Unit 1
What is self-esteem
An individual's perception of their own worth.
What nutrient do you need in large amounts?
Macronutrients
What is the entry point for digestion?
The mouth
What are carcinogens?
cancer causing agents
What is the main difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases?
Infectious can spread
Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by:
Restricting food intake to lose weight
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Fats
Proteins
Carbs
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients?
Red blood cells
Name 2 factors influencing alcohol absorption
Gender
Weight
Food intake
Alcohol Concentration
What is 1 way infectious disease can spread?
Vecotborne
Airborne
Direct contact
Indirect contact
Food and water
What is the difference between chronic and acute stress?
Acute = short term stress
Chronic = long term stress
Which fat is the unhealthiest?
Which fat is the healthiest?
unhealthiest - trans
healthiest - unsaturated
What are the health guidelines for moderate intensity exercise?
150 minutes
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in tobacco?
Nicotine
What is 1 cause of noninfectious disease?
Genetics
Lifestyle choices
What are the 3 stages of stress?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
How many calories per gram does each macronutrient provide?
Fat 9
Protein 4
Carbs 4
Describe the difference between voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles
Voluntary - consciously controlled
InVoluntary - not consciously controlled
Men- shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, impotence, baldness, difficulty urinating, development of breasts, enlarged prostate, loss of male traits due to problems with your natural production of testosterone
Women- facial/ body hair, deepened voice, breast reduction, change/ absence of a period, development of “Adam’s apple”
Both sexes- acne, body rashes, swelling of feet, trembling, bad breath, decrease in HDL (good cholesterol), hypertension, liver damage, aching joint, heart damage, increased chance of injury, mood swings (ROID RAGE)
How does blood pump through the heart?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time
What is the difference between simple and complex carbs?
simple- provide quick energy and are absorbed/digested quickly
complex - provide long lasting energy and are absorbed/digested slowly
What is aerobic and anaerobic exercise fueled by?
Aerobic - oxygen
Anaerobic - stored energy
How do stimulants affect the central nervous system?
How do depressants affect the central nervous system?
Stimulants - speed up
Depressants - slow down
What are the 2 types of muscle?
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal