Vaccines
Food Safety
Addictive Substances
Oral Health
Fun Facts!
100

What does the MMR vaccine protect against?

Measles, Mumps & Rubella

100

How many different types of food related diseases can be spread through improper preparation?

Around 200 different diseases

100

Can marijuana be addictive?

Marijuana has been shown to be an addictive substance

100

How many times per day should each person brush their teeth?

Twice per day

100

How fast (in MPH) does a sneeze generate wind at?

a. 3.9 MPH

b. 35 MPH

c. 100 MPH

d. 2,359 MPH

100 miles per hour!!

200

What are some benefits of getting a vaccination?

Protects you against a pathogen which prevents an illness

200

Poor food preparation can lead to what health complications? (name 2)

Getting sick more frequently

Diarrhea

Stomach Pains

Nausea

200
Name two routes that are commonly used for people to get nicotine into their body?

Cigarettes

E-Cigarettes (Hyde, Juul)

Chewing Tobacco

Nicotine Pouches (Zyn, On!)

200

What is the hardest substance in the human body:

A. Tooth Enamel

B. Femur Bone

C. Fingernails

D. Neck Vertebrae

A. Tooth Enamel

200

How many times does your heart beat in one year?

a. Around 1-5 million times

b. Around 35-40 million times

c. Around 100-104 million times

d. Around 500,000 to 900,000 million times

Around 35-40 million times!

300

What are the side effects to vaccines?

Sore arm, fever, lethargy, headache

300

How long are refrigerated leftovers usually good for?

They are generally good until 3-4 days after they were initially made

300

What is one of the most heavily consumed & addictive substances in the world? (Hint: it's in food)

Sugar!

300

Are everyone's teeth essentially the same?

No, each persons teeth is incredibly unique (similar to their fingerprints). Sometimes, people who need to be identified are done so through using dental samples!

300

What percent of our bodies is water?

a. 12%

b. 70%

c. 90%

d. 35%

About 70%!

400

Is the COVID vaccine 100% successful at preventing the transmission of COVID-19?

No, it is not 100% at preventing transmission, but it does prevent people from dying from the virus in addition to keeping people out of the hospital. It also protects other people in your community (Ex: you cannot spread it to elderly family members or your friends)

400

Is the 5-second rule for food true or false?

FALSE: Dangerous pathogens can attach to food in microseconds, so the 5-second rule doesn't necessarily apply when discussing food health and safety

400

Name this popular drink that contains high levels of caffeine that is considered addicting once consumed enough

Coffee

400

What percent of your teeth are you not cleaning if you don't floss?

About 40% of your teeth's surface area is cleaned by flossing

400

How many muscles does the human body have (approximately)?

a. 600 muscles

b. 45 muscles

c. 1000 muscles

d. 100 muscles

Around 600 muscles

500

Where can you go to get the COVID vaccine right now?

Your primary care doctors office

Any pharmacy in the United States

Local clinics during special times

500

Is raw cookie dough safe for consumption?

It's best to not eat raw cookie dough to minimize the risk of getting salmonella from uncooked eggs
500

What is one step that can be taken to overcome addiction of any substance?

Go to therapy

Invest in alternative coping strategies

Prepare for change through personal means

Etc.

500

What is the correct order of doing these three things: Flossing, brushing teeth, mouthwash

1. Brush teeth

2. floss

3. mouthwash

500

How many taste buds are on the human tongue?

a. 15 taste buds

b. 100 taste buds

c. 10,000 taste buds

d. 50,000 taste buds

10,000 taste buds!