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Define homeostasis.
Stabilized functioning of the body at rest.
For a person who may not eat meat, what are two (2) examples of protein alternatives?
Beans, legumes, tofu, nuts/seeds, etc...
A BMI of 31 falls into what classification?
Obese
This animal is the only one without vocal chords
Giraffe
What are the three (3) stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
The heart is made up of ____ chambers.
4
This is the term for a duel between three people.
a Truel
Diabetes refers to a disrupted interaction with which hormone in the body?
Insulin
What role do macronutrients play?
Energy production/availability, body function, etc.
What are two practical benefits of using the bioelectrical impedance to measure body fat percentage?
Answers will vary.
Cost effective, non-invasive.
This individual was named as Forbes "Youngest self-made Billionaire" in 2019
Kylie Jenner
Define eustress and provide an example.
"Good Stress"... answers will vary
What are two (2) controllable factors that exist with respect to cardiovascular disease?
Nutrition, Physical Activity, etc...
This country has the most natural lakes.
Canada
This is considered the body's largest organ.
Skin
What role do micronutrients play?
Vitamins = body function, hormone regulation, etc.
Minerals = Vitamin synthesis, body structure, etc.
Waist/Hip, Skinfold, DEXA, BodPod, Hydrostatic Weighing, etc.
Which of Newton's Laws states that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction"?
Newton's 3rd Law
Which hormones are secreted during the stress response?
Adrenals (EPI, Nor-EPI)
Cortisol
Cardiovascular Disease does not always first appear as a heart attack. What are 3 of the various forms of Cardiovascular Disease?
Hypertension, CHD, Angina pectoris, Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Failure, Stroke, etc...
It is likely that this individual's "only wish (this year)" was to be freed from a most "toxic" family controversy.
Britney Spears
Describe the Contemplation stage of the Transtheoretical behavior system.
Nutritionists use a tool called the ____________________ __________________ to rank on a scale of 1 to 100 the rates at which different types of foods break down in the human digestive system and release glucose into the blood.
Glycemic Index
What is considered the gold standard for body fat assessment?
DEXA
This NFL team was the only team to go undefeated for an entire season AND win the Super Bowl.
Extra 200 pts. if you can name the year.
Miami Dolphins (1972)
As college students, encounters with potentially stressful situations will become increasingly frequent. What are possible external sources of stress?
Answers will vary
What are two early signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease?
High BP, High CHOL, High TRI, Obesity, Physical Inactivity, etc...
The unicorn is the national animal of this country
Scotland
FITT principle is made of these 4 components
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
When reading food labels what are some of the important components to consider?
Macronutrients, serving sizes, kCals, etc...
Obesity carries with it not only significant health risks, but an impact on day-to-day quality of life. What are 3 key hereditary, demographic, or lifestyle factors that contribute to obesity?
Genetics, physical activity, nutrition, socioeconomic status, familial influence, hormonal fluctuations, etc...
This is measured in "mickeys"
The speed of a computer mouse
Identify 4 healthy coping strategies you can use to combat stress.
Exercise, eat healthy, sleep, downshift, manage time, manage finances, social support, breathing exercises, meditation, etc...
Which character from "The Office" experiences a heart attack after Dwight starts a fire drill in the Office?
Stanley Hudson
Iceland has diverted roads to avoid disturbing communities of this species
Elves