Definitions
Term used to describe a person who does not get enough sleep.
Sleep deprived
How many hours of sleep should teenagers get?
8-10 hours
What is one fungi that the book lists?
Ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, and yeast infection
What cancer is the leading cause of deaths for cancers?
Lung cancer
What are 2 different illnesses caused by viruses?
Flu, common cold, measles, chicken pox, mumps, mono, stomach flu, covid 19
Substance that increases energy, alertness, and attention, making it difficult to sleep.
Caffeine
A nap shouldn't be longer than what?
30 minutes
How is lyme disease spread?
Tick bite
What type of diabetes usually develops later in life?
Type 2
What is one chronic respiratory disease?
Asthma and respiratory allergies
Illness caused by contact with microorganisms
Infectious Diseases
What is one food or drink that the book mentions that promotes sleep.
Almonds, walnuts, fatty fish, kiwi, white rice, tart cherry juice, chamomile tea, and passionflower tea.
What disease is also known as the kissing disease?
Mono
What is one way to prevent skin cancer?
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and tanning beds. Protect your skin when you are out in the sun.
How can you prevent lung cancer?
avoid tobacco smoke. Don't smoke or vape
Emergency in which blood flow to part of the brain is restricted
Stroke
What is the hormone that increases feelings of relaxation and sleepiness and signals that it is time to go to sleep?
Melatonin
What is one way you can prevent infectious diseases?
Support your immune system, wash hands, respiratory etiquette, food sanitations, and vaccines
What is the difference from heart attack and stroke?
According to the book, how many hours of sleep does Mr. Krekling need?
7-9 hours
Routine for going to bed at about the same time each night and getting up at about the same time each morning.
Sleep-wake Schedule
How can getting enough sleep help you in school?
It helps you remember what you learned that day.
What is another name for pink eye?
Conjunctivitis
What are the 3 risk factors for noninfectious diseases?
Lifestyle, heredity, and environment
What are the 3 parts to the health triangle?
Mental/emotional health, physical health, and social health.