DIET
What is the diet called which is rich in fruits and vegetables, and heart-healthy grains that is named for the area between Europe and Africa where it originated?
Mediterranean Diet
Name one physical symptom of stress.
Answers can include fatigue, sleep difficulties, stomach ache, chest pain, muscle pain and tension, headaches, indigestion, nausea, increased sweating.
What is the relationship between calories burned through exercise/physical activity and weight gain?
You gain weight when you consume more calories through eating and drinking than the amount of calories you burn.
One way a sense of purpose can lead to a longer life is because people with a sense of purpose tend to take better care of themselves. Name two ways people can take better care of themselves.
Answers can inclue exercise, healthy eating, addressing health issues when they arise, etc. Answers can vary.
True.
What food group is comprised of dark leafy greens, peppers, legumes, and carrots as examples?
Vegetables
Name one emotional symptom of stress.
Answers can include loss of motivation, increased irritability and anger, anxiety, depression or sadness, restlessness, inability to focus, mood instability.
Getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity can put you at a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Name one of these two leading causes of death in the United States.
Heart disease or stroke.
People with a sense of purpose have lower stress levels. What is the name of the hormone related to stress response and the regulation of metabolism?
Cortisol
False.
What is the food group comprised of seafood, beef, pork, eggs, and poultry for examples?
Protein (or meat) group
Name one behavioral symptom of stress.
Answers could include unhealthy eating (over OR under-eating), drug or alcohol use, social withdrawal, nail biting, constant thoughts about stressors.
Exercise can help control and even prevent this condition that is caused by a problem with how the body regulates and uses sugar. Name the condition referred to.
Type 2 diabetes.
True or False: A sense of purpose refers to something big and world-changing, like finding a cure for cancer.
False. A sense of purpose directs your actions and behaviors and is often other-focused.
True or False: Being kind to others increases serotonin levels, increases dopamine and endorphins, decreases blood pressure, and decreases cortisol.
True.
Vitamin D helps improve symptoms of depression. Name two sources of dietary Vitamin D.
Social Support is the help provided by family, friends, groups, or communities that helps fulfill emotional, tangible, informational, or social needs. Name two benefits of having social support.
Answers can include: improved physical health, greater resilience to stress, improved self-esteem, feeling of security, improved mental well-being, etc.
How does exercise affect a person's mood?
True or false: A person's purpose stays the same throughout his or her life.
False. As you go through transitions in your life, you may need to adjust, expand or even find a new purpose.
What is the health screening that sexually active women should have every 3 years starting at age 21?
PAP exam
Vitamins A, C, and E are antioxidants, meaning they help remove free radicals that build up in the body. Name one dietary source of each.
Vitamin A: could include sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach, red bell peppers, apricots, eggs.
Vitamin C: could include citrus fruits, red bell peppers, strawberries, tomato juice, cantaloupe.
Vitamin E: sunflower seeds, almonds, vegetable oils, peanut butter, and fortified cereals.
Name one thing a person can do to build social support.
Answers can include: attend to your existing relationships, increase community involvement, attend support groups, use professional support (doctors, therapists, social workers, and other professionals).
How does exercise affect sleep?
Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. (Just don't exercise too close to bedtime or you may be too energized to go to sleep.)
What are some ways to identify your sense of purpose?
Possible answers: Start with your values; compare your values with your behavior; explore ways to live your purpose: think about how to spend your time in a meaningful way.
What is the name of the x-ray picture taken of breast tissue that women begin getting around age 40?
Mammogram