Diabetes
Diabetes impacts the body's ability to do what?
Metabolize glucose
Define cancer.
A disease where cells in the body grow abnormally, often creating tumors that can grow aggressively and damage the body.
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What does insulin do?
Helps transport glucose into cells to be used for energy
What are 2 strategies to lower the risk of getting cancer?
Regular exercise, eating a healthy diet
Is COPD considered curable?
No, it is not considered curable
Yes.
Describe what type 1 diabetes is.
The pancreas does not make enough (or any) insulin
What age group is cancer most common in?
Older adults
By 2023, COPD is estimated to be what ranking (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) of severity of the leading cause of death worldwide?
3rd
Can certified personal trainers provide general nutritional information to clients?
Yes.
Describe what type 2 diabetes is.
Body still produces insulin but it is not used properly by cells.
76%
COPD is the umbrella term used for chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by what 3 things?
Increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function
Can certified personal trainers have clients that have not been medically cleared for excercise?
No.
Give the definition of insulin resistance.
When excess insulin continually tries to deliver glucose to cells that already have more than they can use and the cells stop responding to it.
It is estimated that around ____% to ____% of cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors and implementing existing evidence based prevention strategies.
30%-50%
Give 2 examples of COPD
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis
What are the 4 components of the NASM code of conduct?
Professionalism, confidentiality, legal and ethical, business practice