CHAPTER 8
What is stress?
State of emotional drain/strain or tension
What is weight cycling?
Loss and regain of body weight
what type of alcohol is found in an alcoholic drink?
Ethanol
Fats provide more than twice the energy of carbohydrates or ________.
Protiens
What is the bond or connection you have with other people called?
relationship
What are 5 things that cause stress?
Biological, environmental, cognitive or thinking, personal behavior, life situations
What are three things a doctor would prescribe a pregnant female in multivitamins?
Folate, Iron, Calcium
what is the dependence on alcohol called?
Alcoholism
What is nutrition?
The process by which the body takes in and uses food
______ is a statement in which a person describes how they feel by using the pronoun “I”.
"I" message
What are the four steps to help control chronic stress?
Engage in physical activity, look for support among your friends and family, find a hobby or activity that relaxes you, avoid using tobacco/alcohol/ drugs
What are 5 healthy ways to manage weight?
Target appropriate weight, set realistic goals, personalize your plan, put your goal and plan in writing, evaluate your progress
What do you call a person who is addicted to alcohol?
Alcoholic
What is the role of phosphorus in the body?
Phosphorus helps maintain the proper acid/base balance of blood
What are the three c’s?
communication, compromise,
cooperation
List 5 stress managing techniques.
Redirect your energy, relax and laugh, keep a positive outlook, seek out support, and express yourself
List 4 risky weight loss strategies and explain why they are bad for you.
Fad diets fail to give nutrients, liquid diets don't meet energy needs, fasting abstain from eating, diet pills suppress appetite
What are the three stages of alcoholism?
Craving, wanting it, Dependent, abuse/Addiction, can't stop.
What are the three roles proteins play throughout your lifetime?
Enzymes, hormones, antibodies
What are the four characteristics of a healthy relationship?
-mutual respect and consideration
-honesty
-dependability
-commitment
What are the three mental/emotional effects of stress on your health?
-difficulty concentrating
-mood swings
-risks of substance abuse
what are four healthy weight loss strategies (in the book)?
-eat 1700-1800 calories daily
-include your favorites in moderation
-eat a variety of low-calorie nutrient dense foods
-drink plenty of water
what are three factors that influence alcohol use?
-family
-media messages
What are the four environmental factors that influence food choices?
-family, friends, and peers
-cultural and ethnic backgrounds
-convenience and cost
-advertising
What are the four techniques for being an active listener?
-reflective listening
-clarifying
-encouraging
-empathizing