Illnesses
Another word for sickness or disease is...
Illness
Sometimes we need to take __________ to feel better.
Medicine
What do we call things we can do to prevent illness and keep our bodies in good condition?
Healthy habits
What is an example of personal hygiene?
Brush your teeth
Shower every day
Wash your hands
Use a tissue when you blow your nose
What is a couch potato?
Someone who spends all day sitting on the sofa
What are the two kinds of microbes that can make us sick?
Virus and bacteria
What should you do if someone has burnt their finger?
Put it under cold running water.
Name three nutrients our body needs as part of our balanced diet
Protein
Vitamins and minerals
Fats
Calcium
Why is personal hygiene important?
It keeps us clean and gets rid of bacteria which could make us sick
What is another name for food that is unhealthy? Give two examples
Junk food
Potato chips, pizza, ice cream...
This is one of the most common illnesses. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and a low fever
The common cold
What is the help we give an ill or injured person before they can reach a doctor or hospital?
First aid
Name two body systems exercise is good for
Respiratory
Circulatory
Locomotor
Mental Health
What is it called when we visit the doctor?
A check up
Why is it important to go to bed early?
Because if you stay up late, the next day you will be tired and it will be difficult to concentrate
This illness is similar to the common cold, but worse.
Flu
BONUS: What word is the flu short for?
Cover it with a cloth and apply pressure.
Why is rest important?
It helps our body recover from daily activities
Look inside your ears, nose, mouth, and throat
Test your sight and hearing
Measure your blood pressure
Listen to your heart and lungs
We should limit the amount of time we spend looking at ___________
screens.
What is the main symptom of the chicken pox?
What is the name of the medicine that people with asthma take?
An inhaler
Describe a healthy afternoon...what do you do after school? What do you eat for dinner? What time do you go to bed?
...
What is a stethoscope?
The tool a doctor uses to listen to your heart and lungs
Why should we avoid drugs and alcohol?
They affect the way we behave, think, and speak. They are bad for our liver and other organs.