Utah K–6 health standards

Identify trusted adults (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) and describe how to recognize the characteristics that make them trusted and safe.

Describe how to make friends and be a good friend.

Communicate respectfully with others.

Identify how different emotions feel and how the body reacts to those emotions.

Practice methods to calm down (for example, deep breathing, counting to 10, mindfulness).

List a variety of healthy foods from each food group.

Explain the importance of choosing healthy foods and beverages at each meal.

Discuss the importance of trying new foods.

Describe why oral hygiene, washing body and hands, and wearing clean clothes are important for a healthy body.

Explain different methods (for example, booster seats, seatbelts, helmets, safety equipment, visiting healthcare providers) for keeping the developing body safe and healthy.

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touch.

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe.

Define goals and explain why setting goals is important.

Explain how to make good decisions and how all decisions can affect self or others.

Demonstrate how to express gratitude, treat others with kindness, and respect differences.

Define what bullying is and is not and demonstrate what to say and do if someone is bullying or bothering oneself or others. Compare these actions with kindness.

Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.

Understand how proper use of equipment (for example, helmets, sports equipment, seat belts, booster seats) helps protect from injury.

Identify when an environment or situation is not safe (for example, abuse, bullying, harmful substances, firearms, fire, medical emergency) and understand how to react and promptly report to a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) or emergency services.

Recognize the importance of using electronic devices only with trusted adult supervision.

Describe behaviors that may prevent and reduce the risk of disease.

Recognize the importance of never touching another person's blood or other bodily fluids.

Compare and contrast the difference between helpful and harmful substances.

Explain the importance of only taking medicine with adult supervision.

Practice strategies that can be used to refuse harmful substances.

Recognize major food groups, including water, and list a variety of healthy foods in each group.

Identify foods and beverages that are healthy choices for the body and explain the importance of choosing healthy foods at each meal.

Describe how food is fuel for the body.

Recognize not all food products advertised or sold are healthy.

Explain how hand washing, clean clothes, and oral hygiene are important for a healthy body.

Explain how the right amount of sleep contributes to health and wellness.

Recognize that healthy bodies come in different shapes, sizes, and abilities.

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, unsafe, or afraid.

Set a goal and discuss strategies for meeting the goal.

Recognize when assistance is needed in making decisions.

Identify ways to set, recognize, respect, and communicate personal boundaries.

Practice active-listening skills.

Describe characteristics of a good friend.

Identify the causes of different emotions and practice methods to express emotions appropriately.

Describe ways to respond to uncomfortable emotions or situations.

Identify trusted adults (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) to talk with about emotions.

Explain how products (for example, sun protection, hygiene products, sports equipment, seatbelts, booster seats) can contribute to personal health.

Identify personal behaviors that contribute to safe or unsafe use of technology.

Describe reasons why people visit a healthcare provider (for example, doctor, dentist, counselor).

Identify ways people can avoid coming in contact with another person's blood and bodily fluids.

Recognize the health implications of harmful substances and demonstrate how to refuse alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and other substances.

Describe the role medications play in wellness and identify what is helpful or harmful.

Identify food and beverage choices that contribute to good health.

Define calorie as a measurement of energy and describe how calories are necessary for good health.

Recognize the signals the body sends when hungry or full.

Identify how family, peers, culture, and media influence eating habits.

Identify the proper names for body parts.

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe.

Set a measurable short-term goal and identify people who can help achieve that goal.

Define verbal and nonverbal communication and demonstrate how people communicate in both ways and explain how effective communication resolves conflict.

Describe how to interact with those who are different from oneself and demonstrate ways to treat others with dignity and respect.

Describe the qualities of a healthy relationship.

Explain how trusted adults (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) are resources for advice and guidance when making decisions.

Identify healthy strategies individuals may use to cope with disappointment, grief, sadness, and loss, including talking with a trusted adult.

Define positive and negative stress and identify how each type feels. Identify behaviors or ways to alleviate stress.

Describe how various sources (for example, media, internet, social media, other people) can influence mental and emotional health and identify appropriate ways to respond.

Explain and practice procedures to follow in case of emergency which may include fire, earthquake, lock down, lock out, evacuate, and shelter in place for school, home, and community settings. Describe how to react and promptly report to a trusted adult or emergency services.

Identify personal behaviors that contribute to a safe or unsafe environments and discuss safety rules at home, school, and in the community.

Describe safety guidelines for internet and social media and describe various ways the media can influence thoughts and feelings that may lead one to take unnecessary risks (for example, dangerous activities, unsafe challenges, purchasing choices, eating behaviors).

Describe procedures to follow when encountering another person's blood or other bodily fluids.

Demonstrate how to respond when approached by an individual and asked to make a poor choice.

Identify healthy alternatives (for example, physical activity, healthy eating, reading, recreation) to alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and other harmful substances.

Examine the consequences to the brain, body and lungs when oxygen is limited through inhaling substances (for example, smoking, vaping, inhalants, candy, dust, pollutants).

Examine the consequences to the brain and body when harmful substances are ingested (for example, intoxicants, energy drinks, chemicals, poisons).

Demonstrate healthy behaviors to maintain or improve personal nutrition, fitness, and oral health including encouraging healthy food behavior and physical activity.

Identify healthy foods, including snacks, in appropriate portion sizes.

Describe the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast.

Discuss how family, peers, culture, and media influence eating habits.

Define hygiene and discuss its importance for health and well-being.

Identify the building blocks of the human body (for example, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms).

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe.

Set a specific and measurable short-term goal and track the progress.

Describe how choices can have positive and negative consequences and give examples of how a person's decisions can be positively or negatively influenced by others, including peers. „

Recognize and accept that reasonable people can have differing opinions.

Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Identify healthy ways to manage and reduce stress (for example, exercise, hobbies, mindfulness, time management, organization).

Practice strategies to manage inappropriate or harmful comments and behaviors from others.

Define empathy and practice demonstrating empathy with peers.

Identify ways to support self and others struggling with mental and emotional health and recognize when to seek help.

Describe how immediate response increases a victim's chance for survival and demonstrate the proper use of basic first aid in a variety of situations.

Develop a personal safety plan to follow in case of emergency, which may include fire, earthquake, lock down, lock out, evacuate, and shelter in place for school, home, and community settings.

Identify and practice ways to prevent common childhood injuries.

Discuss use and misuse of current technology and develop a personal safety plan for technology use.

Explain facts about common chronic health conditions (for example, asthma, diabetes, allergies, anaphylaxis, seizures) and discuss empathy towards individuals living with these conditions.

Describe procedures to follow when encountering another person's blood or body fluid.

Explain how choosing to refuse alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and other substances relates to accomplishing personal goals.

Explain the short and long-term physical, mental, social, financial, and emotional effects of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and substance use.

Discuss marketing tactics regarding harmful substances by reviewing various media sources to identify misinformation and manipulative techniques.

Describe the appropriate use of medicines (over-the-counter [OTC] and prescription) and potential dangers of drug interactions.

Identify the basic nutrients and describe their functions (for example, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water).

Locate key nutrition items on nutrition facts label.

Recognize that calories are needed for growth and body function and that caloric needs change throughout the lifespan.

Examine how health can be managed through healthy eating and physical activity.

Analyze marketing tactics used for food and beverages.

Identify foods that are grown and produced in Utah.

Describe the skeletal and muscular systems and their basic functions.

Explain reasons why having good hygiene is important for health and well-being.

List multiple trusted adults (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) to talk with if feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe about an interaction or other harmful situations. Explain the need to talk with more than one adult if the issue is not resolved.

Define SMART goal and identify how SMART criteria improve the effectiveness of a goal. „

Describe how the positive and negative consequences of a decision can have short and/or long-term effects. „

Define and practice positive self-talk.

Demonstrate ways to express gratitude and treat others with dignity and respect.

Practice a variety of stress management techniques.

Demonstrate how to obtain and offer assistance to enhance the health of self and others in harmful situations.

Express positive attitudes about intervention and seeking help to eliminate stigmas regarding mental health.

Explain strategies on how to help others and demonstrate how to help or contact the appropriate emergency resources (for example, first aid, CPR, poison control, 911, mental health crisis lines, animal control, non-emergency lines) for different situations.

Explain a variety of healthy behaviors (for example, diet, exercise, proper hygiene, helmet use, proper car restraints, firearm safety) that avoid or reduce health risks.

Analyze the influence of media and technology on personal and family health and develop a personal safety plan for technology use.

Compare and contrast infectious and chronic diseases and recognize when others have a chronic disease or disability and practice methods of treating them respectfully.

Identify how to avoid, manage and report situations involving exposure to another person's blood and other bodily fluids.

Identify choices, behaviors, and practices that help support a lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, nicotine and other substances.

Practice ways to resist negative peer pressure and positively influence relations with peers in a variety of situations.

Evaluate how the use of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine and other substances can cause illness, injury, and complications with body development, overall health, and behavior.

Use a food label to calculate how caloric intake can change depending on the number of servings consumed.

Create a healthy meal, including beverage, using current dietary guidelines.

Differentiate between appetite and hunger.

Explain the role of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining health.

Analyze the influence of media and technology, including social media, on personal and family nutrition and body image.

Explain why different foods are produced in various regions of the United States and how this may affect consumer practices and local diets.

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe.

Create a SMART goal and track the progress and identify obstacles to achieving goals and how to overcome them.

Explain how personal values, differences, and beliefs contribute to personal boundaries and how boundaries are an important factor in making healthy decisions. „

Define locus of control and the impact it has on decision-making.

Demonstrate positive ways to communicate differences of opinion while maintaining relationships. „

Describe how to build and maintain healthy relationships through positive habits, friendships, honesty, and respect. Describe how to end unhealthy relationships.

Explore common life changes (for example, moving, changing schools, friendships, family dynamics, deaths) and list healthy coping strategies.

Explore various options for managing stress by creating a personal stress management plan and adopting effective stress-reduction behaviors.

Describe the influence of culture and media, including social media, on self-esteem and body image.

List warning signs of depression, anxiety, and suicide and identify how, why, and when talking with a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) is needed.

Discuss strategies to help self and others affected by mental and emotional health issues (for example, depression, anxiety, violence, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts).

Create personal rules and strategies (for example, use of safety equipment, protective gear, seat-belts, sunscreen) incorporating healthy lifestyle activities in home, school, social, and community settings.

Describe various ways the media can influence thoughts and feelings that may lead one to take unnecessary risks and develop strategies for minimizing risk (for example, dangerous activities, unsafe challenges , purchase choices, eating behaviors).

Explore consequences for using technology inappropriately and discuss school policies.

Analyze how various factors, including lifestyle choices, increase or decrease risk factors for disease.

Identify blood borne pathogens, such as HIV and Hepatitis B, and methods to prevent disease transmission.

Practice ways to resist negative peer pressure in a variety of situations and environments.

Explain how the development of the frontal lobe impacts decision- making and how harmful substances affect development.

Recognize potential physical, mental, emotional, and social short and long-term consequences of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and other substance use.

Locate age-appropriate guidelines for eating and physical activity.

Evaluate personal nutritional habits and physical activity levels and set goals.

Analyze the harmful effects of engaging in unscientific diet practices to lose or gain weight.

Recognize the importance of a healthy body image and develop appropriate food and exercise behaviors.

Research food culture around the world and identify foods that are produced in different regions.

Describe the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems and their basic functions.

Explain the importance of practicing behaviors that maintain good hygiene.

Discuss how to clearly say no, leave a situation or interaction, and identify and talk with a trusted adult when feeling uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe and understand the possible need to talk with more than one adult.