Lesson 1 D36
True or false: You need more water in the winter than in the summer.
False.
What is atherosclerosis?
When fatty substances build up inside arteries.
True or false: Your body could make new nerve cells to replace damaged or dead ones.
False
What are helpful drugs called?
medicine
Name three symptoms of indigestion.
Diarrhea, stomachache, and constipation.
What is indigestion?
One or more symptoms, such as a stomachache, that occur when the body has difficulty digesting food.
What is anemia?
A condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells is low.
What is a concussion?
A condition caused by a sudden movement of the brain inside the skull usually involving a brief loss of consciousness.
What is diarrhea?
When solid waste leaves the large intestine with too much water.
What material in food can help prevent constipation?
Fiber
Why is it important to eat plenty of healthy foods?
It keeps your body healthy.
What is high blood pressure?
When blood is pumped into an artery with too much force.
True or false: You should wear a seatbelt while driving in a car.
True.
What is something that can prevent constipation, other than fiber?
Drinking a lot of water.
What are some causes of indigestion?
Overeating, eating too quickly, eating spicy food, or even eating spoiled food.
If your diet contains too little iron, what will happen to your body cells?
How is marijuana harmful to the body?
Makes the heart beat too fast, narrows blood vessels, and makes blood pressure go up.
What muscle is strengthened through vigorous exercise?
In a healthy diet, what are some things that should be eliminated?
Fatty substances and salt.