General Information
This was the main disease the slides focused on
What is Cancer
An illiness that can be caused by nutritional related illness defined as feelings of severe low spirits and dejection.
What is Depression
A sign of cancer defined by constant Head pain.
What are persistent headaches
This is what the "C" stands for
Change in bowel or bladder habits
You should do this rather than use a tanning bed
What is get a spray tan
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, how many deaths each year are related to unhealthy eating and inactivity?
310,000 to 580,000
Nutritional related illness defined as the state or condition of being very fat or overweight.
What is Obesity
A sign of cancer that is defined as eating less
What is unexplained weight loss / loss of appetite
This is what the "U" stands for
What is Unusual bleeding or discharge
You should do this to your skin once a month
What is Conduct monthly skin self-exams
This is a common risk factor for developing cancer (Hint overweight)
What is obesity
nutritional related illness that occurs when the body doesn't use insulin properly, resulting in high blood sugar levels
What is Type 2 Diabetes
Sign of cancer that resembles flu like conditions
What is Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting
This is what the "T" stands for
What is Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
This is a bad idea when it comes to the use of sunscreen (HINT think of the seasons and when you use it)
What is Use sunscreen only in summer
This is one of the challenges scientists face regarding diet and cancer
What is It is difficult to determine the impact of diet on cancer risk
This is a nutritional related illness that is a general term for a variety of conditions that affect the heart's structure and function
What is Heart Disease
Sign of cancer that has to do with body temperature
What is Persistent low-grade fever, either constant or intermittent
This is what the "O" stands for
What is Obvious change in wart or mole
This is the type of cancer specifically mentioned as being linked to tanning bed use
What is Malignant melanoma
This is the significance of understanding the signs of cancer
To seek early detection and treatment
This is a nutritional related illness, the fancy term is Hyper Tension.
What is High Blood Pressure
Sign of cancer that is characterized by getting sick due to the same thing occurring multiple times
What is Repeated instances of infection
This is what the "I" stands for
What is Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
This is the percentage increase in risk associated with using tanning beds more than once a month
What is 55%