Infectious Disease
What is a communicable/infectious disease?
A disease that is transmitted from one organism to another.
Define lifestyle/non-communicable diseases?
A disease that is not transmitted by another person or living organism.
What is an empty calorie?
Very little nutritional value.
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
Breakdown food and absorb nutrients
How many hours of sleep should teens get on average?
8 hours
What is the purpose of antibiotics?
To kill off bacteria
What are the top 2 killers of adults in the US?
CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)
Cancer
What is the body/brains main source of energy?
Glucose/Carbohydrates
What is the purpose of the urinary/excretory system?
To filter waste and fluids.
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What is the best way to break the chain of infection?
Wash your hands
What is the most common sign of a heart attack?
Pain in the chest/left arm.
Why is saturated fat bad for you?
Raises cholesterol levels, mainly LDL.
This system transports fluids, oxygen and other nutrients throughout your body.
Cardiovascular system
What is the most important nutrient that we should have every day?
Water
What is the body's first line of defense?
Define the 2 different type of tumors.
Malignant- Cancerous and can spread throughout the body
Benign- Non-cancerous, not harmful, cannot spread
The WORST kind of fat is?
Trans Fat
This system helps to protect your inner organs.
Skeletal
List 3 controllable risk factors:
Smoking, drinking, diet, exercise
Name the 6 links to the chain of infection.
1. Pathogen
2. Reservoir
3. Place of exit
4. Method of Transmission
5. Port of Entry
6. Susceptible host
Define the 2 different types of diabetes.
Type 1- Body produces little to no insulin, typically born with.
Type 2- Body becomes insulin resistant, typically associated with poor lifestyle choices.
How many calories per gram are in each of the following:
Fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
9, 4, 4, 0, 0, 0
This body systems purpose is designed to help fight off infections and diseases.
Lymphatic/immune system
List 3 different non-controllable risk factors:
Hereditary, age, gender