Non-Communicable Diseases
This is another name for Diabetes
What is "Sugar"?
Eating more of these foods helps reduce the risks of many NCDs.
What are fruits and vegetables?
What is protein?
This is the recommended number of minutes of physical activity for children daily.
What is 60 minutes?
This term refers to the harmful or hazardous use of drugs or alcohol.
What is substance abuse?
This group of diseases cannot be spread from Person to person
What are non-communicable diseases?
This simple health check can help detect hypertension.
This is the healthiest beverage to drink throughout the day.
What is water?
This is considered one of the simplest forms of physical activity and it requires no special equipment.
What is walking?
This addictive substance is found in cigarettes, cigars, and many vaping products.
What is nicotine?
Eating too much of this mineral can contribute to high blood pressure.
What is salt (sodium)?
Quitting this habit greatly lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and most importantly lung cancer.
What is smoking?
This mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth and is found in milk, yogurt, and cheese.
What is calcium?
This type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and includes activities like brisk walking, jogging, and cycling.
What is aerobic (cardio) exercise?
This is another name for "cannabis".
What is "ganja"?
Having too much body fat is known by this medical term.
What is obesity?
Detecting disease before symptoms appear is called this.
What is screening?
Eating too many foods high in this added ingredient can increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
What is added sugar?
This is the physical act of extending your muscles or limbs to their full length to improve elasticity, flexibility, and joint mobility.
What is stretching?
This is the name for a popular combination of rum and "Boom"
What is special?
This disease occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body.
What is cancer?
This is the recommended number of "glasses of water" to be consumed per day.
What is 6-8?
This type of fat, found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil, is considered healthier for the heart than saturated fat.
What are unsaturated fats?
This activity combines movement, balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.
What is yoga?
This health professional can provide treatment and support for people struggling with substance use disorders.
Who is a counselor (psychologist, psychiatrist, or addiction specialist)?