What does the MMR vaccine protect against?
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
How many different types of food related diseases can be spread through improper preparation?
Around 200 different diseases
Can marijuana be addictive?
Marijuana has been shown to be an addictive substance
How many times per day should each person brush their teeth?
Twice per day
How fast (in MPH) does a sneeze generate wind at?
a. 3.9 MPH
b. 35 MPH
c. 100 MPH
d. 2,359 MPH
100 miles per hour!!
What are some benefits of getting a vaccination?
Protects you against a pathogen which prevents an illness
Poor food preparation can lead to what health complications? (name 2)
Getting sick more frequently
Diarrhea
Stomach Pains
Nausea
Cigarettes
E-Cigarettes (Hyde, Juul)
Chewing Tobacco
Nicotine Pouches (Zyn, On!)
What is the hardest substance in the human body:
A. Tooth Enamel
B. Femur Bone
C. Fingernails
D. Neck Vertebrae
A. Tooth Enamel
How many times does your heart beat in one year?
a. Around 1-5 million times
b. Around 35-40 million times
c. Around 100-104 million times
d. Around 500,000 to 900,000 million times
Around 35-40 million times!
What are the side effects to vaccines?
Sore arm, fever, lethargy, headache
How long are refrigerated leftovers usually good for?
They are generally good until 3-4 days after they were initially made
What is one of the most heavily consumed & addictive substances in the world? (Hint: it's in food)
Sugar!
Are everyone's teeth essentially the same?
No, each persons teeth is incredibly unique (similar to their fingerprints). Sometimes, people who need to be identified are done so through using dental samples!
What percent of our bodies is water?
a. 12%
b. 70%
c. 90%
d. 35%
About 70%!
Is the COVID vaccine 100% successful at preventing the transmission of COVID-19?
No, it is not 100% at preventing transmission, but it does prevent people from dying from the virus in addition to keeping people out of the hospital. It also protects other people in your community (Ex: you cannot spread it to elderly family members or your friends)
Is the 5-second rule for food true or false?
FALSE: Dangerous pathogens can attach to food in microseconds, so the 5-second rule doesn't necessarily apply when discussing food health and safety
Name this popular drink that contains high levels of caffeine that is considered addicting once consumed enough
Coffee
What percent of your teeth are you not cleaning if you don't floss?
About 40% of your teeth's surface area is cleaned by flossing
How many muscles does the human body have (approximately)?
a. 600 muscles
b. 45 muscles
c. 1000 muscles
d. 100 muscles
Around 600 muscles
Where can you go to get the COVID vaccine right now?
Your primary care doctors office
Any pharmacy in the United States
Local clinics during special times
Is raw cookie dough safe for consumption?
What is one step that can be taken to overcome addiction of any substance?
Invest in alternative coping strategies
Prepare for change through personal means
Etc.
What is the correct order of doing these three things: Flossing, brushing teeth, mouthwash
2. floss
3. mouthwash
How many taste buds are on the human tongue?
a. 15 taste buds
b. 100 taste buds
c. 10,000 taste buds
d. 50,000 taste buds
10,000 taste buds!