WORD WALL
&
FUN FACTS
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My Fun Fact Sheet
Hygiene
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If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 35% of your teeth.
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Damp hands spread 1000 times more germs than dry hands.
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The average human hand houses 150 different kinds of bacteria.
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Hand sanitizer is a complement of soap, not a replacement. ALWAYS wash your hands!
Peer Pressure, Bullying, Alcohol, and Drugs
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YOU always have a CHOICE! SAY NO!
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Kids and teens with friends who do drugs and drink alcohol are more likely to do the same.
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Everyday around 160,000 kids and teens skip school to avoid bullying.
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1 out of every 10 students drop out of school because they are victims of bullying.
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Alcohol related accidents are the #1 killer of teens.
Nutrition
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There are 3 types of fats: saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat.
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Water contains zero calories.
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Eggs have the highest protein rating out of all food.
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1 gram of carbohydrates has 4 calories.
Body Systems
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It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 muscles to frown.
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Together, your large and small intestines measure about 25 feet long.
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The body has 206 bones.
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The heart beats around 3 billion times in an average person’s life.
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The reason we yawn is because the body needs more oxygen.
Dance
Break dancing was started in New York City in the 1970’s.
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Dancing reduces stress and frustration.
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Dancing can burn anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity.
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Regular dance practice can increase a child’s flexibility, range of motion, physical strength, and stamina.
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Anyone can dance!
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Dancing can improve balance and coordination.
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Group dancing teaches students teamwork.
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Dance is a powerful means of expression.
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Dancing is a form of exercising.
Yoga, Strength Training, and Aerobics
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Children should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity a day.
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Yoga helps build concentration.
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Yoga improves balance and coordination.
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Strength training increases strength and decreases risk of injury.
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Aerobics relieves depression, burns fat, and can help prevent cancer.