What does effective communication look like?
body language matches words
Listening to learn
One person speaks at a time
Nodding head
Leaning forward
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
What is the addictive drug in cigarrets
nicotine
What is Mrs. Leavy's favorite color
purple
t/r "I" statements focus on the speaker's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences
true
What improves your ability to think
8-10 hours of sleep
meditation
rest
positive thoughts
Several students have started to hang out at the local fast food restaurant after school. What is a long-term consequence of eating fast food on a daily basis?
Increased plaque buildup in arteries
obesity
Give two side effects of second hand smoke.
Breathing problems; sore eyes,
nose and throat; ear infections; more
severe asthma; lung cancer
Name Mrs. Leavy's two sons
Ryan and Sean
What does it mean to binge drink?
Drink 5 or more drinks in one sitting.
What do negative thoughts do to your brain?
slow down brain coordination
The FDA requires foods labeled low-fat to have less than how many total grams of fat?
3
What is the difference between an over the counter (OTC) medication and a prescription medication (Rx)?
OTC is not prescribed by a doctor
Prescription is prescribed for a doctor for a specific person and diagnosis
What is Mrs. Leavy's dog's name... and why?
Mindy, because she is a morkiepoo and there is a tv show called Mork and Mindy
What are Mrs. Leavy's cats names?
Black Cat and Luna
What does resilience mean?
you can bounce back after trauma
Which disease is characterized by blocked arteries, poor blood circulation, and shortness of breath?
heart disease
Name at least two long term effects of alcoholism
Where did Mrs. Leavy grow up?
Canal Zone, Republic of Panama
What should you do if your doctor prescribes an opiod?
Ask if there is a safer option.
Write at least one trait of emotionally healthy people?
accept who they are
communicate their feelings in health ways
build healthy relationships
Name the five key nutritents
protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
Surveys show that the rate of tobacco use among our children and youth is alarmingly high. They also show that experimentation with tobacco begins as early as the primary years.
This factor is a significant concern because we know that the earlier someone starts smoking:
Where was Mrs. Leavy born?
Michigan
The active ingredient found in marijuana that gives you a “high” is called:
thc