Nutrition
Give one example of a macronutrient and one example of a micronutrient.
Macro- Carbs, Proteins, Fats
Micro- Vitamins, Minerals, Water
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What are the 5 MyPlate categories?
Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins, Grains, and Dairy.
Give two examples of CONTROLLABLE risk factors.
Ex: Smoking, Sun exposure, Poor Diet
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What term describes the way a person perceives themselves?
Self-Esteem
Drinking 4-5 alcoholic drinks within a 2 hour timespan is known as?
Binge Drinking
Which type of fat is healthy, Saturated or Unsaturated?
Unsaturated Fat
Which form of cholesterol is good, HDL or LDL?
HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)
What occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the brain?
Stroke
What is the leading cause of disability among Americans aged 15-44?
Depression
Is Alcohol a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant
Which key nutrient is responsible for building and repairing cells?
Protein
Which term refers to the psychological drive to eat: Hunger, Satiety, or Appetite?
Appetite
What is diabetes?
Having too much sugar (glucose) in the blood.
What is the difference between Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa?
Bulimia involves overeating and then purging (making oneself vomit everything they ate).
Anorexia Nervosa involves starving oneself.
True or False: Caffeine is a drug.
True. Caffeine is a LEGAL drug.
What nutrient is the main source of energy for our body?
Carbohydrates
True or False: Measuring weight loss is a good way to measure if you are eating right or not.
False. Instead focus more on the behaviors. What are you putting into your body?
What is the medical term used for High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension
What is eustress and distress?
Eustress is good stress and Distress is bad stress.
What is it when our body requires a larger dose of a medicine to produce the same effect.
Drug Tolerance
On average, how many cups of water should we consume a day?
8 cups
According to the MyPlate model, half of your plate for the day should be what? Must give both answers!
Fruits and Vegetables
The process in which plaque accumulates to the arterial wall is known as what?
Atherosclerosis
What is Guided Imagery?
Using your imagination, a visual or sound presentation to help you relax.
What is it called when lungs air ways collapse and damaged air sacs enlarge making it difficult to breathe?
Emphysema