NSC-150 Final Exam Study Guide
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1. Define the various dimen- Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Environmental
sions of wellness.
2. What are some reputable .org, .gov, or peer reviewed articles.
sources for health infor-
mation?
3. health benefits of car- Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and
diorespiratory fitness other diseases
4. appropriate % max heart 60-80% of maximum heart rate will bring improvement
rate for improvement in
cardiorespiratory fitness
5. the guidelines for physi- 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1 ¼ - 2 ½ hours of vigorous
cal activity for Americans intensity
6. the major benefits of Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of injury, stronger mus-
muscular fitness cles and bones
7. How are nutrients are ab- Mouth to Esophagus to Stomach to Small Intestine to Large Intestine
sorbed through the di- to Anus
gestive process (General
pathway through the GI
tract) digestive functions
of pancreas, liver, and gall
bladder,
8. Where are most nutrients small intestine
absorbed?
9. Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and
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Describe the functions of fat for other purposes
the six major categories Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients
of nutrients. and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reac-
tions, and coordinates bodily functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and development.
Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing,
regulates body temp.
10. For all- kcal/g, absorbed Carb- 4/G
form Protein- 4/G
Fat- 9/G
11. recommendations of var- Whole grains are the healthiest types of carbohydrates
ious types of carbohy-
drates (ie. whole grains,
sugar, fiber)
12. Why is fiber important in Fiber is indigestible as it helps keep the digestive system healthy
the diet?
13. the relationship of carbs Digestive system breaks down carbs to glucose and with diabetes you
to type 2 diabetes are unable to breakdown glucose without insulin.
14. saturated fat foods used for energy and other functions if consumed in excess than will
clog arteries
15. essential fatty acids regulates blood pressure, immune responses and liver function. Also
helps with blood clotting and breaking down cholesterol
16.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hixrqt
1. Define the various dimen- Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Environmental
sions of wellness.
2. What are some reputable .org, .gov, or peer reviewed articles.
sources for health infor-
mation?
3. health benefits of car- Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and
diorespiratory fitness other diseases
4. appropriate % max heart 60-80% of maximum heart rate will bring improvement
rate for improvement in
cardiorespiratory fitness
5. the guidelines for physi- 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1 ¼ - 2 ½ hours of vigorous
cal activity for Americans intensity
6. the major benefits of Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of injury, stronger mus-
muscular fitness cles and bones
7. How are nutrients are ab- Mouth to Esophagus to Stomach to Small Intestine to Large Intestine
sorbed through the di- to Anus
gestive process (General
pathway through the GI
tract) digestive functions
of pancreas, liver, and gall
bladder,
8. Where are most nutrients small intestine
absorbed?
9. Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and
1/5
, NSC-150 Final Exam Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hixrqt
Describe the functions of fat for other purposes
the six major categories Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients
of nutrients. and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reac-
tions, and coordinates bodily functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and development.
Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing,
regulates body temp.
10. For all- kcal/g, absorbed Carb- 4/G
form Protein- 4/G
Fat- 9/G
11. recommendations of var- Whole grains are the healthiest types of carbohydrates
ious types of carbohy-
drates (ie. whole grains,
sugar, fiber)
12. Why is fiber important in Fiber is indigestible as it helps keep the digestive system healthy
the diet?
13. the relationship of carbs Digestive system breaks down carbs to glucose and with diabetes you
to type 2 diabetes are unable to breakdown glucose without insulin.
14. saturated fat foods used for energy and other functions if consumed in excess than will
clog arteries
15. essential fatty acids regulates blood pressure, immune responses and liver function. Also
helps with blood clotting and breaking down cholesterol
16.
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