Substance Abuse
The brain is particularly vulnerable to damage from alcohol while it is still developing. Until about what age does the brain continue to develop? A. Until around age 18 B. Well into the 20s C. Around age 35 D. Until around age 1
. Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this development, potentially affecting both the brain’s structure and its function, meaning how well it processes information. This can cause cognitive or learning problems later in life. This is especially a risk when people start drinking young and drink heavily
Multigrain" breads are always "whole-grain." T or F
False
"Multigrain" means only that more than one grain is present—and the primary ingredient is usually refined wheat flour. Whole-grain flour contains the bran and the germ, and so is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Refining wheat removes nutrients, and even when it's "enriched" only some are added back. A true whole-grain bread lists only whole grains in the ingredients, not "wheat" or "enriched wheat," which is simply refined (white) flour.
Acne is caused by:
B, bacteria that live on the skin.
Which month has 28 days?
All of them
Which team won the first Super Bowl ever?
The Green Bay Packers won the first two Super Bowls, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during the inaugural event in 1967.
What drug has been shown to promote the spread of HIV? A. Adderall® B. Marijuana C. Cocaine D. Aspirin
Studies have shown that cocaine use speeds up HIV infection. According to research, cocaine impairs immune cell function and promotes reproduction of the virus. Research also suggests that people who are infected with HIV and use cocaine may be at increased risk for contracting hepatitis C, a virus that causes liver damage, even if they do not inject drugs
Honey, agave, and coconut sugar are better for you than table (white) sugar. T or F
Sugar is sugar, and no form of it offers significant nutritional advantages. That goes not only for honey, agave nectar, and coconut sugar, but for other healthier-sounding forms of sugar, including molasses, evaporated cane juice, and fruit juice concentrate. So the only reason to substitute one for another is taste. Honey is sweeter than table sugar, for example, while coconut sugar is less sweet and has a more caramel taste.
Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes the skin to lose its natural color. T or F
True- Vitiligo causes the skin to lose pigment, the substance that gives skin its color.
What has hands but cannot clap?
a Clock
A deuce in tennis means a score line of?
In the sport of tennis, a score line of 40-40 is called deuce.
What percent of american adults have a substance abuse problem? 5%, 52%, 98%, 25%
52%
Which does not contain fiber?
(a) broccoli
(b) oatmeal
(c) steak
(d) an apple
(e) baked beans
C. Steak- Fiber, which improves blood sugar control, lowers cholesterol, and helps prevent constipation, is found only in plant foods.
Skin makes vitamin C when the sun shines on it. T or F
False. Skin makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it.
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
a towel
Which company owns the blimps which are mainstays at major football games?
Goodyear blimps could be spotted at sporting events across America since the 1960 Orange Bowl.
When we drink alcohol, what, specifically, are we usually drinking?
Ethyl Alcohol- Also known as ethanol, ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) is the psychoactive drug present in all alcoholic drinks. Methyl alcohol (CH3OH), or methanol, is used as a fuel and as an antifreeze (amongst other things). It's highly toxic, with the potential to cause blindness and death.
Eggs can raise cholesterol levels?
False- Although egg yolks are a major source of cholesterol — a waxy substance that resembles fat — researchers have learned that saturated fat has more of an impact on cholesterol in your blood than eating foods that contain cholesterol.
Physical activity only helps your muscles. T or F
False. Physical activity is good for the skin too! It increases the flow of blood to the surface of your skin and brings oxygen and nutrients to your whole body. Sweating helps to flush out impurities from your skin.
I can be red, green or even yellow
An apple
What stadium is the site of the first super bowl that later hosted the 1984 Olympics?
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
A substance invented by the Bayer Company in Germany in the late 1800's and thought to be a cure for morphine addiction.
heroin
Drinking fruit juice is as good for you as eating fruit? T or F
False
Calorie for calorie, whole fruit provides more nutritional benefits than drinking the pure juice of that fruit. That’s because when you liquefy fruit, stripping away the peel and dumping the pulp, many ingredients like fiber, calcium, vitamin C, and other antioxidants are lost
You might have to see the doctor if you have a severe case of acne. T or F
True. A severe case of acne can make you feel really bad about your appearance, and it may leave scars that will last for years. See your doctor if your acne really bothers you.
Mary's father has 5 daughters named Maggie, Megan, Margo, Marissa. Whats the 5th daughter name?
Mary
What basketball move was banned from 1967 to 1976?
The slam dunk