Food & Nutrition
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down are measured in what unit?
Calories
A measure of how much body fat you have as compared to muscle and bone is called this.
Body Composition
What is another name for bad breath?
Halitosis
Name one way that alcohol affect the nervous system during intoxication.
Slows brain activity, increases activity level, decreases some reflexes, activates brain’s reward pathway
Needing more of a drug to achieve the same effects is referred to as this.
Tolerance
Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble are the 2 main classes of vitamins. Which vitmain cannot be stored in the body?
Water-Soluble
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, Type II Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers are all risks associated with this.
Being overweight
What is plaque primarly composed from?
Bacteria
This happens to the liver in cases of long-term alcohol abuse.
Loses the ability to break down fats.
Accidental improper use of medication is referred to as this.
Drug Misuse
What needs to be present in the body in order for chemical reactions to occur?
Water
Anemia, Heart Irregularities and trouble regulating body temperature are assosiated with this health risk.
Being underweight
When monitoring moles, A stands for Asymmerty. What do B, C and D represent?
B-Border
C-Color
D-Diameter
Use of alcohol to relieve stress describes which stage of Alcoholism?
Problem Drinking
This type drug causes an overload of sensory information.
Hallucinogen
What are the 3 classes of nutrients that supply the body wiht energy?
carbs, fats, proteins
Name 4 important items you can find on a food label.
Label
Nutrient and Health Claims
Daily Values
Open Dates
Melanoma is the least common, but most deadly form of skin cancer. What causes it?
UVA & UVB light exposure
This substance in tobacco smoke is an odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon Monoxide
Cardiac arrest or suffocation is a risk associated with this type of drug use.
Inhalants
What are 5 of the 8 minerals that your body needs in significant amounts?
1. Calcuim 5. Phosphorus
2. Sodium 6. Chlorine
3. Potassium 7. Sulfur
4 Magnesium 8. Iron
What are 3 inneffective ways to lose weight?
What condition causes red, swollen, hot, and itchy skin?
Eczema
This form of tobacco contains cloves and numbs lungs.
Kreteks
Detoxification in drug treatment can be described as this.
Withdrawal under medical supervision