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Microscopic "bugs" like bacteria and viruses that make you sick are called this.
germs or pathogens
Found in meat, eggs, and beans, this nutrient helps build and repair your muscles and body tissues.
protein
Activities like running, swimming, or cycling that make your heart beat faster and pump oxygen to your muscles are called this.
aerobic exercise or cardio.
Public health experts recommend washing your hands with soap and water for at least this many seconds.
20 seconds.
Most SMP/middle school students need approximately this many hours of sleep each night for healthy growth and brain function.
8 to 10 hours.
When your body temperature rises above 37°C to help fight off an infection, you have this.
fever
Rice, bread, and pasta belong to this main nutrient group that gives your body its primary source of energy.
carbohydrates
Muscles work in pairs: when you bend your elbow, your biceps contract while these muscles on the back of your arm relax.
triceps
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least this many times a day to prevent cavities.
2 times a day.
Vaccines protect us by training this system in our body to recognize and fight off germs.
the immune system.
Diseases like the flu or common cold that can spread easily from person to person are called this type of disease.
contagious or infectious disease
Found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, this nutrient doesn't digest, but it keeps your digestive system moving smoothly.
fiber
To avoid pulling or injuring a muscle during sports, you should do this type of exercise before and after working out.
stretching or warming up or cooling down.
Tooth decay is caused when bacteria in your mouth feed on sugar and produce this substance, which eats away at tooth enamel.
acid.
These white blood cell proteins are created by your body after a vaccination to neutralize specific viruses or bacteria.
antibodies.
Unlike a cold, conditions like asthma, diabetes, or allergies cannot be caught from someone else and are called this.
non-communicable or non-contagious diseases.
Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are rich in this vitamin that helps your immune system stay strong.
Vitamin C
The rate at which your heart beats while sitting quietly is called this type of heart rate.
resting heart rate
Using this product daily under your arms helps control body odor caused by bacteria breaking down sweat during puberty.
deodorant or antiperspirant.
When almost everyone in a community gets vaccinated, it protects vulnerable people who can't get shots—a concept known as this type of immunity.
herd immunity.
Pain, fatigue, or a sore throat—things you feel when sick that a doctor can't directly measure—are called these.
symptoms
Your body needs this mineral, found abundantly in milk and dairy products, to build strong bones and teeth.
calcium
Doing short, high-intensity workouts like sprinting or push-ups helps build muscle strength without using much oxygen, a type of exercise called this.
anaerobic exercise.
Overusing antibacterial soaps or taking antibiotics when you don't need them can cause bacteria to become resistant to medicine, a problem called this.
antibiotic resistance.
Vaccines are often given using a needle into a muscle, but some (like the polio vaccine) can be given this way.
orally or by mouth.