Smoking
What chemical in cigarettes is mainly responsible for addiction?
A) Tar
B) Nicotine
C) Carbon Monoxide
D) Formaldehyde
B) Nicotine
Which of the following can be found in e-cigarettes?
A) Nicotine
B) Flavourings
C) Vitamin E acetate
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which organ is responsible for metabolising alcohol?
→ Liver
What ingredient in energy drinks increases heart rate and blood pressure?
Caffeine
True or False: Cutting down on smoking is just as effective for your health as quitting completely.
→ False (cutting down often means deeper inhalation, still harmful).
True or False: Vaping is completely safe.
→ False
Beer, wine, and spirits all contain different amounts of alcohol, but what common unit is used in New Zealand to measure how much pure alcohol each one has?
A standard drink
How much caffeine is in a typical 500ml energy drink?
* 1 shot of coffee = 63mg
**Mr Rapana's morning coffee = Large 4-shot coffee: 250 mg
200–300 mg
Name two harmful chemicals found in cigarettes
Ammonia (toilet cleaner)
Methane (sewer gas)
Arsenic (rat poison)
Toluene (paint thinner)
Tar (road paving)
Acetone (nail polish remover)
Beryllium (nuclear chemicals)
DDT (insecticide)
Butane (lighter fluid)
Formaldehyde (embalming fluid
What is the legal age to purchase vaping products in New Zealand?
→ 18 years
How long does it take the liver to process one standard drink?
Around one hour
List two common reasons young people drink energy drinks.
To stay awake, for energy boost, taste, peer influence, marketing
Nicotine is as addictive as which two drugs?
→ Heroin and cocaine
Name two side effects of vaping
→ Popcorn lung, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea
Binge drinking = drinking large amounts in a short period of time
How many standard drinks does a male need to consume in one sitting for it to be classified as binge drinking?
5 or more
What happens within 10 minutes of drinking an energy drink?
→ Heart rate and blood pressure rise.
Explain why some people continue to smoke even though they know the risks.
*you need two reasons
Peer pressure, stress relief, addiction cycle, social influence
Why do you think vape companies design fruity and colourful flavours?
→ To attract younger people; to normalise vaping as fun/harmless
Why is it important to understand what a standard drink is in New Zealand?
How can this information help to keep us safer?
Helps monitor intake, reduces risk of harm/overconsumption, legal implications for driving
Suggest two healthier alternatives to feel more alert instead of having an energy drink
→ Sleep, water, exercise, balanced food choices