1. Bellringer lesson 30 Use complete sentences. Why do you need to keep your gums healthy? (hint: use your book) What are benefits of getting regular physical exams?

2. Lesson 30 Regular Physical Exams When should you contact your family doctor? Shortness of breath Loss of appetite Blood in urine or feces Blood in mucus or saliva Constant cough Fever over 100 for more than 1 day Severe pain Swelling, stiffness, or aching joints Frequent or painful urination Sudden weight gain or loss Dizziness Cancer warning signs Heart attack warning signs Stroke warning signs

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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!

6. How often should you go to the dentist? How often should you brush your teeth? Floss?

7. Dentist: Every six months Brush: 2-3 times a day Floss: once a day

8. Promote Personal Health and Wellness Brush and floss teeth daily Practice appropriate hygiene habits Get appropriate amount of sleep and rest

9. Promote Personal Health and Wellness Prevent vision or hearing loss Prevent damage from sun Practice behaviors that prevent communicable diseases

10. Promote Personal Health and Wellness 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

11. Promote Personal Health and Wellness Seek out help for common chronic diseases and conditions Seek healthcare professionals for appropriate screenings and examinations Practice behaviors that support and improve the health of others Prevent health problems that results from fads or trends

12. Read Lesson 31 Homework