health exam 2
Health And Community Service 1000 with Robenson at East Carolina University
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By: Laura Benns
Created: 2010-10-27
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primary goal of wellness
quality of life
target behavior
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2 broad goals of Healthy People 2020
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what factors influence a persons health
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what is a health related behavior change
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types of nutrients
essential nutrients- water, carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals
micronutrients-vitamins and minerals
macronutrients-water, carbs, proteins, fats
micronutrients-vitamins and minerals
macronutrients-water, carbs, proteins, fats
main nutrition concerns in our society today
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what essential nutrient supplies energy
starches
function of water
digest, absorb, and transport nutrients.
helps regulate body temp., carries waste out of body, and lubricates moving parts.
helps regulate body temp., carries waste out of body, and lubricates moving parts.
what role does fat play
production of other fatty acids and vitamin D
what role does protein play
build and maintain muscles, bones, and other body tissues.
gives body amino acids
gives body amino acids
what role does fiber play
speeds up digestion, makes you feel full after eating
recommended intake of fat daily
300 mg
what fatty acids are considered most hazardous to health
trans fat
what % of grains in your diet should be whole grains?
50%
leading source of sugar in our diet
soda & packaged foods
saturated fats are ___ are room temp
solid
well rounded diet should have __ servings of fruits and vegetables a day
2-2 1/2 cups
main foods related to safety issues today
null
what % of americans are overweight
66%
BMI
the measure of youre weight relative to youre height; correlates with total body fat
used to calculate risk of disease
used to calculate risk of disease
obesity has a BMI higher then __
30
what causes a person to be overweight
genetics, height, age, food habits, amount of exercise, gender, lifestyle, hormones
abdominal fat is more of a risk then hip and thigh fat bc..
fat around the abdominal is around your major organs and heart
greatest influence on growth of weight problems in the US
environment
ex: eating out
ex: eating out
best way to manage your weight
balanced diet and 30-60 mins of activity a day
body image
a mental thought a person has of his or her own body, including perceptions, attitudes, thoughts, and emotions
standards for diagnosing anorexia
refusal to maintain body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, amenorrhea
standards for diagnosing bulimia
binge eating, then purging
serious long term side effects of severe calorie restriction in women
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what are inapropriate behaviors associated with bulimia
over eating then purging
what are though patterns of someone with an eating disorder
low self esteem, self-critical attitude, belief in the importance of thiness, feeling of emptyness, need for control, difficulty expressing feelings
physical health problems associated with anorexia
amenorrhea, low BP, dry skin, thin hair, cardio, gastro, endocrin disorders
which eating disorder is most associated with electrolyte imbalance
bulimia
what are health effect of purging after eating
esophageal tears, tooth decay
how are eating disorders treated?
psycholotrist and support of family and friends
what are some signs you might see in someone suffering from an eating disorder
large weigh loss, mood swings, yo-yo effect
during the early 20th century people were more likely to die from __ diseased then from heart disease
infectious
physical barriers against infection
cillia,mucus, hair
chemical barriers against infection
immune system
organism that causes disease
pathogens
how do pathogens enter the body
skin to skin contact,genital contact, exposure to blood, insect bites
best way to protect yourself from infectious disease
good hygine
what infectious disease is transmitted by a mosquito
west nile and malaria
stages of infection
incubation period, prodromal period, invasive phase, acme, decline phase, convalescent period, sequelae
what stage are you most contagious
acme
why should you always finish an antibiotic prescription
few resistant bacteria can survive and grow if you dont finish the doses.
whats is the leading cause of death in the us?
heart disease
another name for a heart attack?
myocardial infarction
symptoms of a heart attack
chest pain, pain in arms, jaw and neck, short breath, sweating, pale, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety
optimal range for BP
120/80
warning signs of hypertension or high BP
- hypertension-occurs when the pressure is great enough to damage artery walls
- there are no warning signs, it is the "deadly killer"
will reduction of saturated fat improve cholesterol levels?
yes
systole
pressure in the arteries when the heart contacts, represented by the upper number in a BP measurement
diastole
pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes between contractions represented by the lower number in a BP measurement
which ethnic population group has the highest rate of hypertension?
blacks
major controllable risk factors known to increase the likelihood of CVD
tobacco use, hypertension, unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, physical inactivities, overweight, and diavetes
function of HDL
help clear cholesterol from cells and atherosclerotic deposits and transport it back to the liver for recycling
function of LDL
accumulate in plaque and contribute to atherosclerosis
desirable level of total cholesterol for adults is less than __
200 mg/dl
what determines which type of cancer an individual is diagnosed with?
based on the type of tissue they originate from
cancer
condition characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells
malignant
tumor that is capable of invading surrounding tissue and spreading
benign
tumor that grows slowly and is unlikely to spread
most common form of cancer
carcinomas
what impact does tobacco have on cancer?
responsible for 30% of all lung cancers, increases risks of cancer in mouth, throat, lung, and esophagus.
it is the leading preventable cause of cancer
it is the leading preventable cause of cancer
what effect does diet have on cancer?
- diets rich in fruits and vegetables fiber and whole grains decrease risk in cancer
- fat, lots of red meat or processed food contribute to cancer
leading cause of cancer death?
smoking
are all tumors cancerous?
no
what cancer in number one killer in women?
breast cancer
does melanoma usually appear in a mole?
yes
which caner in most commonly diagnosed in men
prostate
ABCDs of skin cancer
Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Border
Color
Diameter
metastasis
spread of cancer to other body parts
About this deck
By: Laura Benns
Created: 2010-10-27
Size: 75 flashcards
Views: 37
Created: 2010-10-27
Size: 75 flashcards
Views: 37
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