Non-Communicable Diseases Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral sign of stress?

  • Sleep problems
  • Negative thinking (correct)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Overeating
  • The exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is the initial response to stress.

    False

    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.

    <p>Alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the coping strategies with their definitions:

    <p>Time Management = Planning resources to reduce stress Emotion-focused coping = Nurturing emotional health during stress Avoidant Coping = Ignoring the issue Problem-solving = Identifying the problem source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of maladaptive coping?

    <p>Using alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal time to eat a carbohydrate-rich meal before exercising?

    <p>3-4 hours before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eustress is a negative form of stress that adversely affects performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Positive coping strategies can include humor and seeking support from friends.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one relaxation method mentioned for managing stress?

    <p>Progressive Relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is glycogen primarily used for in the body?

    <p>Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proper food intake during exercise can increase ______ and performance.

    <p>endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor nutrition?

    <p>Increased energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stress types with their descriptions:

    <p>Eustress = Positive stress that promotes growth Distress = Negative stress that is harmful Acute stress = Brief, intense stress Chronic stress = Prolonged and recurring stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of achieving and maintaining an individual's desired weight is known as ______.

    <p>weight control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one common physical sign of stress.

    <p>Muscle tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diabetes is characterized by the body's dependence on insulin due to little or no insulin production?

    <p>Type 1 Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce insulin at all.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

    <p>To regulate the utilization of glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is a mineral that helps transport oxygen through the bloodstream.

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following vitamins with their primary functions:

    <p>Vitamin A = Maintains healthy skin and aids vision Vitamin B = Important in energy production Vitamin C = Aids in skin formation and resistance to infection Vitamin E = Protects against oxidative damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of nutrients?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eating unhealthy food is one of the recommended ways to prevent lifestyle diseases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of energy in the human diet?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary reason why people smoke?

    <p>Stress Relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Second-hand smoke is less harmful than first-hand smoke.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of smoke associated with smoking?

    <p>Mainstream Smoke, Second Hand Smoke, Third Hand Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.

    <p>Cardiovascular Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a malignant tumor?

    <p>A cancerous tumor that destroys nearby tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their descriptions:

    <p>Arteriosclerosis = Condition where arteries harden and thicken Angina Pectoris = Chest pain due to inadequate oxygen Coronary Heart Disease = Narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries Benign Tumor = Non-cancerous tumor that does not invade other body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of fat deposits in the arteries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The usual choices of food that people make are referred to as __________.

    <p>Dietary Habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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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