Environmental Health
A person's water footprint includes their..
both direct and virtual usage
What is the primary source of fuel for the body?
Carbohydrates.
A local treatment center is..
UConnectCare.
What is the number 1 cause of death for people age 1-54?
Motor vehicle accidents
What system in the body helps to fight off pathogens?
Immune system.
How many gallons of water does the average person use per day for direct use?
80-100 gallons
Compounds that combine to form proteins are called..
amino acids
In NYS, a person is considered legally intoxicated if their BAC is
.8%
What are the 3 C's of emergency care?
Check, call, care.
The period of time when an infected person can transmit a disease to others is known as the..
communicable period.
Food waste in landfills breaks down and releases..
methane gas
It is recommended that teens keep their daily caffeine levels below..
100mg
LSD is characterized as a..
hallucinogen.
What are the 3 C's of safe driving?
Care, Caution, Consideration, Courtesy, Common sense.
The time between initial infection and the onset of symptoms is called the..
incubation period.
Approximately what percentage of food gets wasted in the US?
40%
What 3 things do you need to know in order to find out how many calories you need each day?
Age, gender, and activity levels.
___ is an extremely addictive stimulant drug found in all tobacco products. It is a toxic, yellowish, oily liquid.
nicotine
The number one cause of poisoning for young people (ages 15-24) is..
opiods
Other than COVID-19, what is the only other on-going pandemic in the U.S.?
HIV/AIDS
How many active landfills are there currently in NYS?
25
Part of plant-based food that the body can't breakdown is called..
fiber
drugs that affect how the brain works and causes changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior are called..
psychoactive drugs
The Good Samaritan Law..
protects rescuers from being sued.
A substance that triggers an immune response is a..
antigen