Nutrition and Health Quiz

Study Notes

Health and Nutrition

High rates of heart diseases, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes observed in Western cultures.
Importance of consuming the right fats for family health; reduce intake of unhealthy fats.
A balanced diet emphasizes two key principles: seek color and variety in food choices.

Physical Activity

Calories burned in 20 minutes for common activities:
- Walking (normal pace): 80-100 calories
- Stair climbing: 100-200 calories
- Ballroom dancing: 50-100 calories
- Softball: 60-100 calories
- Bowling: 50-100 calories
- Raking leaves: 60-100 calories
- Gardening: 100-180 calories
- House cleaning: 100-200 calories
- Bicycling (8.8 km/h): 120-125 calories
Regular exercise strengthens lungs, tones muscles, maintains joint health, and enhances flexibility.
Exercise alleviates stress by regulating hormone release, specifically epinephrine.

Stress Management

Effective stress management strategies include planning daily tasks, setting realistic deadlines, adapting to situations, and avoiding conflicts with stressors.

Healthy Eating Habits

Commit time to nutrition for long-term health benefits; cooking is essential for healthy eating.
Awareness of eating habits is often lacking, posing a challenge for individuals uninterested in cooking.
Regular aerobic exercise benefits heart health and increases "good" HDL cholesterol while lowering blood pressure.

Interpersonal Relationships

Human relations play a vital role in social interactions; the "Ten Commandments of Human Relations" promote positive connections:
- Engage with people, smile, use names, be friendly/helpful, show interest, praise generously, and be sensitive to others' feelings.

Etiquette

Etiquette involves following socially acceptable behavior, including proper table settings with specific placements for utensils.

Communication

Communication encompasses the transmission of thoughts and feelings, involving both verbal and non-verbal methods.
Verbal messages utilize spoken or written words, while non-verbal messages include body language and gestures.

Non-verbal Communication

Facial expressions are powerful non-verbal cues; they can reveal underlying emotions regardless of spoken words.
Touch serves as a significant method of non-verbal communication; it can be interpreted differently based on context and past experiences.
Physical appearance and artifacts communicate non-verbal messages; grooming and choices in clothing reflect self-presentation.

Components of Communication

Sender: The originator of the message; also called the encoder or source.
Message: The information produced by the sender and interpreted by the receiver, transmitted through various channels.
Channel: The medium of communication, which can include auditory (spoken words) and kinesthetic (touch and sensation) methods.

Description

Test your knowledge on the impact of lifestyle and diet on health. This quiz covers topics such as the risks of heart diseases, the importance of good fats, and the principles of a balanced diet. Understand how color and variety in your meals can contribute to better health.