Match the following goals with their corresponding sleep habits.

• Goal: Use TV as a sleep aid.

• "I will go to bed at 10 PM every night."

• Goal: Disrupt my sleep schedule.

• "I will stay up as late as possible."

• Goal: Use video games as a sleep aid.

• "I will play video games in bed until I fall asleep."

• Goal: Establish a consistent bedtime.

• "I will watch TV until I pass out."

Answer explanation

The goal 'I will go to bed at 10 PM every night' promotes a consistent sleep schedule, which is essential for improving sleep quality. The other options suggest habits that can disrupt sleep.

Hey Sam, what’s one awesome perk of setting small, achievable health goals?

• Small goals make you lazy

• They build confidence and keep you motivated

• They don’t matter in the long run

• It makes achieving the goal boring

Answer explanation

Setting small, achievable health goals helps build confidence and keeps you motivated. Each small success reinforces your ability to reach larger goals, making the journey enjoyable and rewarding.

Match the following activities with the best way to track their progress.

• Tracking your daily exercise routine

• Ask your friends to remind you

• Monitoring your diet and calorie intake

• Guess how you're doing

• Remembering to take your vitamins

• Keep a journal or use an app

• Reviewing your monthly financial budget

• Only think about your goal once a month

Answer explanation

Keeping a journal or using an app allows Lucas and Ellie to track their health goals effectively and enjoyably. It provides a structured way to monitor progress, set reminders, and reflect on their journey.

Nicole and Landon are setting new healthy goals. Which of these activities should they choose?

• "I will run 5 miles tomorrow even though I’ve never run before."

• "I will eat only candy for a week."

• "I will take a 10-minute walk after dinner every night."

• "I will skip every meal to lose weight."

Answer explanation

The best choice is to take a 10-minute walk after dinner every night. This is a realistic and sustainable goal that promotes physical activity, unlike the other options which are extreme and unhealthy.