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WorksheetsGrade 8 Unit 1 Health
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the best definition of health?
Not being sick
Feeling happy
Total wellness of body mind and soul
Being physically fit
In a balanced meal, what percentage of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
(a)
What should you do if you feel unsafe?
Wait for it to pass
Stay quiet
Don't react
Find a trusted adult to tell
How can you say "no" respectfully?
Yell until they stop
Avoid eye contact
Speak in a clear calm voice with confidence
Quietly leave
Which of the following BEST describes a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)?
A plant grown without any chemicals
An organism with DNA changed by scientists for specific traits
A food that is always harmful to humans
A crop grown only in greenhouses
Which is a positive benefit of growing your own food?
It helps the environment and teaches life skills
It guarantees food will never spoil
It eliminates the need for grocery stores
It ensures food is always organic
Which is a harmful effect of smoking and vaping?
Stronger immune system
Improved breath
Damage to lungs and blood vessels
Increased athletic performance
Which is NOT a risk of alcohol use for teens?
Impaired judgment and coordination
Potential risk to brain development
Risk of dependency
Improved decision-making
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
A disease caused by drinking spoiled alcohol
The effects on a baby caused by the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy
A condition only affecting teenagers
A disorder cured by medication
What is one way to stay safe in the community?
Telling someone your plans and staying aware
Walking alone at night with headphones in
Ignoring your surroundings
Carrying valuables in your hands
What is a good strategy for saying no to peer pressure?
Laugh and pretend you didn’t hear them
Say “maybe” until they stop asking
Use a clear, confident voice
Agree once, then stop
Why do teenagers often take more risks?
Their prefrontal cortex is fully developed
Teenagers naturally make perfect decisions
Teenagers always think through consequences
Their prefrontal cortex is still developing, affecting decision-making
What is the minimum hours of sleep a person your age should get in a night?
(a)
What is a benefit of getting enough sleep?
Increased stress
Better mood and concentration
Higher chance of getting sick
More cravings for junk food
Overall health includes physical, mental, and social well-being. Which example shows social health?
Exercising every day
Talking to friends and building positive relationships
Eating balanced meals
Getting enough sleep
What is one positive impact of creating a vision board?
It guarantees your goals will come true immediately
It impacts your brains filter system to trigger attention to things that will help you attain your goals
It replaces hard work
It reduces the need for planning
Which is a healthy coping strategy for teen depression?
Isolating from friends
Ignoring emotions
Talking to a trusted adult or counselor
Using alcohol or vaping to relax
Whole grain foods are important because they:
Provide only sugars for energy
Have no nutrients
Are always more processed
Contain fibre and help you feel full longer
Why is growing your own food good for the environment?
It increases transportation pollution
It reduces the distance food must travel
It requires harmful chemicals
It wastes water
Which behavior helps keep you safe online and in the community?
Sharing personal information with strangers
Meeting online friends alone
Using strong passwords and privacy settings
Posting your location publicly
Which statement about mental health is TRUE?
Mental health doesn’t affect physical health
Only adults experience mental health challenges
Mental health can be improved with healthy habits and support
Mental health problems always last forever
TRUE or FALSE: Depression is caused by imbalanced brain chemistry.
(a)
