Healthy Choices & Well-Being

• Health
• 6th Grade

Making Healthy Choices

Choosing healthier alternatives to 

support your overall well-being. 

Why do you think it's important to make healthy choices?

What do you think is healthy vs. unhealthy? 

Unhealthy

Healthy

4 hours of sleep

7+ hours of sleep

Sugar: 

- What is naturally found in foods! 

- Called "glucose", this type of sugar is food for your brain! 

- Source of fuel for your body! 

Added Sugars: 

- Include sweeteners added to foods during processing or preparation. 

- Can cause health problems if you consume too much!

How many grams of added sugars do you think a 6th grader should consume daily?

1. 50 grams
2. 82 grams
3. 25 grams
4. 14 grams

Let's look at how many added sugars are in some of your snacks! 

12 grams 

11 grams

13 grams 

Too much sugar can cause you to be sluggish, heighten energy levels and then "sugar crash", less restorative sleep, and more! 

What is screen time? Is screen time good for you? Why/Why not?

Place all items that contribute to screen time. 

How much sleep should a 6th grader get?

4-5 hours

7-8 hours

9+ hours

Why is sleep important? 

- 6th graders should get anywhere between 9 to 12 hours of sleep. 

- Children who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for health and behavior problems. 

-  Sleep is time for your bodies to recharge and

 retain information you learned throughout the day. 

- With enough sleep your body is able to 

restore energy, grow, and your brain

 continues developing. 

Why is it important to make healthy choices? 

- Making healthy food choices help prevent health conditions and avoid illness.

- A healthier lifestyle helps you have more energy. 

- Healthy habits improve mental health. 

- Healthy habits help increase confidence, develop better social skills, and have a more positive outlook. 

Unhealthy:

-  Skipping breakfast

- Not drinking enough water 

- Too much screen time

- Not playing outside 

- Staying up too late

Healthy:

 - Easy grab foods such as hard-boiled eggs, muffins, toast, etc.

- Carrying a reusable water bottle (8 oz: 6-8 cups a day)

- Limit amount of TV (recommended is 2 hours total)

- At least 60 minutes a day outside, walk, play games, etc.

- Go to bed early, recommended is 9-12 hours!

1. On a scale 1-5 how important is it to you to make healthy choices? 

2. What are some healthy habits you can start doing? List 3. 

3. Do you have any questions, comments or concerns about what we learned today?