(Not Jeopardy format) Which is best when it comes to keeping your immune system strong? Supplements, Herbs, vitamins, phytochemicals or adequate nutrition?
Adequate nutrition
100
(Not Jeopardy format) Risk factors pertain to which type of disease: Infectious or Chronic.
Chronic disease
100
This organ repairs itself with scar tissue damaging it's ability to function.
What is the heart?
100
(Not Jeopardy) Name 3 risk factors for HTN.
Obesity, Age, genetics, lack of exercise, poor diet high in sodium.
100
How nutrients influence genes
What is Nutrigenomics
200
White blood cells increase in this type of immune response. (There may also be swelling and pain).
What is acute inflammation?
200
(Not Jeopardy) Name the 3 major disease risk factors.
Genetics, Environmental and Behavioral.
200
Weak, light headedness and shoulder pain are all symptoms of...
What is a heart attack?
200
Limiting your calorie intake can help prevent which disease?
What is cancer.
200
How genes will respond to nutrition.
What is nutrigenetics?
300
This immune response happens over time and harms tissues.
What is chronic inflammation?
300
What lab value (or measurement) is associated with decreased risk of Cardiovascular disease when above 60?
What is HDL?
300
This term means: "hardening of the arteries".
What is atherosclerosis?
300
(Not Jeopardy format) Obesity increases risk for female cancers due to what hormone?
Estrogen
300
Genetic material inside a cell.
What is Genome?
400
These are released by the immune system in response to inflammation in the body but may lead to plaque build up.
What are macrophages?
400
This fat should account for less than 1% of total dietary intake for the day
What is trans fat
400
These fats oppose blood clot formation and can reduce risk of CVD.
What are Omega 3's
400
Other than salt, what other minerals are known to improve HTN?
What are potassium and calcium
400
Proteins and other molecules that regulate expression of genes
What is Epigenome?
500
Skin and body lining become thinner as well as the lining of the digestive tract resulting in lowered immune strength due to this.
What is malnutrition?
500
This fat will decrease risk of heart disease and is liquid at room temperature.
What is unsaturated fat?
500
(Not jeopardy)- Systolic blood pressure should be ____ and Diastolic should be ____ (or lower) to reduce risk of CVD
What is 120/80
500
Alternative treatment that may include yoga, herbs or acupuncture to help cancer patients
What is Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
500
Variations of a single molecule in a DNA strand that can be influenced by diet