THE ABC’S OF HEALTHBy: JORDAN MILTON

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A IS FOR ANOREXIAhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anorexia/home/ovc-20179508

Emotional and behavioral signs and symptoms related to anorexia may include:•Preoccupation with food•Refusal to eat•Denial of hunger•Fear of gaining weight•Lying about how much food has been eaten•Flat mood (lack of emotion)•Social withdrawal•Irritability•Reduced interest in sex•Depressed mood•Thoughts of suicide

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B IS FOR BACTERIAhttps://study.com/search/text/academy.html?

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A bacterium is a single-celled (unicellular) microorganism that does not have a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria are sometimes called 'prokaryotes.' In Greek, 'prokaryote' literally means 'before the nut' (where 'the nut' is the nucleus.)

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C IS FOR CALCIUMhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248958.php

Calcium regulates muscle contraction, including the heartbeat. It also plays a key role in normal blood coagulation (clotting).Nearly all of the calcium in our bodies is stored in our teeth and bones, where it supports their hardness and structure.

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D IS FOR DIABETEShttp://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/article.htm

Diabetes affects approximately 29 million people in the United States, while another 86 million have pre-diabetes. An estimated 8 million people in the United States have diabetes and don't even know it.

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E IS FOR EXERCISEhttp://www.healthdiscovery.net/articles/exercise_importa.htm

Helps Prevent DiseasesOur bodies were meant to move -- they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary for physical fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. It can improve your appearance and delay the aging process.

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F IS FOR FRUIThttp://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/fruit-nutrition-database

The term phytonutrients is a broad name for a wide variety of compounds produced by plants. They are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, grains and other plants. Each effect the body differently.

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G IS FOR GENETICShttp://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/What-is-Genetics.aspx

ChromosomesThe genes lie within the chromosomes. Humans have 23 pairs of these small thread-like structures in the nucleus of their cells. 23 or half of the total 46 comes from the mother while the other 23 comes from the father.

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H IS FOR HYGIENEhttp://webhealthcentre.com/HealthyLiving/personal_hygiene_index.aspx

Pinworms are about a quarter of an inch long. And they can cause plenty of discomfort. The worms come out of the anal opening to lay eggs at night. This leads to intense itching in the area. Disturbed sleep, mild pain and diarrhea are possible consequences.Children are especially prone to this complaint. The urge is to scratch this area. When scratching, eggs stick to the hand, and under the nails and infect anything the person touches. The eggs can pass through air, or by contact with infected food or bed linen to others who share the premises. The eggs are not affected by disinfectants and remain active in the dust for a long period.A doctor has to be consulted to rid the worm infestation. Bed clothes, undergarments and nightwear of the infected person must be washed thoroughly, if possible in hot water. Sometimes all member of the family are advised to take deworming medication when one member is affected. Scrubbing hands well with soap before eating should check the problem. 

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I IS FOR

IMMUNIZATIONhttp://www.who.int/features/factfiles/immunization/en/

Immunization prevents between 2-3 million deaths every yearImmunization prevents deaths every year in all age groups from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles. It is one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions.

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J IS FOR JOINThttp://www.innerbody.com/image/skel07.html

A need for strength makes the bones rigid, but if the skeleton consisted of only one solid bone, movement would be impossible. Nature has solved this problem by dividing the skeleton into many bones and creating joints where the bones intersect. Joints, also known as articulations, are strong connections that join the bones, teeth, and cartilage of the body to one another.

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K IS FOR KINESIOLOGY https://quizlet.com/11855233/kinesiology-glossary-flash-cards/

Kinetics-forces causing movement in a system, torque and friction

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L IS FOR LUNGShttp://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/lung

Each lung is divided into lobes. The right lung has three, but the left lung has only two, thus allowing room to accommodate the heart.

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M IS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/myths-facts/

•One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue•One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression•One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression

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N IS FOR NUTRITIONhttp://www.fitness.gov/eat-healthy/why-is-it-important/

Unhealthy eating habits have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States: about one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.

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O IS FOR

OVERWEIGHThttp://www.factshealth.com/26/how-does-being-overweight-affect-your-health/

Overweight people develop negative self-images. Lack of self confidence could have an effect on facets of health and conduct like social changes, interests, and the way towards reaching their objective. Getting ridiculed is extremely nasty and it could harshly wound one’s sense of worth.

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P IS FOR PSYCHOLOGYhttps://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/interesting-psychological-facts/

Being with positive people makes you happier. 90% of people text things they cant say in person.

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Q IS FOR QUARANTINEhttp://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/index.html

Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick

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R IS FOR RESPIRATIONhttp://kidshealth.org/en/kids/lungs.html

Your lungs are protected by your rib cage, which is made up of 12 sets of ribs. These ribs are connected to your spine in your back and go around your lungs to keep them safe. Beneath the lungs is (say: DY-uh-fram), a dome-shaped muscle that works with your lungs to allow you to inhale and exhale air.

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S IS FOR SMOKINGhttp://kidshealth.org/en/parents/smoking.html

Tobacco-filled cigarettes are the  leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and can cause cancer, heart disease, and lung disease.E-cigarettes, vape pens, and hookahs (water pipes), which have become popular in recent years, are filled with tobacco, nicotine, and other harmful chemicals. The risks are not fully known yet, but it’s clear that they have harmful effects.Chewing tobacco (smokeless or spit tobacco) can lead to nicotine addiction, oral cancer, gum disease, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks.

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T IS FOR TRANSPLANThttp://www.organtransplants.org/

In the United States, more than 84,000 men, women and children are waiting for organ transplants. Their struggle to live depends on a complex and technologically-advanced organ allocation system that links patients with organs donated by strangers.

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U IS FOR UNHEALTHYhttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/health_risks_being_overweight/Pages/health-risks-being-overweight.aspx

The BMI is one way to tell whether you are at a normal weight, are overweight, or have obesity. It measures your weight in relation to your height and provides a score to help place you in a category:normal weight: BMI of 18.5 to 24.9overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9obesity: BMI of 30 or higher

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V IS FOR VEGETABLEShttp://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods/Vegetables.aspx

One to four cups of vegetables are recommended each day, depending on how many calories you need.

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W IS FOR WATERhttp://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/water-health.htm

The movement of water within our cellular systems also transports vital blood plasma which is 92% made of water. Blood plasma play a critical role in buffering the body’s pH, circulating antibodies from the immune system, and regulating osmotic balance which all helps to maintain proper body temperature.

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X IS FOR X-RAYhttp://clermontradiology.com/x-ray_types.html

An X-ray machine is essentially a camera. Instead of visible light, however, it uses X-rays to expose the film. X-rays are like light in that they are electromagnetic waves, but they are more energetic so they can penetrate many materials to varying degrees. When the X-rays hit the film, they expose it just as light would. Since bone, fat, muscle, tumors and other masses all absorb X-rays at different levels; the image on the film lets you see different (distinct) structures inside the body because of the different levels of exposure on the film. 

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Y IS FOR YOGAhttp://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your-health/health-conditions-library/general-health/Pages/

yoga.aspx

“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explains Dr. Nevins. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.”

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Z IS FOR ZINChttp://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-982-ZINC.aspx?

activeIngredientId=982&activeIngredientName=ZINC

Zinc is needed for the proper growth and maintenance of the human body. It is found in several systems and biological reactions, and it is needed for immune function, wound healing, blood clotting, thyroid function, and much more. Meats, seafood, dairy products, nuts, legumes, and whole grains offer relatively high levels of zinc.