TeensHealth
Further Health Information Specific To Teens:
We're a safe, private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life. TeensHealth is part of the KidsHealth family of websites. These sites, run by the nonprofit Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, provide accurate, up-to-date health information that's free of "doctor speak." A team of pediatricians and other medical experts reviews all KidsHealth content regularly to ensure the information is as current as possible. That doesn't mean TeensHealth takes the place of an in-person visit with a doctor.
Why are Statistics Important?
Chapter 1:
Introduction to Health - Mathematics can be found in health, namely in the form of Statistics.
Heart Attack Warning Signs: Males
Chapter 1:
Early recognition and treatment of a heart attack increases the chances of survival. In addition, more cardiac and brain cells are saved in the early stages.
CPR Steps (American Red Cross)
Chapter 1: (Supplement)
Procedures of how to perform CPR correctly; update to information found on pages 582-585 in the textbook.
Phobias
Chapter 3:
Information on what phobias are, explanation of the most common phobias, and what treatments are available.
Gangs
Chapter 5
Information on what gangs are, and how to prevent gangs in the community.
StopBullying.gov
Chapter 5:
Additional Information on Bullying and the most recent trend of Cyberbullying.
Fitnessgram Information
Chapter 6:
Fitnessgram Healthy Zone Ranges from the California Department of Education Website.
Water: How Much Do Kids Need?
Chapter 7:
Updated guidelines to the "8 glasses a day" on page 165.
RDAs and UL of Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 7:
Recommended Daily Values and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels of Vitamins and Minerals
Choose My Plate
Chapter 7:
Choose My Plate is the most recent guidelines for a balanced diet.
This also includes information on recommended daily physical activity.
This is an update from the previous Food Pyramid guidelines.
Types of Vegetarians
Chapter 7
Explaining the various types of vegetarian diets.
National Eating Disorders
Chapter 8:
Information on all types of eating disorders.
Food Safety
Chapter 8:
Food Safety information: including food-borne illnesses.
FDA Drug Approval Process
Chapter 9
Approval from the FDA for any type of medicine is a lengthy and expensive process. There are actually 3 phases to the clinical trial portion during the approval process.
Addiction
Chapter 9:
Addiction can be classified into two categories, Substance or Behavioral
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous
Chapter 10:
In the textbook, Alcoholics Anonymous is mentioned as the most widely used program for treating alcoholism. This is the main website that has the information of what this program is about and the 12 STEPS that they use to help the members. AA started the 12-step process in which many other types of addiction recovery programs adapted to suit their area of need. This program was founded from a religious standpoint, but one does not have to have a religious background to use the program.
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Chapter 12:
Current Information on Drugs that are Abused-
Inlcudes detailed descriptions and latest statistics. Also includes information on new drugs that are on the rise.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Chapter 18:
Pg 446, "Keeping Healthy Before and During Pregnancy" –
While it is mentioned that pregnant women need to maintain a nutritious diet, the textbook did not mention the foods that can negatively affect the developing embryo/fetus.
Pregnancy Cravings
Chapter 18:
Pg 446, "Keeping Healthy Before and During Pregnancy" –
While it is mentioned that pregnant women need to maintain a nutritious diet, sometimes pregnant women crave certain foods. This is normal for the most part, but there are circumstances in which a craving can be dangerous (pica).
Why is Puberty Happening Earlier?
Chapter 18:
Puberty is the period of human development during which people become able to produce children. This process happens around the ages of 7-13 for females and 9-15 for males. However, there is a growing trend of puberty starting on the earlier side due to a variety of reasons.
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