Personal & Consumer Health

Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins and chemicals. These parts all work together to protect you from germs and other invaders. Your immune system also helps your body heal from infections and injuries.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21196-immune-system

Ways to Boost our Immune System

Don't smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
Try to minimize stress.
Keep current with all recommended vaccines. Vaccines prime your immune system to fight off infections before they take hold in your body.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system

https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/what-you-really-need-do-boost-your-immunity

Visit this CDC site of health topics and create a public service announcement with your group raising awareness or providing steps to prevent health issues.

https://www.cdc.gov/health-topics.html

Webquest- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Activity

Answer the questions about each of these agencies in the chart as a group. Work together to fill out one chart per group.

Our government set up regulations to ensure the health and wellness of the people. Let us visit these agency websites to explore resources we can trust.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), aka the Health Department has several agencies within the department. A few of which that are helpful resources are:

FDA Food and Drug Administration

https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/default.htm

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/cio.htm

NIH National Institutes of Health

https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/organization

Another US department that is helpful in figuring out healthy choices is:

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda

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Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases, are illnesses caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These diseases can spread directly from person to person, through contact with contaminated surfaces, or via vectors like mosquitoes. Examples include influenza, tuberculosis, and malaria. Effective prevention and control measures, including vaccination, proper hygiene, and public health interventions, are crucial in reducing the spread and impact of these diseases globally.

Chronic diseases are non-infectious conditions that last for an extended period, typically more than six months, and require ongoing medical attention. They can affect multiple body systems and have a significant impact on a person's health, quality of life, and healthcare costs.

Webquest- CDC Solve The Outbreak

Individually solve the outbreak cases by earning points. Show your progress after the time is up.

https://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/web-app.html?fbclid=IwAR1hdAp8sDVQH46cOlwS6wg_JuDTK_b6j3xidWKKhudeAkP9GcsgyonF69Y

Visit this CDC Virtual Healthy School:

What are two things that this virtual school has that you would like to see happen here at MGMS?

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/vhs/index.html

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Visit this CDC site to see how New Hanover County compares to the nation’s average.

https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/InfoByLocation/

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Notes for Personal and Consumer Health

Proper hygiene can help prevent communicable diseases.
The FDA, CDC, USDA, and NIH are agencies that govern safety precautions for healthy citizens.
Protective gear and knowledge can prevent some chronic diseases.
Advertising techniques intend to influence rather than inform.
Use common sense to avoid dangerous practices of quackery.

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