Question

thinking about good health
read the stories below carefully. then choose the health triangle pictured here that best illustrates the young person in each story. write the letter of the triangle next to the correct number. you may use some triangles more than once.

images of triangles a, b, c, d with labels: a: (likely typo spclal for social) health, mental health, physical health; b: social health, mental health, physical health (triangle shape); c: social health, mental health, physical health (equilateral); d: social health, mental health, physical health (tall, narrow)

1. andy spends a lot of time alone in his room exercising and lifting weights. he also studies hard and gets good grades in school. however, he does not get along well with other people, and he has trouble making friends.
2. jake and a couple of his friends are on the cross-country team. although they are not the fastest runners, they enjoy the workout. jake feels good about maintaining a b average in school this year.
3. after school, marcus has band practice or scout meetings. after dinner, he snacks on soft drinks and potato chips. marcus is 15 pounds overweight, but he thinks the extra weight looks good on him.
4. melanie exercises and eats healthy foods, but she still does not like the way she looks. she pouts about her appearance and tells her friends that she is ugly. melanie tore her school picture into shreds.
5. cassie plays basketball, volleyball, and softball very well. she is proud of her athletic skills and works hard to keep in shape. other girls, though, don’t like to be on the same team with cassie. she is bossy and criticizes anyone who makes a mistake.
6. mia earns straight as in school. she is captain of the gymnastics team and president of the student council. despite her achievements, mia is not always happy. she worries about doing things perfectly and pleasing her parents and teachers.
7. the parents in jana’s neighborhood rely on her to baby-sit for them. jana loves little children and is very good with them. despite her thriving baby-sitting business, jana finds time to do her homework and be on the school’s precision dance line.

teen health • course 3 • enrichment 1

Explanation:

1. Andy's Case

• Analysis: Andy spends time exercising (Physical Health) and studying (Mental Health) but struggles with social interactions (Social Health). Triangle B has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side, matching Andy's profile.
• Answer: B

2. Jake's Case

• Analysis: Jake is on a sports team (Physical Health), has friends (Social Health), and maintains good grades (Mental Health). Triangle C is balanced, representing equal focus on all three health aspects, which fits Jake.
• Answer: C

3. Marcus's Case

• Analysis: Marcus is involved in activities (Social Health), is overweight (Physical Health issue), and has a positive self - perception (Mental Health). Triangle D has a short Physical Health side, a long Social Health side, and a moderate Mental Health side, matching Marcus.
• Answer: D

4. Melanie's Case

• Analysis: Melanie exercises and eats healthy (Physical Health) but has poor self - image (Mental Health) and no mention of social issues. Triangle A has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side (no social issues mentioned, so Social Health is not a focus), matching Melanie.
• Answer: A

5. Cassie's Case

• Analysis: Cassie is athletic (Physical Health), has issues with others (Social Health), and is proud of her skills (Mental Health). Triangle B has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side, matching Cassie.
• Answer: B

6. Mia's Case

• Analysis: Mia has good grades and achievements (Mental Health), is in activities (Physical Health), but is not always happy (Mental Health - worry). Triangle A has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side (no social issues mentioned), matching Mia.
• Answer: A

7. Jana's Case

• Analysis: Jana babysits (Social Health), does homework (Mental Health), and is on a dance line (Physical Health). Triangle C is balanced, representing equal focus on all three health aspects, which fits Jana.
• Answer: C

Final Answers for Each Question:

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C

Answer:

1. Andy's Case

• Analysis: Andy spends time exercising (Physical Health) and studying (Mental Health) but struggles with social interactions (Social Health). Triangle B has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side, matching Andy's profile.
• Answer: B

2. Jake's Case

• Analysis: Jake is on a sports team (Physical Health), has friends (Social Health), and maintains good grades (Mental Health). Triangle C is balanced, representing equal focus on all three health aspects, which fits Jake.
• Answer: C

3. Marcus's Case

• Analysis: Marcus is involved in activities (Social Health), is overweight (Physical Health issue), and has a positive self - perception (Mental Health). Triangle D has a short Physical Health side, a long Social Health side, and a moderate Mental Health side, matching Marcus.
• Answer: D

4. Melanie's Case

• Analysis: Melanie exercises and eats healthy (Physical Health) but has poor self - image (Mental Health) and no mention of social issues. Triangle A has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side (no social issues mentioned, so Social Health is not a focus), matching Melanie.
• Answer: A

5. Cassie's Case

• Analysis: Cassie is athletic (Physical Health), has issues with others (Social Health), and is proud of her skills (Mental Health). Triangle B has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side, matching Cassie.
• Answer: B

6. Mia's Case

• Analysis: Mia has good grades and achievements (Mental Health), is in activities (Physical Health), but is not always happy (Mental Health - worry). Triangle A has a long Physical Health side, a moderate Mental Health side, and a short Social Health side (no social issues mentioned), matching Mia.
• Answer: A

7. Jana's Case

• Analysis: Jana babysits (Social Health), does homework (Mental Health), and is on a dance line (Physical Health). Triangle C is balanced, representing equal focus on all three health aspects, which fits Jana.
• Answer: C

Final Answers for Each Question:

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C