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Worksheets5th-8th Grade Health Baseline Assessment (GA Standards:)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Vitamins
Which food is the best source of calcium for building strong bones?
Bread
Milk
Chicken
Apples
Which nutrient helps repair and build muscle tissue?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamin C
What is the benefit of eating fiber-rich foods like fruits and vegetables?
Builds muscle
Improves digestion
Increases sugar in the blood
Provides vitamin D
Which is the most effective way to maintain a healthy weight?
Skipping meals
Exercising and eating balanced meals
Drinking energy drinks
Eating only protein
Which of these is the healthiest beverage choice for hydration?
Sports drink
Soda
Water
Coffee
Which of the following is considered an unhealthy eating habit?
Eating breakfast daily
Choosing grilled chicken instead of fried
Drinking soda with every meal
Snacking on fruits
Physical activity helps prevent which long-term health problem?
Asthma
Type 2 Diabetes
Colds
Sore muscles
Which is an example of aerobic exercise?
Push-ups
Weight lifting
Running
Stretching
A student wants to build stronger muscles and increase endurance. Which combination of nutrition and activity will help most?
Eating chips and doing yoga
Drinking water and doing sit-ups
Eating lean protein and doing strength training
Eating candy and running
How often should you brush your teeth to maintain good oral health?
Once a week
Once a day
Twice a day
Only after eating sweets
Washing hands for at least 20 seconds helps prevent:
Muscle strain
Spread of germs
Bone fractures
Sleep loss
What is the main purpose of deodorant?
Clean hands
Cover body odor
Kill bacteria on skin
Make you sweat more
Which of these is the best example of good hygiene?
Sharing a water bottle
Showering regularly
Not brushing after meals
Wearing dirty socks
Why is it important for teens to shower more often during puberty?
It prevents cavities
Oil and sweat glands become more active
It prevents sunburn
It helps bones grow
Which of these is an example of positive self-talk?
I’ll never be good at this.
I can improve if I keep practicing.
I hate doing this.
This is impossible.
Which coping strategy is positive?
Talking to a friend about problems
Yelling at others
Skipping meals
Isolating from family
Which of the following is a sign of good mental health?
Avoiding all challenges
Balancing stress and responsibilities
Having no feelings
Ignoring others
What is stress?
A permanent illness
The body’s response to challenges
A type of vitamin
Lack of sleep
A student feels anxious before a test. Which coping strategies would help the most?
Cramming without sleep
Deep breathing and preparing ahead of time
Skipping the test
Eating lots of sugar
Which is an example of a healthy relationship?
Respect and trust
Lying to avoid conflict
Controlling behavior
Excluding someone
Which of these is a warning sign of an unhealthy friendship?
Supporting each other’s goals
Peer pressure to do something wrong
Celebrating each other’s success
Respecting differences
Decision-making is BEST described as:
Avoiding responsibility
Choosing between options
Ignoring problems
Doing what friends say
Which is an example of refusal skills?
Saying “no” confidently
Ignoring pressure
Changing the subject
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of positive peer pressure?
Encouraging someone to skip school
Urging a friend to join a sports team
Pushing a friend to lie
Pressuring someone to smoke
When setting personal goals, what is the best approach?
Make them specific and realistic
Keep them vague
Never write them down
Base them only on what others want
A student’s friends pressure them to vape. What’s the healthiest decision?
Say “no” and explain why
Do it to fit in
Ignore them and stay silent
Leave school to avoid them
Which of the following is an example of negative coping?
Exercising to relieve stress
Talking to a counselor
Using drugs or alcohol
Writing in a journal
How much sleep should middle school students get each night?
4–5 hours
6–7 hours
8–10 hours
12–14 hours
What is the role of vitamins and minerals in the body?
Provide calories
Support body functions
Build muscles only
Eliminate sugar
Which is the healthiest snack option?
Potato chips
Candy bar
Apple with peanut butter
Soda
What is the long-term risk of using tobacco products?
Stronger bones
Clearer skin
Lung disease and cancer
Improved fitness
Why is balancing screen time with physical activity important?
To avoid germs
To maintain healthy social and physical development
To keep up with video games
To build muscles without exercise
A student is struggling with stress, poor sleep, and unhealthy eating. Which combination of changes would best improve their overall health?
Exercise, balanced meals, better sleep
Eat candy, nap, avoid exercise
Skip meals, sleep less, play games
Avoid family and friends
Which of the following BEST describes total health (wellness)?
Being free from disease
Balancing physical, mental, and social health
Having lots of friends
Exercising every day
