Chronic Diz Review
Name 3 foods associated with high cholesterol
Red meat, butter, processed meats, cheese, fried foods, cream.
Name 3 activities in which you can practice mindfulness
Anything! Reading, writing, walking, singing, dancing, yoga, sitting.
What is a Chronic disease?
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.
What is self-acceptance
Self-acceptance is defined as “an individual's acceptance of all of their attributes, positive or negative. When we're self-accepting, we embrace every part of ourselves, not just the “positive” things! Self-acceptance is unconditional—you can recognize weaknesses, but still fully accept yourself.
what is the #1 Chronic disease in the US?
Heart Disease (CAD, heart attack, arythmia)
Name 2 healthy habits which can greatly improve your sleep hygiene
routine (waking/sleeping at same time), limiting caffeine late in the day, limiting screen time 2 hours before bed, relaxing mentally/physically before sleep, using white/brown noise or black out curtains
What is "Diabetes"?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.
What are 2 barriers to self-acceptance?
Guilt, shame, trauma, negative thoughts, negative core beliefs, dissociation, judgement, anxiety, worry of others approval, unrealistic social expectations
What is the major cause of CAD Coronary Heart Disease?
Cholesterol Plaques
What is the recommended physical movement for 1 week?
30 min a day of moderate exercise for 5 days a week.
How do you calculate your maximum heart rate?
220-age = maximum heart rate
What is a body scan?
A body scan is a specific meditative practice which focuses attention on the physical body and it's sensations, or thoughts/feelings associated with that particular part of physical body.
What are the 3 major macronutrients?
Proteins, carbs, fats
Name 2 physiological effects of sleep deprivation?
Lack of focus/mental acuity, immunosuppression, insulin uptake/sensitivity
A BMI 25 to <30 may be overweight
A BMI 30 or higher may be obese
Overweight person may have excess muscle, bone, fat, or water weight.
While an obese person has excessive body fat.
Name 2 ways you can practice self-acceptance?
List 2 simple carbohydrates and 1 complex carbohydrate
Simple: Glucose, fructose, galactose, motlose, sucrose, lactose.
Complex; Starch, dextrins, cellulose
What is a "target heart rate"
Target heart rate during moderate intensity activities is about 50-70% of maximum heart rate, while during vigorous physical activity it’s about 70-85% of maximum.
Name 2 comorbidities of obesity
Diabetes, CAD, Fatty liver, osteoarthritis, hypertension, high blood pressure
Health at Every Size
HAES emphasizes having respect for and empowering persons in bodies of all sizes. It promotes health policies that give better access to care and reduces weight stigma.