Bellringer lesson 30Use complete sentences. Why do you need to keep your gums healthy? (hint: use your book)

What are benefits of getting regular physical exams?

Lesson 30Regular Physical ExamsWhen should you contact your family doctor?

Shortness of breathLoss of appetiteBlood in urine or fecesBlood in mucus or salivaConstant coughFever over 100 for more than 1 daySevere pain Swelling, stiffness, or aching jointsFrequent or painful urinationSudden weight gain or lossDizzinessCancer warning signsHeart attack warning signsStroke warning signs

Why should you get a physical exam every 2 years?

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” –Ben Franklin

Why is prevention better than treatment?

How can you protect your eyes? List several ways

Why do you think people choose not to protect their eyes?

Are these reasons worth the risk?

What should you do if you have any of the following symptoms?

Pain in ears, drainage, difficulty hearing, you turn up the TV volume and others complain, and you can’t tell which direction a sound came from

*There are a lot bold faced words in this lesson make sure you read and know the vocabulary!

How often should you go to the dentist?

How often should you brush your teeth?Floss?

•Dentist: Every six months

Brush: 2-3 times a day

Floss: once a day

Promote Personal Health and Promote Personal Health and WellnessWellness

Brush and floss teeth dailyPractice appropriate hygiene habitsGet appropriate amount of sleep and rest

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Prevent vision or hearing loss

Prevent damage from sun

Practice behaviors that prevent communicable diseases

Promote Personal Health and Promote Personal Health and WellnessWellness

Practice behaviors that prevent chronic disease

Prevent serious health problems that result from common chronic disease and conditions among youth such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy

Practice behaviors that prevent food borne illnesses

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Seek out help for common chronic diseases and conditions

Seek healthcare professionals for appropriate screenings and examinationsPractice behaviors that support and improve the health of others

Prevent health problems that results from fads or trends

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