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what is the largest part of the brain?

cerebum



What does the cerebum do?

it is the seat of consciousness

What are lymph nodes purpose?

they are critical for the immune system; they help attack bacteria and viruses.

What body system converts food into energy?

The digestive system

what is another word for white blood cells?

lymphocytes

How are diabetes related to the pancreas?

The pancreas produces insulin in the amount to keep constant glucose levels in the body.

what part of the blood carries oxygen?

red blood cells

what is the body's largest organ?

the skin



what does the endocrine system secrete from glands?

hormones

ventilation process

breathing in and out

acne

skin disease caused by inflammation of the oil glands in the skin & at the base of hair.

posture

the graceful, efficient movement of the body.


standing up straight & walking correctly to maintain good balance.

oral health

being free of mouth and face pain, oral & throat cancer, oral infection, sores, gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss.

daily recommended amount of activity for children ages 6-10.

at least an hour or more a day, three days a week

Physical Activities Guidelines

aerobic activity


muscle strengthening


bone strengthening

sleep needs

children 5-12 need 9-11 hours of sleep

drug misuse

unintentional or inappropriate use of medicine that results in physical, mental, emotional, or social well being of user.

why are children likely to misuse

curiosity


low self esteem (coping)


peer pressure


adult modeling


boredom


alienation.

alcohol is the _____ among teens

#1 problem

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

caused by drinking alcohol while pregnant



effects on child with FAS

low birth weight


smaller head circumference, stature, and fingernails


abnormal nose


poor joint movement


ear abnormalities


mental retardation

what is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in US?

tobacco

how many people die a year from smoking or second hand smoke?

443,000

sidestream smoke

smoke that comes from a burning cigerette

second hand smoke

exhaled from smoker, has much higher concentration of irritating and hazardous substances than mainstream does.

how many children are exposed to second hand smoke

21million

how many asthma cases?

8,000-26,000

huffing

substance is inhaled to produce altered state by mouth

nutrients

substance in food needed to support life functions

calories in proteins

4 per gram

calories in carbs

4 per gram

calories in fats

9 per gram

calories in alcohol

7 per gram

refined sugars

altered and changed so that it no longer resembles original design. (bad)

starches

unrefined and composed mostly of glucose

advantages of nutrients

provides energy the body needs

what is usually the biggest meal of the day?

dinner

what should be the biggest meal of the day?

breakfast

what causes obesity in children

poor eating habits


inactive lifestyles

what are the outcomes of obesity in children

type 2 diabetes


hypertension


heart disease


stroke


cancer

HDL

high density lipoproteins


good protein


has a protective effect on heart disease


helps break up LDL



LDL

increases risk of fatty deposits forming in arteries

saturated fat examples

baked goods


meat


milk


vegetable oils

unsaturated fats

monounsaturated- olive and conola oil


and polyunsaturated- fish, corn, sunflower

food function

nutrients for the body

what is more important than water?

oxgen

liver

location for cholesterol

anorexia

ignores hunger because fear of becoming fat

bulimea

psychological disorder


reoccurring periods of binge eating resulting in feeling guilty and purging by throwing up, taking laxatives, or fasting.

how do you offer education of eating disorders?

inform students on information about eating disorders and their dangers


talk to children about the importance of nutrients

what natural resources do people need most?

air


water

increased presence of _____, _____, _____ in human sewage.

anti-biotics, prescription medications, radioactive waste

landfills

solid waste is covered by dirt each time it is compressed and then bulldozed to smooth out.

what are advantages of landfills?

it diminishes risk of:


contaminated water or disease due to flies, mosquitoes, and rats


no air pollution


can serve as other purpose