TRU
What TRU stands for
What is Tobacco Resistance Unit?
Tobacco companies purposely target this group using its flavors, bright colors, and other marketing tactics
What is children and teens?
Who is Drake?
Cigarettes contain more nicotine than e-cigarettes
What is false?
E-cigarettes/vapes contain higher percentages of nicotine
This popular Italian dish is made of thinly sliced dough, cheese, and various toppings, and is often cooked in an oven.
What is... Pizza
The age group for TRU
What is ages 12 to 18?
Signs of nicotine withdrawal are
What is...
-Feeling frustrated/irritable/angry
-Feeling sad/depressed
-Feeling anxious/jumpy
-Trouble concentrating
-Trouble sleeping
-Increased appetite
-Cravings and urges to use nicotine
This wrestler-turned-actor now voices a character in a Disney movie
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
What is false?
In the United States, you must be 21 to purchase any tobacco product.
This vegetable, usually orange in color, is known for being rich in vitamin A and is often eaten raw or in salads.
What is... Carrot
What is one benefit to being in TRU?
What is...
- Advocating to be Tobacco-free
- Going to Day at the Capital
- Planning/Participating in fun activities, games, and events
Consequences of vaping consist of
What is...
-Affect grades/distract from goals/get in trouble
-Addiction/sore throat/makes asthma worse
-Anxiety/depression/takes time away from other things
-Lose trust/disappointing parents/seen as a bad role model for siblings
-Legal trouble/harm to environment/don't know the long term effects
The father and son basketball duo who play in the NBA
Who is Lebron James and Bronny James?
With mining for the materials to put into e-cigarettes, children are often doing that work
What is TRU?
Children are mining for these materials in unfair working conditions, and working 10-12 hour days.
This breakfast food, often served with syrup, originated in the United States and is typically made with flour, eggs, and milk.
What is... Pancake
Activities that can take place during a TRU Storm
-Jeopardy
-Writing to legislators
-Kickball
-Poster decorating contest
The amount of time it takes for nicotine to get to the brain
What is 10 seconds?
These two streamers played Fortnite for 57 hours to win a Ranked Duos match
Who is Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed?
In the U.S., 150 million vapes are thrown away each year.
Vapes are also not considered recyclable, which means these materials are toxic to the environment.
This Mexican dish, often made with ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas, is popular for both dinner and snacks. Starts with a B
What is.... Burrito
The event that takes place the first week in May with all TRU groups
What is Day at the Capitol?
Some vapes have enough levels of toxic chemicals they are considered
What is hazardous waste?
The most followed person on Instagram
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo (635 million followers)?
Adolescent brains that are exposed to nicotine are more susceptible to addictive behaviors.
What is TRU?
Being exposed at a young age impacts brain development and brain cell functioning.
This snack food consists of popped corn kernels, often flavored with butter and salt, and is a popular movie theater treat.
What is... Popcorn