Worksheets1. Mental Health
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which statement best defines mental health for teens?
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Only the absence of diagnosed illness
Physical fitness and body composition only
How intelligent or academically successful someone is
Which example shows healthy coping with stress?
Avoiding friends and responsibilities
Talking to someone and problem-solving
Yelling and aggressive behavior at others
Using substances to feel numb
Stress can be positive or negative. What is the term for positive stress that motivates you, like before a game or test?
Trauma
Burnout
Distress
Eustress
Which options are warning signs that someone might be considering suicide?
Sudden withdrawal from friends and activities
Giving away meaningful belongings
Eating more fruits and vegetables
Talking about hopelessness or wanting to die
What is the most important first action if you suspect a friend is suicidal?
Wait to see if it improves
Keep it secret to protect trust
Tell a trusted adult immediately
Confront them alone at night
Which set correctly pairs a disorder with its key feature?
Bulimia nervosa – self-starvation and weight refusal
Anorexia nervosa – binge eating then purging
Anxiety disorder – excessive worry and fear
Depression – brief mood swings only
A teen has persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in sleep, and low energy for weeks. Which condition does this best describe?
Depression
General stress
Typical adolescence
Acute injury
Which choices are examples of unhealthy coping strategies?
Avoidance of all responsibilities
Substance use to escape feelings
Aggression toward others
Journaling emotions regularly
Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy for daily activities?
Minerals
Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Which pair best contrasts simple and complex carbohydrates?
Quick energy vs longer-lasting energy
Low calories vs high calories
Liquid forms vs solid forms
Animal sources vs plant sources
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
Store genetic information
Provide most body heat
Speed up heart rate
Build and repair tissues
Which statement about fats is most accurate for a healthy diet?
Prefer trans fats for energy
Only saturated fats are essential
Avoid all fats completely
Choose unsaturated fats more often
Which food choice is highest in healthy unsaturated fats?
Processed pastries
Butter sticks
Fried donuts
Avocado slices
Which vitamins-to-function match is correct for teen health?
Vitamin D supports bone health
Vitamin C builds muscle fibers
Vitamin K increases body water
Vitamin B12 replaces minerals
Which statement best describes minerals?
Needed for bone health and nerve function
Only necessary during illness
Made of amino acid building blocks
Primary fuel for quick energy bursts
Why is water labeled the most important nutrient in this unit?
It supports hydration and temperature control
It provides the highest calorie energy
It replaces missing vitamins directly
It prevents all viral infections
Which set lists three core dietary guidelines for teens?
Skip breakfast to cut total calories
Limit added sugars, sodium, saturated fats
Avoid all carbohydrates entirely
Choose nutrient-dense foods regularly
Balance calories with activity level
A food label shows a serving size of 1 cup, and you eat 2 cups. Which is true?
Calories are unaffected by servings
You consumed half listed nutrients
You consumed two times listed nutrients
Serving size equals total package
Which statement about fad diets is most correct?
They are recommended for all teenagers
They eliminate the need for activity
They provide balanced, long-term nutrition
They give temporary results and cost money
Fortification on a label means what happened to the product?
Nutrients were added that were not present
All natural nutrients were removed
Only fiber was increased by law
Water content replaced lost minerals
Enrichment on a label indicates which process?
Nutrients lost in processing were added back
New nutrients never present were created
Extra sugar was added for taste enhancement
Fat content was reduced by heat treatment
Which combination best supports a nutrient-dense snack?
Candy bar with sports drink
Soda with potato chips
White bread with jam
Greek yogurt with berries
Which pair correctly matches nutrient with an example food source?
Carbohydrates — whole grains and fruits
Protein — beans, fish, and eggs
Unsaturated fats — nuts and olive oil
Minerals — calcium and iron sources
Trans fats — fresh vegetables and milk
Which statement best describes depressants?
Drugs that mainly alter visual perception
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system
Drugs that slow down the central nervous system
Drugs that relieve pain without addiction risk
Which pair correctly matches a stimulant with its example?
Stimulant – benzodiazepines
Stimulant – nicotine
Stimulant – heroin
Stimulant – LSD
Opioids are best described as which of the following?
Depressants that always reduce pain safely
Hallucinogenic drugs that change perception
Stimulants that increase heart rate only
Pain-relieving drugs with high addiction risk
Which options are examples of hallucinogens? Select all that apply.
LSD
Psilocybin
Cocaine
Nicotine
What does BAC stand for and measure?
Blood Alcohol Concentration, alcohol amount in blood
Baseline Awareness Check, sobriety test score
Breath Air Capacity, lung volume after drinking
Body Alcohol Content, alcohol tolerance level
Which statement about sobering up is accurate?
Coffee cancels alcohol effects immediately
Time is the only way to sober up
Cold showers quickly remove alcohol
Exercise rapidly lowers BAC levels
Which outcomes are listed as risks and consequences of substance abuse? Select all that apply.
Lung damage from vaping
Impaired judgment and accidents
Liver damage and blackouts
Improved coordination over time
Which strategies are effective for preventing substance abuse? Select all that apply.
Know accurate facts about substances
Rely on myths to feel safer
Choose positive peer groups
Use refusal skills like saying no
How many hours of sleep per night do most teens need for optimal health?
6–7 hours each night
7–8 hours each night
8–10 hours each night
10–12 hours each night
Which habit best supports good sleep hygiene for students?
Watching videos until bedtime
Keeping a consistent sleep schedule
Napping late in the evening
Drinking energy drinks before bed
Which are proven benefits of regular sleep for teens?
Higher risk of weight gain
Weaker immune responses
Better school performance
Improved mood and memory
How much daily physical activity should teens aim for at a moderate-to-vigorous level?
20 minutes per day
30 minutes per day
45 minutes per day
60 minutes per day
Which outcomes are benefits of regular physical activity?
Stronger muscles and bones
Improved mood and stress
Higher resting blood pressure
Healthier body weight
Which personal hygiene practice is correctly matched with its purpose?
Rarely washing hands—prevents illness
Skipping dental care—prevents cavities
Regular bathing—reduces infection risk
Handwashing—boosts loneliness
How often should dental care like brushing be performed for good hygiene?
Twice daily every day
Once daily at night
Once every two days
Only after sugary meals
Which self-exam guidance is accurate for adolescents?
Females—breast exams only after age 30
Males—testicular exams only if painful
Females—breast exams once yearly
Males—testicular exams monthly
Which set lists core characteristics of a healthy relationship?
Isolation, blame, intimidation
Competition, guilt, pressure
Respect, trust, communication
Jealousy, secrecy, control
Which warning signs point to an unhealthy relationship?
Isolation from peers and family
Encouraging supportive friends
Controlling someone's choices
Guilt-tripping after conflicts
What is another term for hypertension?
Low blood sugar
High blood pressure
Rapid heart rhythm
Weak pulse pressure
Which blood pressure reading is considered normal for most adults?
140/90 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
At or above which reading is blood pressure generally considered high?
130/85 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
Which statement about systolic and diastolic pressure is correct?
Neither is shown on a reading
Systolic is the bottom number
Diastolic is the top number
Systolic is the top number
Which set of daily practices best prevents infectious disease?
Vaccinations on schedule
Cooking food thoroughly
Skipping sleep to study
Handwashing for 20 seconds
Which statement best distinguishes communicable from non-communicable diseases?
Communicable spread person-to-person; non-communicable develop over time
Communicable never preventable; non-communicable always curable
Communicable develop slowly; non-communicable spread by air or water
Communicable are genetic only; non-communicable are caused by pathogens
Which scenario shows airborne transmission of a disease?
Coughing releases droplets inhaled by classmates nearby
Sharing a towel used by an infected teammate
Eating salad washed with contaminated river water
Being bitten by a mosquito carrying a pathogen
Which actions are primary methods to prevent many infectious diseases?
Taking antibiotics for every sore throat
Washing hands with soap for twenty seconds
Avoiding cross-contamination when cooking
Getting recommended vaccinations on schedule
What is the main role of white blood cells during infection?
They store long-term energy as body fat
They fight and destroy invading pathogens
They carry oxygen like hemoglobin does
They produce hormones for stress control
Which statement about antibodies is accurate?
Antibodies target specific invaders for destruction
Antibodies are non-specific barriers like skin
Antibodies are vectors that spread infections
Antibodies only work for non-communicable diseases
Which example best illustrates vector transmission?
Touching a doorknob contaminated with viruses
A mosquito bites a person and transfers a pathogen
Eating undercooked chicken at a picnic
Sharing a water bottle during basketball practice
Choose the safest kitchen practice to reduce foodborne illness risk.
Rinse meat quickly and cook it partially
Taste food to check doneness instead
Use the same board for meat and vegetables
Cook foods thoroughly and prevent cross-contamination
Which change is part of the body's normal inflammatory response?
Blood sugar rises to fuel brain activity
Redness and swelling appear near the injury
Body temperature permanently decreases
Antibodies stop being produced entirely
