Communicable Diseases
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Chronic Diseases
100
an outbreak is any disease that is present in a community in greater numbers than would typically be expected
What is an outbreak
100
A healthy eating pattern is one that provides enough of each essential nutrient from nutrient-dense foods, contains a variety of foods from all of the basic food groups, and focuses on balancing calories consumed with calories expended to help you achieve and sustain a healthy weight.
What is a healthy diet?
100
If you haven’t been active for a long time, it’s important to start out at a low level of effort and work your way up slowly.
I’m not particularly active, and I haven’t exercised in years. Is it safe for me to start now?
100
Interventions should address all patients with high blood pressure, not just those who have diabetes.
Is addressing control of high blood pressure among patients with diabetes adequate or should we be addressing the broader population with high blood pressure?
200
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How are diseases
200
Yes. The My Plate food guidance system replaced MyPyramid. My Plate focuses on portion control and using the food groups to create a balanced diet.
I heard that MyPyramid has been replaced.
200
Exercise is safe for almost everyone. In fact, studies show that people with arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease benefit from regular exercise and physical activity.
I have a medical condition (such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease). Is it safe for me to exercise?
200
CDC anticipates releasing a funding opportunity announcement for WISEWOMAN in 2013. Future funding will be dependent on the availability of funds.
Will there be a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Wisewoman? If so, when is it anticipated to be released?
300
Lyme Diseases Norovirus Whooping Cough
What are some of the more common diseases found in camps?
300
The number of servings you need each day from each food group depends on your calorie needs. To determine your calorie needs and find the number of servings that is right for you, please visit the MyPlate Daily Food Plan
How many servings from each food group do I need each day?
300
The goal is to achieve at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity on most or all days of the week.
How much physical activity do I need?
300
Nearly one in two Americans has a chronic medical condition. Seven of the 10 leading causes of death in Arkansas are chronic conditions
How common are chronic diseases?
400
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How can the disease be controlled?
400
The Food and Nutrition Board defines the Tolerable Upper Intake Level as the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. This level is different for each nutrient. please visit the tables from the Food and Nutrition Board
How much of a nutrient is too much?
400
We can’t tell you exactly how many pounds to lift or how steep a hill you should climb to reach a moderate or vigorous level of exercise because what’s easy for one person might be difficult for another. You should match your activity to your own needs and abilities.
How hard should I exercise?
400
Although people may know they have a chronic disease, they do not understand the extent or seriousness of the disease. People who do not manage their chronic diseases run the risk of developing further complications. For example those with diabetes who do not control the disease are at risk of heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and loss of limbs. Poorly controlled asthma sends 5,000 people a day to the emergency room in the US. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a stroke. Up to 60% of deaths from colon (a part of the intestine) cancer in AR could be prevented if people aged 50 and older were screened regularly.
What is the impact of chronic disease?
500
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What are some thing camp directors can do to prevent a outbreak on their camp.
500
Digestion begins in the mouth, when we chew and swallow, and is completed in the small intestine. Digestion involves the mixing of food, its movement through the digestive tract, and the breakdown of food into smaller molecules. The digestive process varies for different kinds of food.
How is food digested?
500
Once you start being physically active, you’ll begin to see results in just a few weeks. You may feel stronger and more energetic than before. You may notice that you can do things more easily, faster, or for longer than before. As you become more fit, you may need to make your activities more challenging to see additional results.
How long do I need to be active before I see results?
500
Although chronic diseases are among the most serious threats to Americans' health, many chronic diseases could be prevented by: healthy lifestyle choices, access to high-quality, affordable prevention measures such as screening, and appropriate and timely follow-up procedures.Regular physical activity is critically important in preventing chronic diseases. Physical activity helps control weight, reduces risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. In Arkansas over half of adults do not participate in the recommended amount of physical activity.
Can chronic diseases be prevented?
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