Lifestyle Choices
What is one benefit of eating a healthy diet?
more energy, weight management, stronger bones, improved mood, better performance in academics and sports, etc.
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
True or False: Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in American adults.
True!
A disease acquired through genetics, exposure to environmental hazards, or lifestyle choices
Noncommunicable
The recommended amount of time between dental checkups
Six Months
What is the recommended amount of daily exercise?
60 minutes a day
What type of cancer could come from not wearing enough sunscreen?
Melanoma (skin cancer)
What is a heart transplant?
Heart transplant is surgery that removes a diseased heart and replaces it with a healthy heart from a deceased donor to improve your quality of life and increase your lifespan.
An infection spread by mosquitoes, originally found in birds. Symptoms include fever, skin rash, and body aches
West Nile Virus
A combination of body defenses made up of the cells, tissues and organs that fight off pathogens and disease
The Immune System
How much sleep should a teenager get each night?
AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep
The most common type of cancer in men and women
Prostate and Breast
What is a pacemaker?
Electronic devices implanted into the chest to help the heart beat regularly. The pacemaker creates electrical signals that control the heartbeat.
These are the main causes of communicable diseases
Viruses and Bacteria
What is a Chronic Disease?
What disease can severe stress trigger?
Asthma, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure
True or False: Cancer is a degenerative disease.
False!
Is heart disease a Chronic Disease?
Yes.
Examples are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
What is a hereditary disease?
Diseases inherited through genes or DNA abnormalities
Someone with asthma should carry around what in case of an emergency?
An inhaler
Chemotherapy, Surgery, and Radiation
What is the name of the surgery that doctors perform that creates new pathways for blood to flow around blockages?
Bypass Surgery
The common name for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Mad Cow Disease
What is a congenital disorder?
A health condition that is present at or right after birth. (Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc.)