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🏃 Health and Physical Education

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10 questions. Get 8 right to earn 10 minutes. All 10 right = +5 bonus. They start easy and get harder as you go, so treat the first few as a warm-up. Every one you miss comes back with the answer and why.

1. Why do growing children and teenagers generally need more sleep than adults?

It has no connection to healthSleep only matters for babiesThey don't, adults need moreSleep supports growth, memory and mood while the body and brain are developing

2. At a patrolled beach, where is the safest place to swim?

Close to a river mouthBetween the flagsAnywhere quiet and emptyNear rocks

3. New Zealand has some of the highest levels of what, compared to many other countries?

Air pollutionUV radiation from the sunHumidityRainfall

4. What does stretching help with?

Flexibility and muscle recoveryMaking muscles permanently biggerReplacing sleepImproving eyesight

5. What is the biceps muscle mainly used for?

Digesting foodBlinkingBending the kneeBending the elbow

6. Why might someone check with a trusted adult before treating a burn bigger than a coin?

It is against the law to help someone with a burnSmall burns never need treatmentOnly doctors are allowed to touch skinBigger or more serious burns often need proper medical care

7. Can UV rays still be strong on a cloudy day?

Yes, clouds do not block most UV radiationNo, clouds always block all UVOnly in summerOnly near the beach

8. Why might a food or drink high in added sugar affect your teeth?

Sugar feeds the bacteria that cause tooth decaySugar has no effect on teeth at allSugar makes teeth grow more slowlySugar only affects adult teeth

9. What is one reason 1737 and Youthline exist as separate services from calling 111?

They require a referral from a doctor firstThey are more expensive than 111They only operate during office hoursThey are for talking things through, not for emergencies needing police, fire or ambulance

10. Why do health guidelines describe added sugar and salt as things to be mindful of, rather than foods to avoid completely?

Both occur naturally in many foods and matter more in large amounts than as an occasional treatSugar and salt are always harmful in any amountOnly salt matters, sugar has no effect on healthBoth should be eliminated from every diet

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