MEDICINE
HEALTHY DIETS
KEEPING FIT
THE HUMAN BODY
HEALTH MYTHS
100

This medicine is usually prescribed to kill bacterial infections. 

antibiotics

100

Vitamins and minerals are mainly found in these foods.

fruits and vegetables

100

Calories are usually burned during this type of physical activity.

exercise

100

Oxygen is carried around the body by these cells.

blood cells

100

This drink is often believed to be necessary in amounts of exactly eight glasses a day.

water

200

Blood pressure is usually measured with this medical device.

blood pressure monitor

200

Too much sugar is believed to be linked to this common health problem.

obesity

200

Flexibility is improved when this activity is regularly practiced.

yoga

200

Food is digested in this organ before nutrients are absorbed

stomach

200

Carrots are said to improve this sense.

eyesight / vision

300

This is often prescribed after surgery or serious injuries to reduce pain. 

painkiller

300

This nutrient is needed for muscles to be repaired and built.

protein

300

This sport is often recommended because the joints are not heavily stressed while it is being done.

swimming 
300

Bones are protected and supported by this mineral.

calcium

300

This food is wrongly believed by many people to contain extremely high amounts of protein compared to all other foods.

eggs

400

Organs damaged by disease can sometimes be replaced through this procedure.

organ transplantation

400

This nutrient is mainly used by the body to produce energy and is found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta.

carbohydrates

400

The heart rate is usually increased during this kind of exercise.

aerobic exercise / cardio

400

The body temperature is controlled by this organ system.

nervous system

400

For many years, this vitamin was believed to prevent colds completely, but scientists later questioned this claim.

vitamin C

500

This discovery was made by Alexander Fleming in 1928.

penicillin

500

Highly processed foods are often criticized because large amounts of this ingredient are added to them.

preservatives

500

Professional athletes are often tested for this illegal performance-enhancing substance.

steroids / doping substances

500

Messages are sent through the body by these specialized cells. 

neurons / nerve cells

500

Only 10% of this organ is believed to be used.

brain