1. Knowledge Vs. Behavior Quiz
Take 3-4 minutes to complete the “Health Knowledge Quiz”
1.Give each student a copy of the Health Knowledge Quiz and allow 3-4 minutes to complete. Review correct answers (all are TRUE). Ask students how many got all of the answers correct? (This should be the majority of the class). Explain to the students that they will now take another quiz that will test their actual health behavior.
2. Instruct all students to stand up. I always turn around away from the students for privacy. As you read each of the Health Behavior Statements, they must sit down if they cannot honestly answer “YES” to any of the questions. Typically, you will lost a few students with each succeeding question, and by the last question, very few, if any students will be left standing.
Processing
Why do so many studetns get all the INFORMATION questions correct, but not do so well on the BEHAVIOR test? (no one is perfect, behavior is more difficult to control and change, etc.) Concluding statement:
“Your health is affected more by what you do, than by what you know.

2. Health Knowledge Quiz
Directions: For each of the statements below, write TRUE or FALSE in the appropriate space.
_________ 1. Wearing seatbelts can reduced the risk of being seriously hurt or killed in a car accident.
_________ 2. Abuse of cigarettes, alcohol or other tobacco products can have a negative effect on your health.
_________ 3. A healthy diet should include lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, lean proteins and dairy, and should limit the amounts of fats, oils, and sweets.
_________ 4. Having a positive attitude is an important part of your mental and emotional health.
_________ 5. Regular exercise is good for your physical health.
_________ 6. Doctors recommend that the average person get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night
_________ 7. Stress can sometimes cause serious health problems.
_________ 8. Brushing and flossing your teeth everyday can help reduce cavities and gum disease.
1.Give each student a copy of the Health Knowledge Quiz and allow 3-4 minutes to complete. Review correct answers (all are TRUE). Ask students how many got all of the answers correct? (This should be the majority of the class). Explain to the students that they will now take another quiz that will test their actual health behavior.
2. Instruct all students to stand up. I always turn around away from the students for privacy. As you read each of the Health Behavior Statements, they must sit down if they cannot honestly answer “YES” to any of the questions. Typically, you will lost a few students with each succeeding question, and by the last question, very few, if any students will be left standing.
Processing
Why do so many studetns get all the INFORMATION questions correct, but not do so well on the BEHAVIOR test? (no one is perfect, behavior is more difficult to control and change, etc.) Concluding statement:
“Your health is affected more by what you do, than by what you know.

3. Health Behavior Test
Use the following questions to administer your Health Behavior Test to two adults.
1. I wear a seatbelt Every Time I ride in a car.
2. I do not misuse cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs.
3. I eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, and eat very little fats, oils and sweets.
4. I am usually in a good mood and get along with most people.
5. I get a half hour of vigorous exercise at least 3-4 times per week.
6. I get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
7. I handle stress well.
8 I brush and floss my teeth everyday.
2. Instruct all students to stand up. I always turn around away from the students for privacy. As you read each of the Health Behavior Statements, they must sit down if they cannot honestly answer “YES” to any of the questions. Typically, you will lost a few students with each succeeding question, and by the last question, very few, if any students will be left standing.
Processing
Why do so many studetns get all the INFORMATION questions correct, but not do so well on the BEHAVIOR test? (no one is perfect, behavior is more difficult to control and change, etc.) Concluding statement:
“Your health is affected more by what you do, than by what you know.

4. Health Behavior Test Worksheet
For this project you will use the “Health Behavior Test” to quiz two adults, and then follow up your interview with the “Health Behavior Test Worksheet.”
Health Behavior Test Worksheet
Instructions: Find 2 adults that would be willing to take the Health Behavior Test. They must be willing to reveal their name and age, and complete some brief questions about the results of their test. You may ask the 8 questions orally. You will need one worksheet per person.
Adult Name________________________________________________ Age ______________ Signature
Score (# of yes answers to the Health Behavior Test): ________
1. Choose 2 areas of your health that you answered “YES” to. What internal or external influences (facts, personal experience, motivation, parents, cultures technology, media, time management, friends, etc.) have contributed to these healthy behaviors?
2. Choose 2 areas of your health that you answered “NO” to. What internal or external influences (facts, personal experience, motivation, parents, cultures technology, media, time management, friends, etc.) have contributed to these not-so-healthy behaviors?
3. If you were to choose one area that you would like to improve upon, which would you like to improve and why would this be important to you?
4. Many of our health behaviors are formed when we are young. Which health behaviors do you think are most important for teenagers to learn, practice, and incorporate into their lives? Why?