Unit 2 Promoting
Physical Health
Health Inventory
Increase your awareness of your own health and your commitment
to it by completing a Health
Inventory and Personal
Wellness Contract.
Web Links
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
Plaque Attack
http://www.adveract.com/games/plak/plak.htm
Healthy teeth are important for health, nutrition, and digestion.
Remember that plaque binds to the protective enamel on your
teeth and creates tooth decay and cavities. Play the Plaque
Attack game and learn which tools keep your teeth healthy
white.
Healthy Teeth
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
You probably already know the basics of tooth care: brushing
and flossing. But do you know what really causes cavities
and why it's so important to keep your teeth healthy? Make
a list of ways you can prevent cavities from ever forming.
For fun, also try one of the experiments listed under "Experiments
and Activities."
AcneNet
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/
Does chocolate really cause breakouts? Does sunlight really
help clear acne? This site dispels common myths and misconceptions
about acne and offers advice on treating this common skin
problem. Read the acne myths and FAQs. Then, list the four
basic causes of acne and four ways to treat it.
American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org/Kids/skinIndex.html
Today, magazines and TV shows are flooded with advertisements
for skin care products. How much do you really know about
caring for your skin? Did you know that waterproof sunscreen
can make your skin break out? Do you know the difference between
UVA and UVB rays? To find out, visit this site and learn about
sunscreens, athlete's foot, rashes, and much more.
• Health
Inventory
