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WorksheetsHealth and Wellness Quiz
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which chemical in tobacco products most directly causes addiction?
Carbon monoxide
Nicotine
Tar
Formaldehyde
Olivia and Benjamin are sitting in a room where someone is smoking. Which statement best explains why secondhand smoke is harmful to them?
It always contains more nicotine than what a smoker inhales
It exposes non-smokers to the same toxic chemicals that damage lungs over time
It only bothers people with asthma
It’s only harmful if inhaled for more than one hour at a time
At a party, Mason decides to try vaping just once because he notices that “everyone else is doing it.” Which factor best explains why Mason made this choice?
Legal penalties for vaping are zero
Biological craving for nicotine develops immediately
Peer influence and perceived social norms make experimentation more likely
Vaping devices are always free at parties
Scarlett and Olivia are learning about how the body reacts to substances. Which option best explains what tolerance means?
Feeling sick after stopping a drug
Needing a larger amount of the substance to get the same effect
Refusing to try drugs because of past lessons
Only using a drug in social situations
Abigail, a student who was prescribed pain medicine, notices she feels sleepy and keeps increasing her dose. What stage of addiction risk is Abigail most likely experiencing?
First use
Continued use
Tolerance moving toward dependence
Withdrawal
Harper, Evelyn, and Scarlett are discussing flavored vapes at lunch. Which of these best explains why flavored vapes can be especially risky for adolescents?
Flavors eliminate nicotine so they’re misleading
Flavors mask harshness and make repeated inhalation easier, increasing addiction risk
Flavored vapes always contain fewer chemicals than cigarettes
Flavors lengthen the device battery life
Which choice describes a likely short-term effect of alcohol for a teen at a party?
Permanent liver scarring
Impaired judgment and slowed reaction time, increasing accident risk
Long-term memory loss
Curing anxiety permanently
A friend says “marijuana is natural so it’s harmless.” Best reply?
Agree — natural means safe for everyone
Explain that natural substances can still affect developing brains and cause short- and long-term harms
Say it’s illegal and end discussion
Suggest mixing it with alcohol to make it safer
Anika, Luna, and Hannah are talking about how they use medicine. Which of these situations is the best example of someone misusing medicine?
Taking a prescribed pain pill at the prescribed times
Using someone else’s prescription to treat your headache
Buying a multivitamin at a store and following label directions
Asking a pharmacist for advice about side effects
Daniel, William, and Avery are discussing what makes vape ads catch teens’ attention. Which advertising trick is most likely to grab their interest?
Listing chemical ingredients in small print
Using bright colors, celebrity tie-ins, and flavor names suggesting candy or fruit
Showing long medical disclaimers
Promoting higher prices to suggest quality
Aria, James, and Ethan are planning their lunch. Which meal choice would help them best follow MyPlate for a balanced and healthy meal?
A burger, large fries, and soda
Grilled chicken, brown rice, mixed vegetables, and a small apple
Two donuts and a milkshake
A bag of chips and a fruit drink
Noah and Liam are at the grocery store, trying to pick the healthiest cereal for breakfast. Which is the most useful thing they should check on the nutrition label when comparing two cereals?
The brand logo design
Serving size and grams of added sugar per serving
The barcode number
The picture of the cereal on the box
Anika decides to skip breakfast to save time before school, but ends up feeling tired and distracted all morning. What is the best explanation for why Anika felt this way?
Breakfast increases blood sugar and provides energy for concentration
Skipping breakfast improves focus for most people
Breakfast is only important for athletes
Hunger always improves test performance
William, Benjamin, and Henry are helping organize a school potluck! Which of these practices will help them most reduce the risk of foodborne illness?
Letting hot dishes cool to room temperature before putting them back in a warmer
Keeping raw meats separate from salads and using different utensils
Using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fruit — it saves time
Leaving food uncovered so it dries out
Luna and Harper are learning about unusual eating habits in health class. Which of these best describes pica and why is it risky?
Avoiding all carbs — leads to low energy
Eating nonfood items like clay or paper, which can cause nutrient problems and health hazards
Only eating protein shakes for days
A healthy way to increase iron
Charlotte and Jackson are curious about what a calorie really means when they read food labels. Which of the following best explains what a calorie is in practical terms?
A unit that indicates how much energy food provides to the body
A vitamin that increases energy instantly
A unit to measure weight of food
A number that tells you how healthy a food is
Nora wants to lose weight quickly before a big game and decides to try a crash diet. Which explanation best describes why this might be a risky idea?
Quick diets always work for everyone
Crash diets can cause nutrient deficiencies, loss of energy, and rebound weight gain
Crash diets permanently change height
Rapid weight loss from crash diets builds muscle
Benjamin, Aiden, and Sophia are watching TV when a flashy food commercial comes on. Which of the following best explains how advertising influences their food choices?
Ads never affect decisions — only taste matters
Ads use emotional appeals, convenience messages, and images to make certain foods seem more desirable
Ads only show healthy foods on TV
Ads always include full nutrition facts on the screen
Daniel and Scarlett are dining out and want to cut back on sugar without changing their meal choices. Which clever move should they make?
Ask for sauces and dressings on the side and choose water or unsweetened tea
Order the biggest dessert to ensure satisfaction
Only eat the fries and avoid the main dish
Ask for extra sugar packets
Michael and Luna are trying to get stronger for their school sports day! Which statement about muscle- and bone-strengthening activities for teens like them is most accurate?
Only lifting heavy weights counts as muscle-strengthening
Activities like push-ups, climbing, and jumping count and help build strong bones and muscles if done regularly
Stretching alone is enough for bone strength
Bone-strengthening activities should be avoided in adolescence
A friend says they vape because it helps them study. A fair response that encourages critical thinking is:
Accept it — if it helps you, use it more often
Ask about evidence: nicotine can alter attention but also harms developing brains and creates addiction risk
Tell them vaping is totally safe for studying
Ignore their claim and change the subject
Imagine your close friend Oliver offers you drugs at a party. What’s the best way to refuse while keeping your friendship strong?
Say “maybe later” and accept next time
Use a firm, specific refusal and suggest an alternative activity (e.g., “No thanks — let’s go get a snack.”)
Laugh it off and take a small amount
Pretend to agree and use it privately
James and Hannah are learning about withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following best explains what withdrawal symptoms are and why they happen?
Withdrawal are fun feelings after stopping substances
Withdrawal are physical and emotional symptoms that happen because the body adapted to the substance and reacts when it’s removed
Withdrawal only occurs with alcohol
Withdrawal are always mild for teens
During a class discussion, Aiden says, “Prescription pain medication is safer than heroin because it’s made by doctors.” What’s the best way to respond to Aiden?
True — prescription drugs can’t be dangerous
Explain that prescription opioids can be highly addictive and dangerous if misused; their safety depends on dose, supervision, and proper use
Say heroin is always safer than prescriptions
Recommend sharing pills to reduce dose
Anika, Nora, and Abigail are chatting about ways to stay happy and healthy for the long run. Which habit should they pick to best support their mental and emotional well-being?
Avoiding all social contact to reduce stress
Regular physical activity, sleep, talking about feelings, and asking for help when needed
Ignoring emotions until they disappear
Relying only on junk food for comfort
Mason, Grace, and Liam are packing their school lunches for a field trip! Which of these choices shows the best food safety?
Putting raw chicken next to fruit in the lunchbox
Including an ice pack with perishable items and keeping them chilled
Leaving milk in the backpack at room temperature all day
Packing everything in one unwashed container
In a conversation about body image, which response is most supportive?
Just look better — it’s easy.
I hear you — that must be hard. What makes you feel that way?
Nobody cares about how you feel.
You should diet until you’re happy.
A student claims “I can’t change my weight because of genetics.” The most balanced reply is:
Genetics don’t matter at all — everything is your choice
Genetics influence body type, but healthy eating, activity, and habits still play a major role and can be changed
Genetics fully determine life outcomes — nothing helps
Ignore science and follow fad diets
Scarlett and David are about to play in the championship soccer game! Which pair of nutrients should they focus on for a burst of immediate energy on the field?
Vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates for quick energy and water for hydration
Fiber and trans fat
Iron and calcium only
Rohan and Grace spot a flashy billboard claiming that eating a sugary snack will instantly make them the most popular kids at school! Which critical response best identifies the ad technique being used here?
The ad uses fear appeals only
The ad uses a bandwagon/appeal to social acceptance to influence behavior
The ad provides full nutrition facts — so it’s honest
The ad is using scientific evidence to show health benefits
A friend says they feel worse about themselves after comparing Instagram photos. What is the healthiest suggestion?
Tell them to stop using the internet forever
Encourage taking breaks from social media, following positive accounts, and talking with a trusted adult
Say they should post more selfies to get validation
Tell them it’s normal and nothing can help
Aria and Daniel are feeling stressed about their exams. Which of the following is a healthy way for them to cope with stress instead of turning to substances?
Talking to a trusted friend or adult and engaging in physical activity
Trying a new substance to see if it helps
Skipping meals to distract yourself
Ignoring your feelings and isolating yourself
Imagine Avery and Charlotte are about to cook a delicious meal together. Why is it super important for them to wash their hands before they start preparing food?
To keep their hands smelling nice
To prevent the spread of germs and reduce the risk of foodborne illness
To make the food taste better
To avoid getting their hands sticky
Imagine Daniel, Aiden, and Mia are gearing up for a big soccer match! Which statement best explains why staying hydrated is super important for teens like them during physical activity?
Drinking water is only necessary after exercise
Hydration is not important for short activities
Staying hydrated helps maintain energy, focus, and prevents overheating
Only sugary drinks are effective for hydration
Which of the following is an aspect of physical health?
Personal Hygiene
Nutrition
Fitness/Exercise
All of the Above
Combination of physical, mental/emotional , spiritual ,and social health.
What is spiritual health?
A) Having a sense of purpose and values
B) Praying every day only
C) Being good at sports
D) Following a specific religion
What is the danger of processed foods?
A) They are low in salt
B) They often contain added sugars, fats, and sodium
C) They spoil too quickly
D) They provide more nutrients
Which of these fats is healthiest for the heart?
A) Trans fat
B) Unsaturated fat
C) Saturated fat
D) Hydrogenated fat
Which activity best builds bone strength?
A) Swimming
B) Jumping rope
C) Yoga
D) Biking
Which eating disorder involves bingeing and then purging?
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Pica
D) Obesity
What is one trait of emotionally healthy people?
A) They ignore their feelings
B) They can express emotions in a positive way
C) They never ask for help
D) They avoid relationships
Which of the following describes social health?
A) Having good relationships and communication with others
B) Eating healthy foods
C) Exercising every day
D) Reading for fun
Which type of health involves your values and sense of purpose?
A) Physical
B) Emotional
C) Spiritual
D) Mental
How might using smokeless or chewing tobacco affect health long-term?
A) It strengthens teeth
B) It can lead to mouth and throat cancer
C) It helps digestion
D) It prevents gum disease
Teens are at higher risk for addiction because the (a) is still developing, especially the part that controls decision-making and impulse control.
The group of drugs that relieve pain but can easily lead to addiction if misused are called (a) .
Exercise releases chemicals in the brain called (a) , which improve mood and reduce stress.
A person’s ability to understand and manage their emotions is a sign of strong (a) health.
When someone compares themselves to unrealistic images online, it can create (a) body image.
A person who believes “Everyone at school vapes” may be acting on a false (a) norm, which can increase risk of experimentation.
A student feels tired and dizzy after long soccer practice but hasn’t had water. They are likely experiencing early signs of (a) .
