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Physical & Mental Health Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Give one example of how improving physical health can benefit mental health.

a)

Regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

b)

Eating junk food can increase stress levels.

c)

Avoiding all social interactions improves mental health.

d)

Sleeping less helps you concentrate better.

2.

What role does physical health play in mental health and wellbeing?

a)

No role at all

b)

A significant role, as the body and mind are closely interconnected

c)

Only affects physical wellbeing

d)

Only affects emotional wellbeing

3.

Physical health refers to the condition of your body, including ______, nutrition, sleep, and overall bodily function.

a)

fitness

b)

reading

c)

painting

d)

singing

4.

Mental health involves your emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing - how you ______, feel, and interact.

a)

think

b)

eat

c)

run

d)

sleep

5.

How are physical and mental health linked?

a)

Only through physical exercise

b)

Through biological, psychological, and lifestyle pathways

c)

They are not linked

d)

Only through nutrition

6.

Taking care of your body can directly improve your mind and vice versa.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

According to the PPT, what chemicals are released by physical activities like exercise that boost mood and reduce stress? (Fill in the blank: endorphins, serotonin, and _________)

a)

dopamine

b)

adrenaline

c)

cortisol

d)

melatonin

8.

According to the PPT, how many hours of sleep are recommended to support cognitive function, emotional regulation, and stress resilience?

a)

7-9

b)

4-5

c)

10-12

d)

5-6

9.

Mind-Body Connection: Practices like _______ or yoga combine physical movement with mental focus, reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

a)

mindfulness

b)

weightlifting

c)

calculus

d)

painting

10.

Fill in the blank: Regular movement such as walking or sports boosts ________, improves mood, and reduces symptoms of depression or anxiety.

a)

endorphins

b)

adrenaline

c)

insulin

d)

melatonin

11.

A poor diet (e.g., skipping meals) can cause:

a)

lack of energy

b)

improved concentration

c)

stronger immune system

d)

better sleep quality

12.

What is a negative effect of excessive screen time?

a)

It improves sleep quality

b)

It increases stress and disrupts sleep

c)

It enhances life skills

d)

It increases social interactions

13.

Which of the following is an example of how environmental stress can be reduced?

a)

Ignoring nature

b)

A daily walk in nature

c)

Increasing school pressure

d)

Avoiding physical activity

14.

Good physical health can lower the risk or severity of which diagnosable mental health conditions?

a)

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders

b)

Common cold, flu, and allergies

c)

Diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis

d)

Asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia

15.

Physical activity can enhance focus and reduce impulsivity in people with which condition?

a)

Anxiety

b)

ADHD

c)

Eating Disorders

d)

Depression