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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral sign of stress?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral sign of stress?
The exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is the initial response to stress.
The exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is the initial response to stress.
False
What adaptive coping strategy involves directly confronting and preventing stress?
What adaptive coping strategy involves directly confronting and preventing stress?
Adaptive coping
In the _______ stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, the body responds with a 'fight or flight' reaction.
In the _______ stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, the body responds with a 'fight or flight' reaction.
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Match the coping strategies with their definitions:
Match the coping strategies with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of maladaptive coping?
Which of the following is an example of maladaptive coping?
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What is the ideal time to eat a carbohydrate-rich meal before exercising?
What is the ideal time to eat a carbohydrate-rich meal before exercising?
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Eustress is a negative form of stress that adversely affects performance.
Eustress is a negative form of stress that adversely affects performance.
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Positive coping strategies can include humor and seeking support from friends.
Positive coping strategies can include humor and seeking support from friends.
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What is one relaxation method mentioned for managing stress?
What is one relaxation method mentioned for managing stress?
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What is glycogen primarily used for in the body?
What is glycogen primarily used for in the body?
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Proper food intake during exercise can increase ______ and performance.
Proper food intake during exercise can increase ______ and performance.
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor nutrition?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor nutrition?
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Match the following stress types with their descriptions:
Match the following stress types with their descriptions:
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The process of achieving and maintaining an individual's desired weight is known as ______.
The process of achieving and maintaining an individual's desired weight is known as ______.
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Name one common physical sign of stress.
Name one common physical sign of stress.
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What type of diabetes is characterized by the body's dependence on insulin due to little or no insulin production?
What type of diabetes is characterized by the body's dependence on insulin due to little or no insulin production?
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Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce insulin at all.
Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce insulin at all.
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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
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______ is a mineral that helps transport oxygen through the bloodstream.
______ is a mineral that helps transport oxygen through the bloodstream.
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Match the following vitamins with their primary functions:
Match the following vitamins with their primary functions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of nutrients?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of nutrients?
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Eating unhealthy food is one of the recommended ways to prevent lifestyle diseases.
Eating unhealthy food is one of the recommended ways to prevent lifestyle diseases.
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What is the main source of energy in the human diet?
What is the main source of energy in the human diet?
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Which of the following is a primary reason why people smoke?
Which of the following is a primary reason why people smoke?
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Second-hand smoke is less harmful than first-hand smoke.
Second-hand smoke is less harmful than first-hand smoke.
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What are the three types of smoke associated with smoking?
What are the three types of smoke associated with smoking?
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__________ is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.
__________ is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.
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What is a malignant tumor?
What is a malignant tumor?
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Match the following diseases with their descriptions:
Match the following diseases with their descriptions:
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Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of fat deposits in the arteries.
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of fat deposits in the arteries.
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The usual choices of food that people make are referred to as __________.
The usual choices of food that people make are referred to as __________.
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Study Notes
Non-Communicable Diseases
- Leading causes of death in the Philippines
- Can be inherited or developed
Smoking
- Tar: Sticky substance accumulating in the respiratory system
- Nicotine: Highly addictive chemical increasing heart rate
- Carbon Monoxide: Colorless, odorless gas, increasing the heart's workload to supply oxygen
- Mainstream Smoke: Smoke inhaled and exhaled from cigarettes
- Secondhand Smoke: Smoke exhaled by smokers, harmful
- Thirdhand Smoke: Attached to the smokers' hair and clothing
- Reasons people smoke: Peer pressure, curiosity, stress relief, cultural norms, marketing, advertisements, addiction
Poor Dietary Habits
- Dietary Habits: Typical food choices
- Adequacy: Moderate amounts of nutrients
- Balance: Proper combinations of nutrients
- Variety: Consuming different food types
Sedentary Lifestyle
- Occurs when a person lacks recommended levels of physical activity
Cardiovascular Disease
- Disease of the heart and blood vessels
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Types:
- Arteriosclerosis: Hardening and thickening of arteries
- Atherosclerosis: Fat deposits hardening to form plaque
- Coronary Heart Disease: Narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries
- Heart Attack: Cardiac muscle failure due to lack of blood flow
- Angina Pectoris: Chest pain from narrowed coronary arteries
- Rheumatic Fever: Immune system attack on the heart, causing weakness and valve damage
- Heart Rhythm Abnormalities/Arrhythmia: Irregular heart rhythm
- Congestive Heart Failure: Inability to pump blood at the normal capacity
Cancer
- Disease of uncontrolled cell division
- Malignant tumors are cancerous, destroying body tissues
- Benign tumors are not cancerous, do not invade other tissues.
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Major categories:
- Carcinoma: Invasive malignant tumor
- Sarcoma: Connective tissue cancer
- Lymphoma: White blood cell cancer
- Leukemia: Bone marrow cancer
Diabetes
- Body struggles to produce or effectively use insulin
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Types:
- Type 1: Insulin-dependent, body produces little or no insulin
- Type 2: Non-insulin dependent, body produces insulin but cells cannot use it
- Gestational Diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes interrupting insulin response
Chronic Respiratory Disease
- Occurs in the airways and lungs
Nutrients
- Important for body function
- Six types of nutrients: Water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
- Macronutrients: Needed in large amounts (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water)
- Micronutrients: Needed in small amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Water, Vitamins, and Minerals
- Water: Waste removal, temperature regulation
- Vitamin A: Healthy skin, bones, teeth, hair, vision
- Vitamin B: Energy production
- Vitamin B6: Glycogen breakdown to glucose, hemoglobin production
- Vitamin B12: Red blood cell maintenance
- Vitamin E & C: Infection resistance, oxidative damage protection
- Folate: Red blood cell formation, protein production
- Iron: Body metabolism, oxygen transport, anemia prevention
- Calcium: Bone and teeth maintenance, nerve and muscle function, blood clotting
- Zinc: Immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing
- Glucose: Simple sugar, energy source
- Glycogen: Stored sugar in liver and muscle for energy
Before, During, and After Exercise
- Food before exercise provides energy
- Carbohydrates consumed 3-4 hours before exercise are ideal
- Exercise increases endurance with proper food intake during
- Replenishing glycogen stores is vital after exercise
Eating Habits and Weight Control
- Individual's food consumption pattern
- Weight control is about achieving and maintaining the desired weight
- Reflecting, replacing, reinforcing unhealthy eating habits
Stress
- Body's response to unpleasant events
- Types:
- Eustress: Positive stress promoting health
- Distress: Negative stress causing harm
- Stressors: Events/situations causing stress
- Acute stress: Brief, occasional stress
- Cumulative stress: Built-up stress
- Symptoms of Chronic Stress:
- Physical: Muscle tension, headache, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, dry mouth, skin rash, nail biting
- Emotional: Anger, irritability, impatience, forgetfulness, negative thinking, excessive worrying, loss of interest, self-criticism
- Behavioral: Loss of appetite, overeating
Coping Strategies
- Adaptive Coping: Direct confrontation and prevention of stress.
- Maladaptive Coping: Counterproductive (alcohol or drugs abuse)
- Problem-solving Coping: Tackling issues
- Emotion-focused Coping: Addressing emotional well-being
- Active Coping: Recognizing and lessening adverse consequences
- Avoidant Coping: Ignoring the issue or problem
- Time Management
- Sharing with others
- Humour
- Seeking support
- Problem-solving
- Relaxation techniques (meditation, visualization)
- Adjusting expectations
- Venting
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Test your knowledge on non-communicable diseases, including their causes, effects, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and poor dietary habits. This quiz will explore the impact of cardiovascular diseases and sedentary lifestyles on health. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these critical health issues.