Health and Wellness

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

• BAC is closely linked to alcohol content consumed.

Teenage Health Risks

• Motor vehicle accidents are often the leading cause of death for teenagers.

Factors Contributing to High Blood Pressure

• Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress can lead to high blood pressure.

Vaccination and Immunity

• Vaccination using a weakened or dead pathogen provides immunity by stimulating the body's immune response to produce antibodies.

Fad Diets

• Examples of fad diets include the Atkins Diet, the Paleo Diet, the Grapefruit Diet, and the Keto Diet.

Saturated Fat

• Foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and whole grains are typically low in saturated fat.

Breast Exams

• Females should perform a breast self-exam once a month.

Testicular Exams

• Testicular exams are important for early detection of testicular cancer, which is most common among young men.

Blood Pressure

• A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high.
• The top number in a blood pressure reading represents systolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Driver Education

• The state of Georgia mandates completion of a driver education course for teens seeking a driver's license.

Effects of Alcohol on Driving

• Consuming alcohol impairs cognitive and motor functions, increasing the risk of accidents and impaired driving ability.

Eating Disorders

• Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese, resulting in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation.

Heart Disease Risk Factors

• Major factors contributing to heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and unhealthy diet.

Cancer Treatments

• Chemotherapy and radiation are treatments for cancer.

Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Heart Disease

• Factors such as age, family history, and genetics cannot be controlled but may contribute to heart disease risk.

Vegetarian Diets

• A person on a vegetarian diet may have trouble eating enough protein or certain vitamins like B12 and D.

Nutrition Labels

• The recommended daily allowance is based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
• The first thing to look at on a Nutrition Label is the serving size and servings per container.
• Raw fruits, vegetables, and certain raw meats do not have Nutrition Facts Labels.

Food Fortification and Enrichment

• The addition of nutrients to food where they are not naturally present is called fortification.
• A food in which nutrients lost in processing have been added back is called enriched.

Protein and Body Repair

• Protein is the nutrient that helps repair the body.

Weight Loss

• The healthiest way to lose weight...