mental health
the reaction of the body and mind to the demands of everyday living
stress
process by which your body takes in and uses food
nutrition
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind
drugs
an infectious agent, such as a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite that can cause disease
pathogen
the majority of food waste ends up...
in the landfills
resilience
protein sources that have a minimal amount of fat
lean proteins
when the body becomes used to the substance and therefore, needs more of it to get the desired effect
tolerance
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
epidemic
food waste in landfills breaks down and releases...
methane gas
stress that produces a positive result
eustress
5 food groups on MyPlate
fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein
a drug created using man-made chemicals
example: spice, bath salts
synthetic drug
the persons ability to resist infection
immunity
how many gallons does each individual use each day?
80 to 100 gallons
the main stress hormone that acts like a built-in alarm system that initiates the "fight or flight" response is called
cortisol
primary source of fuel for the body (energy)
carbohydrates
in NYS, a person is considered legally intoxicated if their BAC is...
.08% or higher
how often do cold and flu symptoms last?
5-10 days
true or false:
it is always unsafe to eat foods that have passed their "use by" date
false
which level of mental health is most desirable?
mental well-being
transports nutrients, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints
water
true or false:
alcohol is considered as a stimulant
false, depressant
true or false:
fever is the most common symptom with a cold
false
takes non-hazardous waste – otherwise destined for landfill – and combusts it, generating steam for electricity production
waste to energy (WTE)