Gender and Human Sexuality

Adolescence is a period when a person undergoes a lot of changes. Primarily, teenagers experience physical changes that are very observable.

Human Sexuality

-may defined as the measure of maleness and femaleness in one’s individuality and physical makeup.

Gender - refers to the behavior and attitudes that are expected to be shown based on a person's sex. It also refers to the roles and activities that are exhibited by a person as a male or female as deemed appropriate or proper by the society.

Sexuality is something that is biological and natural. Right from the moment an individual is formed during fertilization, to the time of birth, and as he or she grows up, sexuality is a major part of his or her personality.

Sex refers to the biological characteristics of being a boy or a girl as evidenced by the external and internal reproductive parts.

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Alcohol Drinking : Yay or Nay?

Alcohol - is an intoxicating substance produced by fermentation of grains and fruits. It is a depressant that slows down body functions such as movement, speech, reaction, time, and thinking ability. When someone drinks alcohol, it enters the bloodstream. From there it travels to the brain, and because it's a depressant, it slows down the functions of your body. Ethyl alcohol is the only kind of alcohol used in beverages. The type of alcoholic beverage depends on the type of fruit or grain used in fermentation and the amount of alcohol present. The most common alcoholic beverages are beer and wine. Why do people like to drink alcohol? Here are some of the reasons for drinking alcohol: 1. Peer Pressure. People try alcohol when they are in social settings where everyone else is drinking. 2. Stress-relief. Alcohol provides the temporary illusion that problems have disappeared when in fact they have just been temporarily put on hold. 3. To lose one’s inhibitions. Alcohol prov

Physical Fitness and Components 3 -2-1

Answer the following three questions in the comment section below. What are 3 things you learned about Physical Fitness and it's components ? What are 2 questions you still have about Physical Fitness and it's components ? What is 1 thing that surprised you about the topic?

How to Compute BMI

BMI means Body Mass Index . It measures the thinness and fatness of the body. This is an indicator whether we are underweight, normal, overweight , or obese. Too much fat in our body could lead to high risk of having diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stress , cancer and arthritis. It is important to know our BMI so that we will know whether we are at risk or needs to improve to achieve fitness. Here is how to compute the BMI. BMI = Body Mass Index Formula: BMI = Wkg ------------ Hm2 For example: = 50/ 1.50m2 = 50/ 2.25 BMI = 22.22 Classification = Normal Compute the BMI Weight is 55 kgs while the height is 1. 44m. BMI = 26.52 Classification = Overweight If the weight is 67 kgs while the height is 1.72m. What is the BMI? BMI = 22.65 Classification = Normal So now, compute your BMI. Thank you for reading and commenting.....

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