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 (B)

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.

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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?

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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.

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

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What is one relaxation method mentioned for managing stress?

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What is glycogen primarily used for in the body?

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Proper food intake during exercise can increase ______ and performance.

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

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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 ______.

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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?

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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?

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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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What are the three types of smoke associated with smoking?

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__________ is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.

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What is a malignant tumor?

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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.

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

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Flashcards

Leukemia

Cancer of the blood or bone marrow.

Diabetes

A disease where the body can't effectively use insulin to control blood sugar levels.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar.

Type 1 Diabetes

A type of diabetes where the body doesn't produce insulin.

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Type 2 Diabetes

A type of diabetes where the body produces insulin but cells can't use it well.

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Macronutrients

Nutrients needed in large amounts by the body. Examples include carbs, fats, proteins, and water.

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Micronutrients

Nutrients needed in small amounts by the body. Examples include vitamins and minerals.

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Proteins

Nutrients needed for growth, repair, and building of body tissues.

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Non-communicable diseases

Diseases that are not spread from person to person, but rather are often inherited or developed over time.

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Smoking-related risks

Smoking poses several risks to the body, including detrimental effects on the respiratory system, increased heart workload, and potential for addiction.

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Cardiovascular disease

Diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, often leading to issues with blood flow and oxygen delivery.

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Arteriosclerosis

A condition where arteries harden and thicken, reducing blood flow.

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Cancer

A disease where cells grow uncontrollably, potentially forming tumors that can destroy nearby tissue.

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Malignant tumor

A cancerous tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissues.

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Poor dietary habits

Unhealthy food choices characterized by lack of adequate nutrients, imbalance in nutrients, and limited variety of food.

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Sedentary lifestyle

A lifestyle lacking sufficient physical activity.

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Glycogen

Stored sugar in liver and muscle cells, broken down to glucose for energy.

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Pre-exercise nutrition

Food eaten before exercise, impacting performance.

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Post-exercise nutrition

Important for restoring glycogen stores after exercise.

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Nutritional consequences

Poor performance, slow recovery, immune issues, and weight changes from poor eating.

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Stress

Body and mind's reaction to challenging situations.

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Eustress

Positive stress that promotes growth and accomplishment.

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Distress

Negative stress that can be harmful.

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Stressors

Events or situations causing stress.

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Alarm Stage (General Adaptation Syndrome)

The initial response to stress, characterized by the 'fight or flight' response, where the body prepares to deal with the threat.

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Resistance Stage (General Adaptation Syndrome)

The body attempts to adapt to and cope with ongoing stress. Resources are mobilized to manage the stressor.

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Exhaustion Stage (General Adaptation Syndrome)

The body's resources are depleted, and it can no longer effectively cope with stress. This stage can lead to physical and emotional breakdown.

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Adaptive Coping

Healthy and constructive ways to manage stress, such as problem-solving, seeking support, or exercising.

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Maladaptive Coping

Unhealthy and destructive ways to manage stress, such as substance abuse, avoidance, or aggression.

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Problem-Focused Coping

Tackling the source of the stress directly by finding solutions and taking action.

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Emotion-Focused Coping

Managing the emotional responses to stress by seeking support, relaxation techniques, and positive self-talk.

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Avoidant Coping

Ignoring or avoiding the stressful situation or problem altogether.

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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
  • 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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