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Diabetes
Nutrition
Self-care
Exercise
100
Does eating sugar cause diabetes? Yes or No?
Diabetes is not caused by only one thing. Other contributing factors are diet, self-care, inactivity, obesity and smoking.
100
Does the body make these nutrients: vitamin b, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, calcium? Yes or No
No, we need to eat foods enriched with these nutrients for optimal health and nutrition.
100
How many hours of sleep do you need per night?
Recommend 8 hours per night.
100
How many hours of exercise do youth aged 12- 17 years need per day?
What is: 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day.
200
Which type of diabetes is insulin dependent?
What is : type 1 diabetes
200
How many servings of fruit and vegetables do you need per day?
What is: 7 to 8 servings for ages 14 to 18.
200
What is stress?
An external or internal force which causes the body to be upset.
200
Name an exercise which builds endurance.
What is: cycling, walking, dancing, continuous swimming, skating.
300
Name one symptom of diabetes?
What is : excessive thirst, hunger, frequent urination, blurry eye sight, feeling tired.
300
A good strategy for healthy eating is to fill 1/2 your plate with this type of food?
What is: Vegetables i.e. broccoli
300
Name two negative effects of stress on the body?
1. Decreases the bodies immune system making the body more susceptible to disease and infection. 2. Raises blood pressure and heart rate.
300
What type of exercise maintains healthy muscles and bones?
What is: resistance exercises such as weight/strength training, climbing stairs, hiking, heavy yard work.
400
What helps prevent type 2 diabetes?
What is: increased physical activity, healthy diet, reduce stress, non-smoker
400
Name a healthy type of food that is a carbohydrate?
What is: a banana, milk, whole grain/wheat bread
400
Name three ways to reduce stress?
What is: deep breathing, refocusing on something which makes you happy, exercise, yoga, meditation, journaling.
400
Give two examples of exercise which are inexpensive?
What is: walking, running, tennis at local community court, bicycling, swimming, dancing.