Fitness
What is the result of taking in more calories than you burn?
Weight gain
List 4 factors that influence your recommended caloric intake
age, gender, body size, body composition, activity level
List the 3 major factors in personality development
genetics, environment, personal behaviors
What are the 3 C's for handling an emergency situation?
Check, call, care
Define a depressant and provide an example
Slows the central nervous system
ex. alcohol, valium, xanax, sleep meds
How many minutes should the warm-up, main activity, and cool down last?
5 min warm up, 20-60 min activity, 5 min cool down
list 3 diseases that can be caused by unhealthy eating
obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol
List 3 things that can increase stress levels
procrastination, unrealistic goals, putting too much on your plate, etc
When should you use an AED?
Someone is in cardiac arrest
Define stimulant and provide an example
speeds up the central nervous system
ex. cocaine, methamphetamine, caffeine, tobacco
Why do we use the FITT principle?
to create more effective workouts that improve our fitness level
How many calories are in one pound of body fat?
3500
List the 5 stages of grief
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
How many chest compressions per minute should be administered in CPR?
100 per minute
Define cirrhosis of the liver
Healthy liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue
List 5 functions of the skeletal system
Shape and support, movement, protects organs, stores calcium, production of red blood cells
describe the symptoms of anorexia
extreme weight loss, dizziness/fainting, loss of menstrual period, fatigue, dehydration, heart arrythmia
Panic attacks are often mistaken as what?
Heart attacks
When would you use 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts?
someone is conscious and choking
Name one of the rules to follow when taking prescription drugs
Only take what is prescribed to you, only take the recommended dosage, do not mix with other substances, don't share medication
What is the main function of the muscular system?
Control body movements
describe the symptoms of bulimia
binge eating followed by purging, overly concerned with body weight or shape, secretive about eating, erosion of tooth enamel, weight fluctuations
What are the characteristics of bipolar disorder?
Extreme mood swings (mania and depression)
List 3 common high risk behaviors for teens
texting and driving, binge drinking, illegal, drugs, taking others rx drugs, risky sexual practices, etc
Explain the multiplier effect
Effect of combining alcohol + other drug is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each substance