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What is a major consequence of stress on health?
What is a major consequence of stress on health?
- Improved sleep quality
- Enhanced immune function
- Decreased energy levels
- Increased risk of heart disease (correct)
Which condition is NOT caused by a lack of exercise?
Which condition is NOT caused by a lack of exercise?
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Inflammation (correct)
- Heart disease
Which of the following is considered a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is considered a water-soluble vitamin?
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C (correct)
- Vitamin A
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for providing amino acids?
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for providing amino acids?
What role does fat play in the body during caloric deprivation?
What role does fat play in the body during caloric deprivation?
What physiological reaction is primarily triggered in the 'fight or flight' response?
What physiological reaction is primarily triggered in the 'fight or flight' response?
Which of the following is NOT considered a main factor contributing to good health?
Which of the following is NOT considered a main factor contributing to good health?
What is the first step in the problem-solving method to manage stress?
What is the first step in the problem-solving method to manage stress?
Which of the following is an example of an external stressor?
Which of the following is an example of an external stressor?
What happens to the respiratory rate during a stress response?
What happens to the respiratory rate during a stress response?
In the context of stress management, what does it mean to evaluate the results?
In the context of stress management, what does it mean to evaluate the results?
What is a common effect of adrenaline being released during a stress response?
What is a common effect of adrenaline being released during a stress response?
What is the outcome of the body reacting to a stressor?
What is the outcome of the body reacting to a stressor?
Flashcards
What are some health risks associated with stress?
What are some health risks associated with stress?
Stress can lead to serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. It's important to manage stress levels for overall well-being.
Why is exercise important for preventing diseases?
Why is exercise important for preventing diseases?
Lack of exercise has significant consequences for health, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Regular physical activity is vital for preventive health.
What are the health consequences of sleep deprivation?
What are the health consequences of sleep deprivation?
Insufficient sleep affects mental and physical health. It can lead to depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, weaken the immune system, and impair memory. Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health.
What are the three macronutrients and their main roles?
What are the three macronutrients and their main roles?
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Explain the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
Explain the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
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What is stress?
What is stress?
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What are stressors?
What are stressors?
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What is 'fight or flight' mode?
What is 'fight or flight' mode?
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What is adrenaline?
What is adrenaline?
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What is the problem-solving method?
What is the problem-solving method?
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What is the 4-step plan?
What is the 4-step plan?
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What is stress management?
What is stress management?
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What are the 5 main factors for good health?
What are the 5 main factors for good health?
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Study Notes
Unit 4 - Preventive Health Behaviors - Greatest Hits
- Stress can cause diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity.
- Lack of exercise can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.
- Lack of sleep can cause depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, a weakened immune system, and poor memory. Sleep deprivation can also increase heart rate variability, increase the risk of heart disease, decrease reaction time, cause tremors, and aches. It can also negatively impact the immune system, resulting in symptoms like growth suppression, obesity risk, and decreased body temperature.
- Essential nutrients include protein (with 22 amino acids), supporting muscle, brain, and other tissue growth; carbohydrates, converting to glucose for immediate or stored energy; and fats for energy during starvation or deprivation, insulation, and vital organ protection.
- Micronutrients—vitamins and minerals—are essential to the body. Water-soluble vitamins are not easily stored (Vitamins B and C), while fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues (Vitamins A, D, E, and K).
Stress
- Stress is the body's response to stimuli requiring adjustments to a changing environment.
- Change always initiates stress.
- Stressors are situations, events, or concepts, encompassing both internal factors (e.g., heart attack) and external factors (e.g., new job).
- Stressors trigger a "fight or flight" response in the body.
- Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream; blood vessels dilate, pupils dilate, saliva production decreases, heart rate increases, sweat increases, and respiratory rate increases.
How to Manage Stress
- Stressors are problems needing resolution or elimination.
- If stress is manageable, employ problem-solving methods.
- If stress is overwhelming, follow a 4-step plan:
- Stop - Pause the stress-inducing activity
- Breathe - Deep breaths to reduce physical tension
- Reflect - Identify the stressor and its root causes
- Choose - Select coping strategies to manage the stress
Essential Nutrients: Macronutrients
- Protein: Provides amino acids for building tissues.
- Carbohydrates: Convert into glucose for immediate or stored energy.
- Fats: Important energy source, essential for insulation, cell function, and organ protection.
Essential Nutrients: Micronutrients
- Vitamins & Minerals: Body cannot produce most vitamins and minerals, must obtain through food.
- Water-soluble: Not easily stored (Vitamins B and C).
- Fat-soluble: Stored in the liver (Vitamins A, D, E, and K).
Food Labels
- Food labels provide nutritional information.
- Calorie content, serving size, and percentages of daily values for various nutrients are key information on a food label.
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