Health Inventory

Increase your awareness of your own health and your commitment to it by completing a Health Inventory and Personal Wellness Contract.

Web Links

Chapter 13, Lesson 1
National Institute of Environmental Health Science - Asthma and Allergies
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/asthma.htm
Allergies are caused by your immune system reacting to irritations from substances in the environment. Allergies make you cry, sneeze, and, in serious cases, put your body into shock. Find out what environmental factors can lead to allergies and asthma attacks. On the left side of the page, click on “Air and Your Indoor World” and play the interactive matching “Dust Game.”

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
http://www.aafa.org
Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness among children and teens and the number of children affected by asthma continues to grow rapidly each year. Click on “Asthma and Allergy Information” and create a chart using 5 facts you learned about each condition.

Asthma
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~smb4v/tutorials/asthma/asthma1.html
Asthma is a serious respiratory condition characterized by wheezing and coughing attacks. On this site, you can learn how asthma affects the respiratory system. Make a list of the different ways asthma can be treated.

Chapter 13, Lesson 2
Cancer Facts for Kids
http://rex.nci.nih.gov/NCI_Pub_Interface/guide_for_kids/kidslearn.html#anchor70707
Cancer is characterized by malignant tumors that invade the body. There are over a hundred different types of cancer. Find out what causes cancer and how it is treated. Demonstrate your knowledge by creating a booklet using the information you find on this site.

Chapter 13, Lesson 3
American Heart Association — Your Heart
http://www.americanheart.org
"A healthy heart is a vital part of a healthy person...and we know many things you can do to help keep you healthy," says the American Heart Association. Visit this Web site and click on “Healthy Lifestyle” and “Warning Signs” to find out how to have a healthy heart, lower your risk of heart disease, and recognize warning signs of a heart attack. Make a chart of heart disease risk factors that can be changed, and include suggestions for changing these factors.

National Stroke Association
http://www.stroke.org/
What are the five most common stroke symptoms? What should you do if someone has these symp

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