Health - Fall Semester

Major Nutrients

100

 Three macronutrients essential for energy

Carbs, Protein, Fats

200

Issues that could occur if you have a diet high in saturated fats

Increased risk of heart disease and stroke

300

Name a food source high in protein and explain its benefits

Meat/ Beans/ Fish/ Eggs

Muscle Growth and Repair

400

Difference between vitamins and minerals

• Chemical makeup: Vitamins are organic compounds, while minerals are inorganic elements. 

  
  

• Source: Vitamins are made by plants and animals, while minerals come from soil and water. 

500

Vitamin necessary for your immune system

Vitamin C

Nutrition Labels & Processed Food

100

Information you find on a nutrition label

Amount of Calories, Nutrients, Ingredients, & Vitamins/Minerals

200

Benefit of processed foods

• Convenience: Processed foods can save time and make life easier.
• Affordability: Processed foods can be affordable

300

Cons of processed food 

Missing nutrients and risk of diseases

400

% Daily Value means on a nutrition label

the recommended amount of a specific nutrient that an average person should consume in a day

500

CANNED BAKED BEANS Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup   Can = 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236      Calories from Fat 9.6

If a person cooked rice with 1.5 cans of beans, how many calories will the person consume?  

                       

708

Treatment of Burns and Cuts

100

 First step in treating a minor burn

Cool the burned area by running cool (not cold) water over it for at least 10 minutes

200

Position to stop bleeding if you have a large cut

Elevate the injury

300

Method used to take care of a cut

Wash the wound

Stop the bleeding & Apply firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage. 

Cover the wound

400

 Difference between a first-degree and a second-degree burn

A first-degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin causing redness and pain, while a second-degree burn damages the first and second degree layer

500

Disease that can occur from an untreated puncture wound

Tetanus

Sleep and Weight Loss

100

3 Factors that affect a person's body composition

genetics (heredity), age,  physical activity level, nutrition and sleep  

200

 Potential health risks of extreme calorie restriction

Nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, muscle loss, impaired immune function

300

A common fad diet, and why is it considered risky

Extreme restrictions or calorie limitations: They often eliminate entire food groups or severely limit nutrient intake, potentially causing imbalances. 

400

BMI stands for

Estimate of how healthy your weight is in relation to your height

500

Two consequences of sleep deprivation

Mood changes, memory issues, hallucinations, fatigue and risk of diseases

Handling Emergencies

100

3 things you should mention or do when calling emergency services in a medical emergency

Location, Number of victims, type of emergency, and reminder to stay on the phone so they can track your specific location

200

 CPR stands for and is used when

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain

300

How to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking adult

Make a fist with one hand and grab it with the other. Place your hands just above the belly button and below the ribcage. Pull inward and upward on the diaphragm

400

3 signs of shock and how should you respond

• Skin: Pale, cool, clammy skin, or bluish or gray lips and fingernails
• Breathing: Rapid, shallow breathing
• Pulse: Rapid but weak pulse, or a pulse that's so light it's hard to feel
• Mental status: Confusion, anxiety, agitation, or restlessness

500

One difference between performing CPR on an adult vs an infant

Chest compressions should be done with two fingers with infants