What are the components of a healthy diet? correct answers -less than 10% calories from
saturated fatty acids
-include fiber
-less than 2,300 mg sodium
How do antioxidants affect the aging process? correct answers -may reverse/forestall some of the
negative effects of the aging process
What do carbohydrates provide for the body? correct answers -only energy source used by brain
cells
Definition: Protein correct answers -synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease
-helps manufacture blood, enzymes, hormones
What do lipids do for the body? correct answers -insulates the body against changes in body
temperature
-protects underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber
Vegetarians must combine different foods to ensure they provide all the ______ _______
_______ . correct answers -essential amino acids
What are the nutritional recommendations to help prevent certain cancers? correct answers -eat a
variety of fruits, veggies, lean meats, and fish
-consume foods with adequate starch and fiber
-limit sugar intake
,What part of a nutrition label should people with high blood pressure pay most attention to?
correct answers -cholesterol ratio (compared to daily calories, 1:2)
What do people with high self-esteem do? correct answers -take reasonable risks
-solve problems
-nurture themselves
-confront frightening things
What are some signs of childhood depression? correct answers -inappropriate guilt
-inability to concentrate
-thoughts of suicide
What are the common symptoms of stress? correct answers -smoking more often
-stuttering momentarily
-acting impulsively
-grinding teeth
What are some tips to manage stress? correct answers -eat healthy food
-get sufficient sleep
-learn time management skills
How do peer relationships change during emotional development? correct answers -friends
become increasingly important as child ages
How should you help someone through the stages of grieving? correct answers -be a good
listener
-encourage self care
-provide practical help
,-make contact
What are some signs of anorexia? correct answers -compulsive behavior
-intense fear of weight gain
-low self image
What are some signs of bulimia? correct answers -erosion of tooth enamel
-throat abrasions
-unusual swelling of cheeks and jaw
-calluses on the knuckles
What are some signs of a binge eating disorder? correct answers -clinical obesity
-compulsive overeating without purging
What is the most common emotional response to terminal illness? correct answers -denial
What is the job of the integumentary system? correct answers -forms a protective barrier
-regulates body temperature
What is the job of the central nervous system? correct answers -regulates muscle coordination
-controls blood pressure
-regulates thirst and hunger
-regulates body temperature
What are some symptoms of the common cold? correct answers -obstructed breathing
-teary eyes
, What diseases are classified as infectious? correct answers -cholera
-HIV/AIDS
-mononucleosis
What diseases are classified as non-infectious? correct answers -asthma
-emphysema
-Parkinson's Disease
What are some of the physical changes that happen during a normal aging process? correct
answers -thinning of the epidermal layers
-decreased manual dexterity
-ocular degeneration
What is a common symptom of myopia? correct answers -blurred distance vision
What part of the ear does loud noise damage? correct answers -hair cells
What does UV radiation do to the human body? correct answers -causes skin cancer
-suppresses the immune system
-cause cataracts
-premature aging of the skin
How do you maintain good dental hygiene? correct answers -brushing teeth after meals
-flossing daily
-using fluoride toothpaste
How do you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? correct answers -preform stretching exercises