BASIC HEALTH CONCEPTS
What are the three parts of health?
Physical, mental, and social
Why doesn’t sweat smell on its own but develops odor later?
Bacteria break it down
What are parts of the integumentary system?
Hiar, skin, nails
If sugar is listed first on a label, what does that tell you about the food?
It contains the highest amount of sugar
A student avoids trying new things due to fear of failure. What does this suggest about their self-esteem?
Low self-esteem
Why is it dangerous to blindly trust AI for health advice?
It can give incorrect or incomplete information
A student showers daily but wears the same socks in a locker room. What infection risk increases? Why?
Athlete’s foot due to damp environment
Which system is responsible for sending signals throughout the body?
Nervous system
A student eats only protein and avoids carbs. What major function is impacted?
Energy supply
A student feels sad for months, loses interest in hobbies, and isolates. Why is this more than just a bad day?
Duration and severity indicate depression
A website looks professional but doesn’t list sources and ends in “.com.” Why might this not be reliable?
It may not be from a credible source and lacks evidence
Why is sharing items like eyelash curlers especially risky compared to sharing something like a pencil?
Close contact with body fluids increases germ transfer
Why can fiber help prevent digestive problems even though it isn’t digested?
It helps move waste through the body
What is one physical symptom of anxiety?
Headaches / shaking / stomachaches
A person’s behavior is influenced by their home, friends, and emotions. What three parts of environment are affecting them?
Physical, social, emotional
Which disease results in seizures
Epilepsy
A person can breathe but oxygen isn’t reaching cells. Which system is failing?
Circulatory
What information on a Nutrition Facts label helps you compare foods?
Serving size, nutrients, and ingredients
Why is CBT effective for mental health treatment?
It changes negative thought patterns that influence behavior
A student exercises daily but isolates themselves and feels constantly stressed. Which parts of health are being neglected?
Mental and social
Hormones control growth and mood. Which system is responsible, and what happens if it malfunctions?
Endocrine; growth/mood issues
How does a vaccine work?
It gives your body a weakened germ so your immune system learns how to fight
How are mental and physical health connected? Give one example.
Mental health can cause physical symptoms (fatigue, headaches, etc.)