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What is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, represented by the top number in a blood pressure reading?
What is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, represented by the top number in a blood pressure reading?
What is the disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese, resulting in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation?
What is the disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese, resulting in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation?
What is the recommended daily caloric intake that the Nutrition Facts Label is based on?
What is the recommended daily caloric intake that the Nutrition Facts Label is based on?
What is the most important nutrient, without which the body cannot survive more than a few days?
What is the most important nutrient, without which the body cannot survive more than a few days?
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What is the term for the addition of nutrients to food where they are not naturally present?
What is the term for the addition of nutrients to food where they are not naturally present?
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What is the primary cause of death for teenagers?
What is the primary cause of death for teenagers?
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What lifestyle choice is a major risk factor for developing high blood pressure?
What lifestyle choice is a major risk factor for developing high blood pressure?
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What is the purpose of a vaccination?
What is the purpose of a vaccination?
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Which of the following foods is typically low in saturated fat?
Which of the following foods is typically low in saturated fat?
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What is considered a high blood pressure reading?
What is considered a high blood pressure reading?
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Study Notes
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- BAC is closely linked to alcohol content consumed.
Teenage Health Risks
- Motor vehicle accidents are often the leading cause of death for teenagers.
Factors Contributing to High Blood Pressure
- Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress can lead to high blood pressure.
Vaccination and Immunity
- Vaccination using a weakened or dead pathogen provides immunity by stimulating the body's immune response to produce antibodies.
Fad Diets
- Examples of fad diets include the Atkins Diet, the Paleo Diet, the Grapefruit Diet, and the Keto Diet.
Saturated Fat
- Foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and whole grains are typically low in saturated fat.
Breast Exams
- Females should perform a breast self-exam once a month.
Testicular Exams
- Testicular exams are important for early detection of testicular cancer, which is most common among young men.
Blood Pressure
- A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high.
- The top number in a blood pressure reading represents systolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
Driver Education
- The state of Georgia mandates completion of a driver education course for teens seeking a driver's license.
Effects of Alcohol on Driving
- Consuming alcohol impairs cognitive and motor functions, increasing the risk of accidents and impaired driving ability.
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese, resulting in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation.
Heart Disease Risk Factors
- Major factors contributing to heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and unhealthy diet.
Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy and radiation are treatments for cancer.
Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Heart Disease
- Factors such as age, family history, and genetics cannot be controlled but may contribute to heart disease risk.
Vegetarian Diets
- A person on a vegetarian diet may have trouble eating enough protein or certain vitamins like B12 and D.
Nutrition Labels
- The recommended daily allowance is based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- The first thing to look at on a Nutrition Label is the serving size and servings per container.
- Raw fruits, vegetables, and certain raw meats do not have Nutrition Facts Labels.
Food Fortification and Enrichment
- The addition of nutrients to food where they are not naturally present is called fortification.
- A food in which nutrients lost in processing have been added back is called enriched.
Protein and Body Repair
- Protein is the nutrient that helps repair the body.
Weight Loss
- The healthiest way to lose weight...
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Description
This quiz assesses knowledge on various health-related topics, including Blood Alcohol Concentration, leading causes of death for teenagers, and factors contributing to high blood pressure.
