Keeping our bodies and our minds strong and healthy.
Red Ribbon Week is all about
making healthy choices.
You make choices that affect
your health every day. Are you
making healthy choices?
What are you putting into your
body?
 It is important to eat
healthy foods so that
your mind and body can
be strong
 Fruits and vegetables are
much better for your
body than junk food!
 Drugs can harm your
body.
What is a drug?
A drug is any substance
that alters the way your
body and brain normally
function.
Not all drugs are illegal
 NEVER take medicine on
your own.
 Many medicines can be
poisonous when taken
incorrectly.
 Medicine has different
effects on children’s
brains and bodies than it
does on adults’ brains
and bodies.
Is caffeine a drug?
Yes! Caffeine is a drug.
 Caffeine is a chemical
that is often found in
coffee and sodas.
Caffeine
True or False
Cigarettes are
not drugs.
False
Cigarettes
contain
nicotine,
which is a very
addictive drug.
What are some effects of
smoking?
Lung cancer
Wrinkles
Bad breath
Yellow nails
Mouth cancer
True or False
Alcohol is safe because it is legal
for adults.
FALSE
 Alcohol can have serious adverse effects on growing
bodies.
 People can die from drinking too much alcohol
 Alcohol can make people sick, dizzy, tired, and unable
to do things that they can normally do
 Alcohol is very dangerous for young people
Alcohol
Physical activity can help keep your body
healthy. Which is a better activity?
Playing ball
Playing video games or
watching tv
Ways to stay active
 Practice hopscotch.
 See how long you can hop on
 Have a handstand contest.
 Invent dances to your favorite
one foot.
Do jumping jacks.
Invent some dance moves.
Do sprints (short running
races) and time yourself to
see how fast you go.
Use a pedometer to count the
number of steps between
your favorite places, like your
house and the park.
songs.
Jump rope together.
Ride bikes and don't forget
your helmets!
Practice pitching and hitting
a baseball.
Have a skateboarding contest.
Play tag.
Play outdoor hide-and-seek.
Dance to your favorite music.
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How do you stay active?
You make choices that affect
your health every day. Are you
making healthy choices?