Unit 1- Nutrition & healthy eating
The vegetarian diet.
What does the immune system do?
Helps to protect us from disease and illness
What are hormones? What are some examples of hormones?
Hormones are chemicals that effect how the body funtions.
Melatonin, Growth hormone, Oxytocin, Thyroxin, Adrenaline, Cortisol , Insulin, Estrogen, & Testosterone
What do Stimulants do to your body?
It speeds up the process of the brain and body.
What are the 6 essential nutrients
Water, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
What are 3 types of Autoimmune diseases?
Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, Psoriasis
What is the difference between consent and harassment?
Consent is permission to do something. Harassment is aggressive pressure or intimidation to do something against their wishes.
Depressants slow down the body and brain.
Why do people mainly follow the Kosher diet?
For religion (Jewish), tradition, or just to be cleaner & more nutritious.
What are 3 types of lifestyle diseases?
Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Chronic Lung Disease, Stroke, Obesity
What is the reproductive system? What can it do?
The reproductive system allows for reproduction.
It can: produce reproductive cells, release hormones, allow the fertilization and creation of a baby, and allows breastfeeding.
What type of drug is Cocaine? (Ex, Depressant, opioid)
Stimulant
What foods contain vitamin A? (name at least 3)
Dark green leafy vegetables, milk and other dairy products, carrots, apricots, liver, and eggs.
What is an example for each type of exercise? (Aerobic, Muscle/Bone strengthening, & Flexibility)
Aerobic- Biking, running/walking, swimming, or any other activity that increases your heart rate
Muscle/Bone strengthening- Dynamic sports, jumping rope, climbing & other resistance exercises
Flexibility- Dance, gymnastics, & yoga
What can you do to prevent an STD? (sexually transmited disease)
Abstinence from sexual behaviors, get tested before hand, use condoms, and only engage with one partner.
Whats the difference between inpatient and outpatient therapy?
outpatient therapy is someone who lives independently but still goes to a therapist/counselor on a regular basis, whereas someone in inpatient therapy is under 24-7 care.
What is the primary function of minerals
Helps bones grow, muscles function, and aid the nervous systems activity
What are Antibodies & what do they do?
They are protective proteins produced by your immune system & They remove bacteria, fungi, viruses and toxins
What is in the endocrine system? At least 3. (Ex. pancreas)
Brain, thymus, Thyroid, Adrenal gland, Ovaries, and testes. (As well as the pancreas, but I already kind of gave that to you.)
What's the difference between physical and mental addictions?
Physical addiction is when your body becomes dependent on a substance, whereas Mental addiction is a desire for something, usually emotionally based.