True or False: the common cold is caused by a virus
When we are ill, most times the best thing to do is to rest in bed, but sometimes it is necessary for us to take ________
Medicine
We eat different foods from the different food groups so that our body can get the _____ it needs
Fast food, fizzy drinks, crisps, sweets, and chocolate are all examples of what?
Junk food
A condition of being fat or overweight that can be dangerous for your health
Which body system do the flu and common cold affect
Respiratory system
______ is the help we give an ill or injured person before they can see a doctor or get to a hospital
First aid
Name 4 of the 7 nutrients our body needs
Vitamins, minerals, cabohydrates, protein, iron, calcium, fats
We can rest our eyes by limiting the time we spend looking at ______.
Name three things a doctor does during a check-up
Measure height and weight, check your ears, nose, mouth, and throat, listen to your heart and lungs, measure your blood pressure, test your sight and hearing.
Name two differences between the common cold and the flu
Run it under cold running water
True or false: exercise is good for your respiratory system, but bad for your mental health
False!
What is a "couch potato"?
Someone who sits on the couch all day and doesn´t get exercise
Stay home.
What is the main symptom of chicken pox
A rash
How do we treat a cut with first aid?
Cover it with a cloth and apply pressure
How many hours of sleep should you get at night?
At least 9 hours
In what ways do drugs and alcohol affect us?
What is the name of the instrument used to listen to your lungs and heart?
Stethoscope
Common illnesses are caused by _______ called viruses and bacteria. They enter our body through the mouth, nose, or wound
Microbes
How to we treat a broken bone with first aid?
Keep them still and support the injury
Name three ways you can take care of your personal hygiene.
Brush your teeth, wash your hands, shower frequently, use a tissue and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
Sugar, salt, and bad fats
What is the name of the instrument used to measure your blood pressure?
Sphygmpmanometer