Fact or Myth (Substance use and abuse)
Second-hand smoking is dangerous.
Fact.
What shape is the new food guide formed in?
Circle, it is on a plate.
What is the most used drug among US teens and adults?
Marijuana. In the United States, Marijuana is the most used/abused drug by teens and adults, and the second most drug used/abused by teens.
Eating 6 meals a day has a better benefit then eating 2 meals a day.
Myth. Eating 6 meals a day has no benefit over 2 meals a day.
What does framing mean?
Framing is acknowledging the other persons point of view before saying no.
"I realize why your interested but i'm not"
If someone passes out from drinking, it is best to let them sleep it off.
Myth.
What is different from the appearance of the old food group, to the new?
The old food group is colour coded in the form of a rainbow.
What drug is known as 'The Date Rape Drug'?
Rohypnol.
Carbs are not important for our body's.
Myth. Carbs are the body's main source of energy.
What does empathy mean?
Empathy is putting the other person in your shoes.
"My mom knows everything, I can't risk getting caught."
Drinking beer or wine will not make you as drunk as drinking hard liquor.
Myth.
When was the new food guide released to the public?
In the early 2019.
What are the methods of abuse for Rohypnol?
Rohypnol can be swallowed whole, crushed and snorted or dissolved in a liquid.
White bread and pasta are unhealthy for your body.
Fact. They are high in carbs but poor in nutrients.
What does tone mean?
Tone means avoiding aggression and instead being calm or using humor.
"Yo, your mamma called and she said, "busted", JK but really my mom wouldn't like that."
Date rape drugs can be put only in alcohol.
Myth, they can be put in any drink, not just alcohol.
How many food groups are on the original food guide?
There are 4.
Meats and alternatives
Milk and alternatives
Fruits and vegetables
Grain products
How many methods of abuse are there for Heroin?
3. Heroin can be injected, smoked, sniffed/snorted.
Calorie dense means there is high amounts of vitamins, minerals, antibiotics etc. Ex. lean meat, fruit and vegetables and whole grains.
Myth. Calorie dense means there are high amounts of calories from fat or sugars. Ex. cake, cookies, cheese burgers, and fries.
What does displacement mean?
Displacement is putting a better option on the table for yourself and friends.
"Nah, i'm gonna go shoot hoops. Want to come?"
Cocaine use is on the rise for eleventh grade students.
Myth, cocaine use is on the rise for twelfth grade students.
Who created the new food guide?
Health Canada.
What kind of drug is marijuana classified as?
Marijuana is a mind-altering drug. Also known as a psychoactive drug.
Pasta is an everyday food.
Myth. Pasta is high in carbs but nutrient poor, making it a sometimes food. Foods like bananas or apples are high in carbs and nutrient rich, making it an everyday food.
What is an example of removal if your invited to a party that will involve drugs and alcohol?
"Thanks for the invite but i'm meeting up with my cousin tonight so i won't be able to make it."
Removal is completely dodging the situation.