Health & Safety: Learn More
These external resources were used to write current health & safety questions for this program year. These resources correspond with the "word of the day" feature and weekly vocabulary quiz. These links are provided as a convenience and are not an endorsement by LifeSmarts.
Wellness
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Exercise--
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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BMI--
Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Stress--
5 Things You Should Know about Stress
Medicine
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Misuse--
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Prescription Drugs
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OTC medicine--
Over-the-Counter Medicines
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Prescription medicine--
Misuse of Prescription Drugs
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Drug--
FDA: Drugs
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Generic drug--
Generic Drugs
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Pharmacy--
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacists
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Strength--
OTC Drug Facts Label
Drug Facts Label
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Active ingredient--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Dose--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Inactive ingredients--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Uses (on the Drug Facts label)--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Warnings (on the Drug Facts label)--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Purposes (on the Drug Facts label)--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Directions (on the Drug Facts label)--
OTC Drug Facts Label
Safe use and storage of medicine
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Drug Facts Label--
Over-The-Counter Medicine Safety
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Child resistant packaging--
Child-Resistant Packaging
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Other information (on the Drug Facts label)--
OTC Drug Facts Label
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Poison Control Centers--
American Association of Poison Control Centers
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Side effects--
Learning about Side Effects
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FDA--
US Food & Drug Administration
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Sharps Disposal Container--
FDA: Safely Using Sharps (Needles and Syringes) at Home, at Work and on Travel
Safety at Home
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Carbon monoxide--
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Smoke detector--
Smoke alarm outreach materials
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Fire extinguisher--
Portable Fire Extinguishers: Extinguisher basics
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Potable water--
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
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Circuit breaker--
Electrical Incidents: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
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Disinfectant--
Disinfecting viruses in your home
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Product recall--
Protect Yourself from Recalled Products
Nutrition and Food Safety
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Botulism--
CDC: Botulism
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Daily Value--
Nutrition Guide - Daily Value (DV's)
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Organic--
Organic Foods, Standards and Labels
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Nutrition--
Nutrition and Health
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Energy--
Weight Management: Calories
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Fortified foods--
Pregnancy and Fortified Foods
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Amino acid--
Medline Plus: Amino Acids
Personal Care
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Allergy--
Medline Plus: Allergies
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Acne--
Wash your Face: Acne
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Blood pressure--
Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
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Gum disease--
Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
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Drug Facts Label--
Drug Facts Label Info.
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Concussion--
Heads Up: Concussions
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Sunscreen--
The Burning Facts
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Seatbelt--
Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up
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Smoke detector--
Are You Prepared for a House Fire?
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ABS--
Antilock Brakes — Know How They Work
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Carbon monoxide--
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Is Your Family Protected?
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Potable water--
CDC: Drinking Water
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Recall--
Recalls.gov: Your Online Source for Recalls
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Helmet--
UL: Fitting a Bike Helmet: 4 Mistakes Parents Make
Mental Health and Relationships
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Cognitive behavioral therapy--
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Binge eating disorder--
NIH and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders: Binge Eating Disorder
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Date rape--
University of Notre Dame: Date Rape Drugs
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Addiction--
National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Stress--
CDC: Managing Stress
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Anorexia--
HHS: Anorexia Nervosa Fact Sheet
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OCD--
NIH: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Bullying--
StopBullying.gov: Web site
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Phobia--
NIH: Phobias
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Depression--
NIH: Depression
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Conflict--
HelpGuide.org: Conflict Resolution Skills
Regulation
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HIPAA--
HHS: Health Information Privacy
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ADA--
ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers
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MyPlate--
ChooseMyPlate.gov: Web site