tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
What is in tobacco that causes addiction?
nicotine
What are ways to keep your health up?
-balanced eating
-exercise
-good rest
the process where your body breaks down food
Can germs transfer from person to person easy?
yes
Is it good to have a high blood pressure?
no
What is a drug?
a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
What is being underweight and overweight?
Weighing less and more than a healthy person for your age, gender, height, and body type
What are the three types of muscles?
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
What are ways to prevent disease?
-washing hands
-covering your mouth when coughing/sneezing
-stay home when sick
-maintaining a healthy body
How many hours of sleep is the average amount you are supposed to get?
8-10 hours
What is a way to misuse a drug?
-using a drug not prescribed to you
-taking more than the right amount of a drug
-using a drug longer than prescribed
What influences your health?
-family and friends
-behavior
-environment
-culture
media
What is your skeletal system?
the framework of bones and tissue that support your body.
How many seconds do you have to wash your hands for?
20 seconds
How much alcohol should you drink?
NONE
What is a stimulant?
a drug that speeds up the body's function
What are the five food groups?
Fruits, Veggies, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What are problem that affect the nervous system?
Alzheimer disease, epilepsy, alcohol, viruses, cerebral palsy
How do you get diseases and illnesses?
-unsanitary
-not washing hands
What are 2 healthy vitamins?
K,D,C,E
Iron
How is a depressant different than a stimulant?
depressant's slow down body functions and motor skills, while stimulants speed it up
What is Anorexia Nervosa a type of?
eating disorder
What is your excretory system?
the group of organs that work together to remove waste.
How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread?
when people who have a cold or flu cough or sneeze near you
What does Vitamin C boost?
immune system