Vocabulary
Unconscious
When someone is not conscious or awake but are breathing
Can fruits and vegetables help prevent diseases?
Yes
What is the difference between OTC medicines and Prescription medicines?
OTC medicines are medicines that you can buy at a pharmacy without a prescription
Prescription medicines are medicines prescribed by a doctor
Why is it important to wear a seatbelt?
A seatbelt keeps you in your chair and if you're in an accident or even on a bump, you won't fly out of your seat and get injured
(You could also get a fine as it is the law to wear a seatbelt)
What is a healthy diet?
Eating a variety of foods and not eating too much unhealthy foods
What are OTCs?
Over the Counter medicines
How can you prevent diseases
Stay active - exercise and eat healthy; don't smoke
What should you do if your friends start pressuring you to smoke or drink with them?
What should you do to keep safe from a gun
Do not touch it and move away, tell an adult if you found it; if you keep a gun at home, do not touch it and don't play around with it
True or false - eating whole grains in an overall healthy diet can help with weight managment
True
Addiction
To crave or depend on something and don't feel well without it
What are the benefits of sleeping
More focused, fresh mind, good mood,
Why do people abuse medicines/drugs
They think it'll help them get over depression, lose weight, help focus
Every minute that a victim of cardiac arrest goes without CPR decreases their chance of survival by what?
By 10%
What does protein consist of
Meat, poultry, eggs, beans, seafood, seeds, lentils (There's more)
Cardiac arrest
When the heart stops pumping blood through the body - person is unconsious
How can you avoid getting skin cancer and sun burns?
Wear sunscreen that is at least 30 SPF
How do people abuse medicines/drugs
Over-dosing/taking medication than prescribed, taking others's medication
What should you do if someone is choking?
Call 911 and use the heimlich maneuver right away
DO NOT - don't reach into their mouth to try to get the food out - do not pat their back
What are some benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
You can have a lower chance of getting certain types of cancer and diseases
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What are some benefits of exercise
Better sleep, reduced chance of diabetes and diseases, helps maintain healthy weight and body
What are some effects of abuse of medication?
Addiction, strokes, cardiac arrest (heart stops), hypothermia, vomiting, hallucinations, death
What is the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping blood through the body and the person isn't conscious or breathing
A heart attack is when a part of the heart is blocked and blood isn't flowing through the area, the person is conscious and breathing
What are some benefits of calcium?
Calcium can rebuild bones and keep your bones and teeth healthy