Tobacco facts
Name two forms that tobacco comes in?
Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, electronic or vape pens
What is the age in the US to purchase alcohol?
21 years old
True or false
Marijuana users can risk developing lung disease or cancer
True. Marijuana also has harmful chemicals and can harm your lungs function
What is the definition of personal hygiene?
The preservation of Health
About how many people die in the United States per year due to smoking-related illnesses?
400,000
Will accept any answer between 100,000 and 800,000
True or False:
Alcohol is NOT a drug
False. Alcohol is a drug because it causes a chemical reaction in your body. A drug is "a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of one's body or mind".
Name one reason you should avoid drugs.
Maintain physical health, control over your actions, obeying the law/staying out of trouble, focusing on setting goals for your future
What is the main purpose of the Grains group for the body?
It provides energy to the body
How many times should students your age take a shower each week?
1. Never
2. 2
3. 4
4. 7
What is the addictive ingredient found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What are two major organs that can be affected by significant alcohol use/abuse?
Brain, heart, liver, stomach, kidneys
True or False.
Fertilization is the joining of an ovum and a sperm.
True
True or False
The Dairy group helps build strong bones and healthy eyes
True
Name at least 3 consequences of not showering?
1. Dirty skin
2. Acne
3. Body odor
What is second hand smoke? Is it safe for kids or others?
Second hand smoke is "air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke".
It is harmful for anyone nearby someone exhaling smoke or breathing smoke coming directly from it burning.
Using alcohol, especially too much, can cause people to lose their inhibitions. What does this mean to lose your inhibitions? Why is this a bad thing?
Losing your inhibitions means people may have less control of their behavior and act in ways that are not typical for them. They can also make poor decisions when drinking.
Name at least 3 human characteristics that are determined instantly fertilization takes place?
How tall
Shape of nose and ears
Color of eyes and hair. Hair straight or curly
Left or right handed
How many teaspoons of sugar are there in a 40oz can of coke?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 10
True or False
Brushing your teeth should be done every other day?
False. The correct answer is after every time you eat or at least once in the morning and before you go to bed.
In the state of Illinois, how old do you need to be to purchase tobacco (as of 2021)
21 years old
What happens to your liver after long term alcohol abuse?
Why is this important to keep our liver safe?
Alcohol affects the liver and after time, the liver may not be able to correctly filter out wastes or poisons from our blood.
This can eventually reach our brain and cause damage.
Name the area where a fertilized ovum grows during pregnancy?
Cervix
Name at least 3 benefits of drinking water.
1. Regulates body temperature
2. Helps excrete waste through perspiration urination and defecation
3. Helps maximize physical performance
Besides showering what are 4 other ways to keep your body clean?
1. brushing teeth / flossing
2. wear deoderant
3. clean ears
4. toenails and fingernails