Health

This course addresses personal health by teaching students to obtain accurate information and to develop positive attitudes and behaviors that will assist them in making wise decisions. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibiliy for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development and the informed use of health-related information, products and services.

 

CNN Interactive-The most recent updates in Health
Ask The Dietitian-Nutrition and health advice
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Cancer Institute-Information on testicular cancer
Puzzlemaker: Here's help. When you're making a Criss Cross Puzzle (crossword), change step2 to 30X40 and change step 3 to 20. It will then fit the printed page.
 
 
American Social Health Association-STD's and their harmful consquences
Healthy Body Calculator-Health Contract 10. Put in all required information and give "18" as your age since all the calculations are based you being a young adult.
Drugabuse.com: Honest drug abuse information
Multiple Intelligence Test - An easy quiz that helps you understand your modalities.
M.I. Poetry: by Bethany Davis
Questions & Answers for many health related areas

USDA – See what’s in any food

Calculate your body mass index - See if you’re underweight, overweight, or just right

Diseases and health topics

Exercise diary

Teens and tobacco

Web MD - Medical and health information

Child abuse and neglect

All about emergency contraception

Height and weight charts

Alcohol and health

Health recommendations

What’s in a food label

Super foods

Vitamins and you

Quit smoking links

Tobacco as a health priority

Health and safety resources

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