Disease
T/F: A cold or flu is an infectious disease.
True
What is your body's first line of defense against pathogens that cause illness?
The skin (oil and sweat help kill pathogens)
The nose has a sticky lining and hairs that trap pathogens.
A __________ is a unit used to measure the energy that a food contains.
Calorie
T/F: Vitamins and minerals give your body energy.
False
What is one of the leading health concerns in the US?
Obesity
When a disease spreads through a population quickly and kills many people, it is called a ____________.
plague
The ________________ _______________ is your body's most important defense against infectious diseases.
immune system
How many kinds of nutrients should your body get every day?
6
It is important to eat various types of foods each day to get the _________ and ____________ your body needs.
vitamins and minerals
One of the best habits you can do for yourself is avoiding _____ ________.
drug abuse
Another word for germs is:
A) cheese touch
B) cooties
C) pathogens
D) viruses
pathogens
A _____________ is a white blood cell that surround pathogens and destroy them.
A) cell
B) phagocyte
C) phylum
D) protab
B) phagocyte
Sugars and starches are:
A) Fats
B) Proteins
C) Carbohydrates
D) Vegetables
C) Carbohydrates
In general, the amount of food you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Define habit.
Something you usually do, often automatically.
What is smaller, a virus or bacteria?
Virus
The shots you receive to give you antibodies against specific pathogens are called _______________.
Vaccines
T/F: Your body needs a great deal of water.
True
The ____________ can help you choose the right foods.
A) doctor
B) neighbor
C) food guide pyramid
D) Vitamin table
C) food guide pyramid
_______ is the reaction a person has to something that places demands on the body.
stress
What are some examples of diseases caused by viruses? (list at least 3)
smallpox, common cold, chickenpox, AIDS
It is important to _______________ to reduce the risk of exposure to pathogens.
sanitize
Your body is made up of about _____ % water.
70
What organization developed the food guide pyramid?
The US Department of Agriculture
Name one way you cope with stress.
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