WebQuest

5th Grade Health

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ on Nutrition,Immunizations,Diabetes, Fitness,and Drugs.

1. Is it true that the Food Pyramid has been replaced?

Yes! MyPyramid, the new Food Guidance System, replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid. The new MyPyramid offers consumers a more personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity.

2. How much of a nutrient is too much?

The Food and Nutrition Board defines the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) as the highest level of a nutrient that is likely to pose no health risk to 98% of the population. This level is different for each nutrient. To view the UL for Vitamins and Minerals (referred to as Elements or Electrolytes), please visit the tables from the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB). o Vitamins o Elements (minerals - iron, calcium, zinc, iodine) o Electrolytes (minerals - sodium, potassium, chloride)

3. I would like to get advice about my eating habits.

Registered Dietitians (RD) are the health professionals who are trained to provide counseling on nutrition and eating habits.

4. Are drugs illegal?

Yes, drugs are illegal and if caught selling or using any type of illegal substances, you will be taken to jail.

5. Can drugs cause diseases?

Yes, drugs are found to be the cause of many diseases, but the leading cause is liver disease. Some drugs are directly injurious to the liver; others are transformed by the liver into chemicals that can be injurious to the liver directly or indirectly.

6. I have a friend that is using drugs, how can I help?

If you are trying to help a friend stop taking harmful or illegal drugs, then you have taken the first step; being a true friend! Advise your teacher, parent or some adult authority figure of your friend's problem. Seek help from the D.A.R.E. program, and be a positive force in your friend's life. Let your friend know (by word and deed) that you are there for support. Help your friend remain focused on the positive goals that don't include drugs. Reinforce your friend's good behaviors without drugs.

7. What are the types of diabetes?

1. Type 1-insulin dependent or juvenile 2. Type 2-adult onset or non insulin 3. Monogenic- one gene 4. Gestational- during pregnancy

8. What is the optimal blood sugar?

Before Meals: 70-110 mg/dL At Bedtime: 100-140 mg/dL

9. What are some symptoms to look for if you suspect diabetes?

�Extreme thirst �Frequent urination �Drowsiness, lethargy �Sudden vision changes �Increased appetite �Sudden weight loss �Sweet odor on breath �Heavy breathing

10. Will my child's immune system be weaker by relying on a vaccine?

No, because your immune system makes its own antibodies to fight against germs and other diseases.

11. Will the immunization give someone the very disease it's supposed to prevent?

No, because when you get a vaccine you are not getting a high enough level of the bacteria or virus to do damage to your system. You only get enough for your body to recognize that it is foreign and begin making antibodies. A vaccine is made with dead bacteria or viruses.