This disease is characterized by high blood sugar.
What is diabetes.
100
The safest place to cross the street.
What is the crosswalk.
100
This prescription drug is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
What is Adderall.
100
Pesticides, carbon dioxide, emission, smog, road salt, lead, petroleum, and oil spills are all examples of:
What is pollution.
100
This term is used to describe smoke inhaled by non-smokers.
What is second-hand smoke.
200
An RNA virus which infects up to 20% of the US population every year, more commonly known as the "flu."
What is influenza.
200
Your seatbelt is your best defense against this kind of driver.
What is a drunk driver.
200
This is the 3rd leading preventable cause of death in the US.
What is excessive alcohol.
200
This phenomena is causing polar bears to die, increasing hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires, and sea levels to rise.
What is climate change.
200
You can calculate this using height and weight.
What is BMI (Body Mass Index).
300
This virus primarily targets the immune system, affecting over 1 million people in the US.
What is HIV/AIDS.
300
This object is designed to cushion a blow to the head; it must meet special safety standards.
What is a helmet.
300
This substance is most likely to be used by teens in the US.
What is marijuana.
300
This drug is one of the largest public health threats the world has ever faced. It causes 5 million deaths a year worldwide and is the leading cause of preventable death.
What is tobacco.
300
Children spend, on average, 4.2 hours per day doing this activity.
What is watching TV.
400
The leading cause of death in the United States.
What is heart disease.
400
A sign that should always be visible in any building.
What is an exit sign.
400
This is a highly addictive drug that can be snorted or injected and may result in cardiac arrest.
What is cocaine.
400
This has fluoride in it, which prevents tooth decay, but at high levels is considered a contaminant.
What is drinking water.
400
Name the Altman Rule. (2 parts)
What is g of protein + g fiber > g sugar; 3+ g fiber
500
Name 5 STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
What are:
HIV/AIDS
Herpes
Hepatitis (A, B, or C)
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
Syphilis
Pubic lice ("Crabs")
Scabies
500
These impede your ability to hear and react to the traffic all around you.
What are headphones.
500
50% of teens think taking these prescription drugs is "safer" than street drugs.
What are painkillers.
500
Houses in Boston built before 1950 often have this problem which mostly affects young children.
What is lead paint.
500
Inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs, more common in smokers is called: