What are the components of a healthy diet? - Answer- -less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids
-include fiber
-less than 2,300 mg sodium
How do antioxidants affect the aging process? - Answer- -may reverse/forestall some of the negative effects of the aging process
What do carbohy...
C458 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the components of a healthy diet? - Answer- -less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids -include fiber
-less than 2,300 mg sodium
How do antioxidants affect the aging process? - Answer- -may reverse/forestall some of
the negative effects of the aging process
What do carbohydrates provide for the body? - Answer- -only energy source used by brain cells
Definition: Protein - Answer- -synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease
-helps manufacture blood, enzymes, hormones
What do lipids do for the body? - Answer- -insulates the body against changes in body temperature
-protects underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber
Vegetarians must combine different foods to ensure they provide all the ______ _______ _______ . - Answer- -essential amino acids
What are the nutritional recommendations to help prevent certain cancers? - Answer- -
eat a variety of fruits, veggies, lean meats, and fish
-consume foods with adequate starch and fiber
-limit sugar intake
What part of a nutrition label should people with high blood pressure pay most attention to? - Answer- -cholesterol ratio (compared to daily calories, 1:2)
What do people with high self-esteem do? - Answer- -take reasonable risks
-solve problems
-nurture themselves
-confront frightening things
What are some signs of childhood depression? - Answer- -inappropriate guilt
-inability to concentrate -thoughts of suicide
What are the common symptoms of stress? - Answer- -smoking more often -stuttering momentarily -acting impulsively -grinding teeth
What are some tips to manage stress? - Answer- -eat healthy food -get sufficient sleep -learn time management skills
How do peer relationships change during emotional development? - Answer- -friends become increasingly important as child ages
How should you help someone through the stages of grieving? - Answer- -be a good listener -encourage self care
-provide practical help
-make contact
What are some signs of anorexia? - Answer- -compulsive behavior -intense fear of weight gain -low self image
What are some signs of bulimia? - Answer- -erosion of tooth enamel -throat abrasions -unusual swelling of cheeks and jaw
-calluses on the knuckles
What are some signs of a binge eating disorder? - Answer- -clinical obesity -compulsive overeating without purging
What is the most common emotional response to terminal illness? - Answer- -denial
What is the job of the integumentary system? - Answer- -forms a protective barrier -regulates body temperature
What is the job of the central nervous system? - Answer- -regulates muscle coordination
-controls blood pressure -regulates thirst and hunger -regulates body temperature
What are some symptoms of the common cold? - Answer- -obstructed breathing -teary eyes
What diseases are classified as infectious? - Answer- -cholera -HIV/AIDS
-mononucleosis
What diseases are classified as non-infectious? - Answer- -asthma -emphysema -Parkinson's Disease What are some of the physical changes that happen during a normal aging process? - Answer- -thinning of the epidermal layers -decreased manual dexterity -ocular degeneration
What is a common symptom of myopia? - Answer- -blurred distance vision
What part of the ear does loud noise damage? - Answer- -hair cells
What does UV radiation do to the human body? - Answer- -causes skin cancer -suppresses the immune system -cause cataracts
-premature aging of the skin
How do you maintain good dental hygiene? - Answer- -brushing teeth after meals -flossing daily -using fluoride toothpaste
How do you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? - Answer- -preform stretching exercises
What does immunization do for the community? - Answer- -slow/stop disease outbreaks
What are the symptoms of methamphetamines? - Answer- -paranoia
-decreased appetite -increased respiration
What are the symptoms of heroin? - Answer- -weight loss -lethargy -euphoria/relaxation
What does GHB cause?
(gamma hydroxybutric acid) - Answer- -drowsiness and amnesia
When is it appropriate to use over-the-counter drugs? - Answer- -common cold
-flu symptoms -cough
What is the major risk of taking over-the-counter drugs? - Answer- -unknown drug interactions
What are the symptoms of tobacco use? - Answer- -curbs anxiety -habit forming
How does aerobic exercise benefit the musculoskeletal system? - Answer- -increases muscle lean mass -improves muscular endurance
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