Nutrition
What are the five food groups?
Protein, grains, vegetables, fruit, and dairy.
What is the function of the red blood cell.
Red blood cells carry oxygen to every cell in the body.
What substance do humans need to breathe to survive?
Oxygen
What are the two main divisions of the Nervous System?
The Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System.
What is mental health?
It is the ability to handle the stress and changes of everyday life in a healthful way.
True or false:
There is water in vape juice.
False. There is no water in vape juice.
How is alcohol made?
Alcohol is made by a chemical reaction called fermentation in some fruits, grains, and vegetables.
Why is tobacco particularly harmful to teens?
Teens bodies are still growing/developing and are more vulnerable to addiction.
What organs are affected by alcohol?
Alcohol effects the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, and blood vessels.
What is the main purpose of eating protein?
Protein is used to build and repair cells.
Name four things you can do to maintain a healthy circulatory system.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, manage your stress, and avoid substances like tobacco.
True or false: There is a vaccine for the common cold.
False. There are too many different viruses that cause cold symptoms for there to be a vaccine.
True or False: You can injure your nervous system.
True.
Name three signs of good mental health.
You are able to set realistic goals.
You accept yourself as you are.
You take constructive feedback positively.
You have a positive outlook on life
What are three harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke?
Nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide.
What kind of drug is alcohol - a stimulant or a depressant?
Alcohol is a depressant.
How does tobacco effect your nervous system.
Nicotine binds to the opiate receptors in the brain, triggering the production of more receptors which causes craving.
What blood alcohol concentration is legal intoxication?
A BAC of 0.08 is the legal limit for driving.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex carbs.
What organs/tissues make up your circulatory system?
Heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Name five respiratory illnesses/diseases.
Bronchitis, cold, flu, pneumonia, lung cancer, asthma, and emphysema.
Name three ways you can protect your nervous system from injury or illness.
Wear a helmet when cycling, wear your seatbelt in a car, and watch for traffic when sharing the road.
Make healthy food choices, drink water, and get good sleep.
Name two things you can do to deal with fear or anxiety.
Talk to others about what you are feeling.
Keep a journal.
Be physically active.
Name three forms of tobacco products.
Cigarettes, e-cigarettes (also called vaping), cigars, pipes, specialty cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco.
What is binge drinking?
Binge drinking is to consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
What are three short-term effects of tobacco use?
Dizziness or the spins, cravings, and poor personal hygene.
What is a DUI?
DUI stands for driving under the influence. This is a serious offence.
What substance is essential to all body functions?
Water.
What does the circulatory system do?
The circulatory system is the group of organs and tissues that carry needed materials to cells and remove their waste products.
Name the part of the respiratory system that acts like a straw, carrying air into the lungs.
The trachea.
Name 3 disorders of the Nervous System
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Epilepsy
Why do teens experience mood swings?
Hormone changes caused by puberty contributes to mood swings.
What percent of teens have tried cigarettes?
25% of teens have tried cigarettes.
At what age can you legally drink in the United States?
The legal drinking age in the USA age 21.
What was the original purpose of e-cigarettes, also known as vape pens?
They were developed to help adults quit using cigarettes.
How much wine is considered one serving?
One serving of wine is 5 fluid ounces.
What department of the US government developed "My Plate?"
The US Department of Agriculture.
What are the three types of blood vessels?
Arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Name at least five parts of the respiratory system.
Nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs and diaphragm.
Name the two subdivisions of your peripheral nervous system.
The Somatic Nervous System (voluntary) and the Autonomic Nervous System (involuntary).
Name five things you can do to build your self-esteem.
Set realistic goals.
Focus on your strengths.
Ask for help.
Remember no one is perfect.
Think positively.
What type of receptors does nicotine bind to in the brain?
Nicotine binds to the opiate receptors.
What is the recommended daily amount of alcohol that men and women should consume at most?
One dring per day for females. Two drinks per day for males.
What are three harmful effects of tobacco on the respiratory system?
Vapor/smoke coats the lungs, damaging alveoli. This can cause emphysema, lung cancer, and possibly death.
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in short period of time can cause this very dangerous and potentially deadly condition.
Alcohol Poisoning.