Modifiable Risk Factors in Lifestyle Diseases

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What is the primary source of energy for the body?

Vitamins

Carbohydrates (correct)

Proteins

Fats

Eustress is a negative type of stress that can harm your health.

False

Name one disease associated with an unhealthy lifestyle.

Cardiovascular disease

____ foods are high in nutrients and antioxidants that help promote healthy skin.

Glow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is known as a benign type of cancer?

Benign Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of stressors with their descriptions:

Financial Stressors = Pressures related to money and finances Physical Stressors = Stressors that affect the body directly Psychological Stressors = Related to thoughts and mental processes Environmental Stressors = Stressors related to surroundings or living conditions Signup and view all the answers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can develop over time and involves damage to lung tissue.

True Signup and view all the answers

A sedentary lifestyle occurs when an individual has a lack of ____ activity.

regular Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of tobacco product?

Over-the-counter tobacco products Signup and view all the answers

Nicotine is a non-addictive substance found in tobacco plants.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are carcinogens?

Toxic substances that cause cancer. Signup and view all the answers

_________ is a sticky, brown substance formed when tobacco is burned.

Tar Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of smoke with their definitions:

Mainstream Smoke = Smoke inhaled directly into the smoker’s lungs Side stream Smoke = Smoke given off by the burning end of a tobacco product Third-hand Smoke = Smoke residue that attaches to clothes and surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What principle of good nutrition refers to eating different types of food?

Variety Signup and view all the answers

The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 is a law that only addresses the sale of non-combustible tobacco products.

False Signup and view all the answers

What do poor dietary habits refer to?

Not eating enough healthy food and having imbalanced food consumption. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modifiable Risk Factors and Lifestyle Diseases

Modifiable risk factors are bad habits that can be changed through lifestyle choices.
Non-communicable diseases are non-infectious illnesses that can be inherited or developed based on lifestyle.
Smoking involves inhaling and exhaling smoke from a burning substance (typically tobacco).
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before use in cigars, cigarettes, or pipes.

Types of Tobacco Products

Electronic tobacco products simulate smoking; they use batteries, heating elements, and e-liquids.
Combustible tobacco products are burned to produce smoke.
Non-combustible tobacco products do not involve burning.

Components of Tobacco Smoke

Tar is a sticky, brown substance formed when tobacco burns; it is a carcinogen (cancer-causing substance).
Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical in tobacco.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns.

Types of Smoke

Mainstream smoke is inhaled directly into the smoker's lungs.
Sidestream smoke is released from the burning end of the product and from exhaled smoke.
Thirdhand smoke refers to residue on surfaces (hair, clothing, etc.) from tobacco smoke.

Tobacco Regulation Act

R.A. 9211 is a Philippine law regulating tobacco packaging, use, sale, distribution, and advertising.

Poor Dietary Habits

Poor dietary habits involve inadequate healthy food intake, excessive consumption of unhealthy food, and drinks, also affecting overall well-being.
Dietary habits reflect the usual food choices of individuals.

Principles of Good Nutrition

Adequacy: Consuming enough nutrients for normal body function.
Balance: Correct nutrient combinations with proper proportions.
Variety: Consuming different food types within food groups.

Food Groups

Carbohydrates: The body's primary energy source.
Proteins and Dairy: Essential for growth.
Fruits and Vegetables: Rich in nutrients and antioxidants.

Sedentary Lifestyle

A lifestyle characterized by lack of regular physical activity.
Barriers to being physically active include lack of time, lack of motivation, and health issues.

Diseases Associated with Unhealthy Lifestyle

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Philippines.
Cancer is an uncontrolled cell growth that can be malignant (invasive and harmful) or benign (non-invasive).
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce or effectively use insulin.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects lung air passages.
Emphysema involves damage to lung tissue.

Stress Management and Types of Stressors

Stress is a natural human response to challenges.
Eustress is positive stress; distress is negative stress.
Types of stressors include Financial (money), Physical (bodily), Psychological (thoughts), Social (interactions), and Life Transitions (major life changes).

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Description

This quiz explores modifiable risk factors and their impact on lifestyle diseases, particularly focusing on tobacco use and its associated products. You'll learn about the harmful components in tobacco smoke and how various tobacco products function. Test your knowledge on how lifestyle choices can affect health outcomes.