In Grade 7, understanding the connection between nutrition, exercise, and mood is key to a healthy lifestyle. What you eat fuels your body and brain, affecting your energy levels and emotional state. Regular physical activity not only keeps you fit but also releases endorphins, natural mood boosters. When you prioritize both, you're setting yourself up for better overall well-being. This worksheet will help you explore these concepts further!
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Nutrients | A. Chemical substances in food that provide energy and materials needed by the body. |
| 2. Exercise | B. A state of feeling or a conscious mental reaction. |
| 3. Mood | C. Bodily exertion for the sake of developing or maintaining physical fitness. |
| 4. Balanced Diet | D. A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water to maintain good health. |
| 5. Endorphins | E. Chemicals released during exercise that relieve pain and boost mood. |
(Match the term number to the definition letter.)
Complete the following paragraph with the correct words:
A healthy lifestyle involves both good _______ and regular _______. Eating a _______ diet provides the necessary _______ for energy and growth. Exercise releases _______, which can improve your _______. Taking care of your body can also have a positive effect on your _______ health.
(Word Bank: nutrition, exercise, balanced, nutrients, endorphins, mood, mental)
How can you create a plan to improve your nutrition and exercise habits to boost your mood and overall well-being?
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