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Cold and Flu What is NOT a symptom of a cold? Nasal congestion Vomiting Sneezing

Cold and Flu What is NOT a symptom of a cold? Nasal congestion Incorrect. Nasal congestion and sneezing are signs of a cold. Vomiting may be a sign of the flu or something more serious. Next Question

Cold and Flu What is NOT a symptom of a cold? Vomiting Correct! Nasal congestion and sneezing are signs of a cold. Vomiting may be a sign of the flu or something more serious. Next Question

Cold and Flu What is NOT a symptom of a cold? Sneezing Incorrect. Sneezing and nasal congestion are signs of a cold. Vomiting may be a sign of the flu or something more serious. Next Question

Cold and Flu The flu affects only the upper respiratory tract. True False

Cold and Flu The flu affects only the upper respiratory tract. True Incorrect. A cold, a type of virus, involves the upper respirator tract. The flu can affect the entire respiratory tract. Next Question

Cold and Flu The flu affects only the upper respiratory tract. False Correct! A cold, a type of virus, involves the upper respirator tract. The flu can affect the entire respiratory tract. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you AVOID doing if you want to prevent the spread of colds and the flu? Cough and sneeze into your hands Take a hot shower Relax

Cold and Flu What should you AVOID doing if you want to prevent the spread of colds and the flu? Cough and sneeze into your hands Correct! You should always use a tissue to prevent the transmission of germs. Taking a hot shower helps moisten the mucous of your respiratory symptoms and by relaxing more often, you can teach your immune system to work better but neither will prevent transmission. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you AVOID doing if you want to prevent the spread of colds and the flu? Take a hot shower Incorrect. Taking a hot shower helps moisten the mucous of your respiratory symptoms. By relaxing more often, you can teach your immune system to work better. To prevent spreading germs, always use a tissue when you sneeze or cough. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you AVOID doing if you want to prevent the spread of colds and the flu? Relax Incorrect. You should always use a tissue when you sneeze or cough to prevent the transmission of germs. Taking a hot shower helps moisten the mucous of your respiratory symptoms and by relaxing more often, you can teach your immune system to work better. Next Question

Cold and Flu Smoking is not a problem if you have a cold or the flu. True False

Cold and Flu Smoking is not a problem if you have a cold or the flu. True Incorrect. Smoking can affect your immune system and dry out your nasal passages. Smoking should be avoided until fully recovered. Next Question

Cold and Flu Smoking is not a problem if you have a cold or the flu. False Correct! Smoking can affect your immune system and dry out your nasal passages. Smoking should be avoided until fully recovered. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you do to fight a cold or the flu? Drink plenty of caffeinated beveragesDrink plenty of caffeinated b Drink 4 or more servings of dairy productsDrink 4 or more servings of dairy products Eat fresh vegetables and fruit

Cold and Flu What should you do to fight a cold or the flu? Drink plenty of caffeinated beverages Incorrect. Caffeine (from coffee/tea/colas) and alcohol are diuretics and can dehydrate you further. Drink plenty of beverages without caffeine or alcohol to help fight sickness. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is recommended because they contain phytochemicals that help give the vitamins in food a magnified effect. Dairy products can create mucous and are not recommended. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you do to fight a cold or the flu? Drink 4 or more servings of dairy products Incorrect. Dairy products can create mucous and are not recommended. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is recommended because they contain phytochemicals that help give the vitamins in food a magnified effect. Caffeine (from coffee/tea/colas) and alcohol are diuretics and can dehydrate you further. Drink plenty of beverages without caffeine or alcohol to help fight sickness. Next Question

Cold and Flu What should you do to fight a cold or the flu? Eat fresh vegetables and fruit Correct! Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is recommended because they contain phytochemicals that help give the vitamins in food a magnified effect. Caffeine (from coffee/tea/colas) and alcohol are diuretics and can dehydrate you further. Drink plenty of beverages without caffeine or alcohol to help fight sickness. Dairy products can create mucous and are not recommended. Next Question

Cold and Flu Echinacea is a wildflower that can help shorten the length of a cold. True False

Cold and Flu Echinacea is a wildflower that can help shorten the length of a cold. True Correct! Some studies show that Echinacea can help shorten the length of a cold, not prevent it. It can increase bodily resistance to infections. Other studies show that it does not help. Speak to your doctor before taking Echinacea and do not go over the recommended dosage. If taken for an extended period of time, it can weaken your resistance. Next Question

Cold and Flu Echinacea is a wildflower that can help shorten the length of a cold. False Incorrect. Some studies show that Echinacea can help shorten the length of a cold, not prevent it. It can increase bodily resistance to infections. Other studies show that it does not help. Speak to your doctor before taking Echinacea and do not go over the recommended dosage. If taken for an extended period of time, it can weaken your resistance. Next Question

Cold and Flu Foods high in Vitamin C and magnesium help boost the immune system. True False

Cold and Flu Foods high in Vitamin C and magnesium help boost the immune system. True Incorrect. Vitamin C and zinc (not magnesium) help boost the immune system. Next Question

Cold and Flu Foods high in Vitamin C and magnesium help boost the immune system. False Correct! Vitamin C and zinc (not magnesium) help boost the immune system. Next Question

Cold and Flu Foods high in zinc include animal foods, eggs and whole grains. True False

Cold and Flu Foods high in zinc include animal foods, eggs and whole grains. True Correct! Next Question

Cold and Flu Foods high in zinc include animal foods, eggs and whole grains. False Incorrect. These food are good sources of zinc. Next Question

Cold and Flu Good sources of Vitamin C include bananas, greens, melons and tomatoes. True False

Cold and Flu Good sources of Vitamin C include bananas, greens, melons and tomatoes. True Incorrect! A banana is not a good source of Vitamin C, but greens, melons, tomatoes and citrus fruits are great sources of Vitamin C. Next Question

Cold and Flu Good sources of Vitamin C include bananas, greens, melons and tomatoes. False Correct! A banana is not a good source of Vitamin C, but greens, melons, tomatoes and citrus fruits are great sources of Vitamin C. Next Question

Cold and Flu Zinc lozenges help prevent a cold. True False

Cold and Flu Zinc lozenges help prevent a cold. True Incorrect. If zinc lozenges are taken at the first sign of a cold (within 24 hours), it may help reduce the length of the cold, not prevent a cold. Check with your doctor before taking the lozenges and do not go over the recommended doses (15 mg for men and 12 mg for women). Next Question

Cold and Flu Zinc lozenges help prevent a cold. False Correct! If zinc lozenges are taken at the first sign of a cold (within 24 hours), it may help reduce the length of the cold, not prevent a cold. Check with your doctor before taking the lozenges and do not go over the recommended doses (15 mg for men and 12 mg for women). Next Question

Cold and Flu If you have the flu and do not feel well enough to go to the dining commons for a meal, the dining commons can provide a sick meal for you. True False

Cold and Flu If you have the flu and do not feel well enough to go to the dining commons (DCs) for a meal, the DC can provide a sick meal for you. True Correct! Just call and make arrangements with the DC manager to get soup, ginger ale, crackers, etc. A friend can bring your UMass ID card to get swiped and pick up your sick tray and bring it to you. Next Slide

Cold and Flu If you have the flu and do not feel well enough to go to the dining commons (DC) for a meal, the DC can provide a sick meal for you. False Incorrect! The DC can provide a sick tray for you. Just call and speak to the DC manager to get soup, ginger ale, crackers, etc. A friend can bring your UMass ID card to get swiped and pick up your sick tray and bring it to you. Next Slide

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