Exam 11: Teaching Sun Safety

It is important to include parents and community members in schoolwide sun-safety initiatives.

Much of ultraviolet ________ radiation is absorbed in the ozone layer of the Earth's atmosphere,but its high-energy rays are destructive to DNA and can cause skin cancer.

When applying sunscreen,it is important to reapply every 2 hours.

According to the News Clip on the health benefits of Vitamin D,100% of our Vitamin D requirement comes from the sun.

The greatest amount of ultraviolet radiation occurs between ________.

Heat stress is a long-term risk of UV exposure.

Forty-eight percent of Caucasian women,ages 15-49 throughout the United States were Vitamin D deficient.

Among Vitamin D's role in the maintenance of bone health,it also improves muscle function,regulates blood pressure and contributes to immunity.

Sunburn,heat stress,and hot flashes are all risks of UV exposure.

All of the following are factors affecting ultraviolet exposure EXCEPT

Sunblocks contain ingredients such as ________ and ________ that reflect the sun's rays.

The UV index predicts the next day's UV radiation levels.

The SunWise sun-safety program for teachers includes all of the following components EXCEPT

Intrinsic factors affecting ultraviolet exposure include

Which of the following sun-safety behaviors for students may offer protection similar to SPF 30 sunscreen?

According to the Ultraviolet Index of Risk for Skin Damage and Sun Protection Behaviors,an ultraviolet index of 9 is considered

Sunscreens absorb the suns rays while sunblock reflects it.

Which of the following is NOT a risk of exposure to ultraviolet radiation?

A benefit of exposure to UV radiation is Vitamin D.

Ultraviolet ________ radiation is the highest energy type of UV light and potentially the most damaging.