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common vaccines
polio, mumps, rubella, measles, and tetanus
how are vaccines recommended?
by age, health, or specific circumstances
a healthy eating pattern includes...
a variety of vegetables, whole fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, a variety of protein, and oils
a healthy eating pattern limits...
saturated fats, trans fats, added sugars, and sodium
less than ____% of calories per day from added sugar and saturated fats
10%
consume less than _______mg per day of sodium
2300
eating pattern represents...
the totality of all foods and beverages consumed
where should your essential vitamins come from?
your diet, not supplements
food pattern modeling
assesses how well combinations and amounts of foods from all food groups would result in healthy eating patterns that meet nutrient needs and accommodate limits
healthy eating patterns prevent...
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancers, and obesity
caloric needs are based on...
age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity
caloric balance
the balance between calories taken in from food and the calories expended from metabolic processes and physical activity
how many calories in a gram of carbohydrates
4 calories (Not protein)
how many calories in a gram of protein
4 calories
how many calories in a gram of fat
9 calories
how many calories in a gram of alcohol
7 calories
should pregnant women increase, decrease, or do nothing to their caloric intake?
increase calorie intake
recommended servings of vegetables
2 1/2 cups
why is eating a variety of vegetables important?
they provide different vitamins
why are legumes good?
high in protein, provide nutrients typically found in meats (such as iron and zinc), excellent sources of fiber
recommended servings of fruit
2 cups
-whole grains contain the entire kernel, including...
-refined grains don't include...
-the endosperm, bran, and germ
-the bran and germ
recommended servings of dairy for...
-ages 2-3
-ages 4-8
-ages 9+
- 2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups
- 3 cups
recommended servings for protein foods (does not have to be animal based)
5 1/2 oz
how much seafood should you consume per week?
8 oz
oils are a major source of...
essential fatty acids and vitamin E
fraction of adults and children who are obese
2/3 adults, 1/3 children
solid fats
solid at room temp, contain more saturated fatty acids and less unsaturated
to support a healthy body weight, meet nutrient needs, and lessen the risk of chronic disease, _______ are needed in overall eating patterns
shifting to more nutrient dense options
what are sectors? (according to the social-ecological model)
systems, organizations, businesses, and industries that have an important role in helping individuals make healthy choices.
what do sectors influence?
the degree to which people have access to healthy food and/or opportunities to be physically active, or they influence social norms and values
how do settings affect individuals? (according to the social-ecological model)
determine what foods are offered and what opportunities for physical activity are provided
social and cultural norms
rules that govern thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. based on the values of a society
examples of social and cultural norms
acceptable body weights, food preferences, values on physical activity and health
changes to __________ and _________ can have a powerful effect on social and cultural norms and values over time and can align with the Dietary Guidelines
sectors and settings
what are individual factors? (according to the social-ecological model)
factors unique to the individual, such as age, sex, socioeconomic status, etc
how are professionals beneficial to individual factors?
can develop a healthy eating pattern tailored to their individual factors
factors that limit an individual's or family's capacity to choose a healthy diet
food access, household food insecurity, and acculturation
what is food insecurity?
when access to nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited or uncertain. can be temporary or persist over time.
how can professionals help acculturation?
can help individuals by recognizing cultural diversity and developing programs and materials that are responsive and appropriate to their belief systems, lifestyles and practices, traditions and other needs. prevents them from adopting unhealthy habits
multi-component changes
use a combination of strategies to promote behavior change
multi-level changes
those that target change at the individual level as well as additional levels, such as in community, school, and retail settings
adults need at least _____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and should perform muscle-strengthening exercises on ___ or more days each week
150, 2
ages 6-17 need at least ____ min of physical activity per day
60 minutes
aerobic exercise
exercises that stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen
anaerobic exercise
intense enough to cause lactate to form. used to build muscle mass
Healthy Life Expectancy
The number of years a person is expected to live in good health
1. Heart Disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
top 3 leading causes of death in us
1. Accidents
2. Assault
3.Suicide
leading cause of death in us 15-24
Average healthy life expectancy in US
69.3 years
lifestyle behavior
Largest contributing factor affecting longetivity
Top 3 lifestyle contributors to premature death
1. Tobacco Use
2. Poor Diet
3. Lack of exercise
150
Minutes of moderate-intensity activity adults need per week
4 goals of healthy people 2020
1. Attain high quality, longer lives
2. Achieve health equity and improve health of all groups
3. Create physical and social environments that promote good health for all
4. Promote quality of life and health behaviors
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness
an integrated and dynamic level of functioning oriented toward maximizing potential, dependent on self-responsibility
Health Promotion
helping people change their lifestyle, environment, and social norms to move toward a state of optimal health
7 dimensions of wellness
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Occupational, Environmental
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, body composition
5 health related components of fitness
awareness, assessment, knowledge, self-management skills, motivation, support/opportunity, self responsibility
6 factors that influence growth in wellness
Self-efficancy
The amount of confidence an individual has in his or her own ability to progress even amid tempting situations
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
5 stages of change
Precontemplation
stage of change where you are not even considering to change and may be in denial. Barriers are greater than the benefits
Contemplation
stage of change when you are aware of the problem, but are ambivalent about changing. You are intending to or seriously thinking about changing behaviors, but have not made a commitment
Preparation
when you are on the verge of making a specific change and may be experimenting with small changes
Action
Actually taking action on behavior change and using strategies to resist temptations, cope with everyday challenges, and prevent relapse
Maintenance
To sustain your newly changed behavior. Must attain the new behavior from anywhere from 6 months to 5 years
How many days make a habit?
21 days
specific,measurable, attainable, reward, time-defined
SMART Goal stands for?
Physical Activity
Any movement, produced by skeletal muscle, that results in energy expenditure
Exercise
Planned, structured, and repeptitive bodily movement with the purpose of improving or maintaining one or more components of physical fitness or health
Physical Fitness
The ability of the body to function at optimal efficiency
Speed, power, agility, balance
skill related components of physical fitness
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to delvier oxygen to working muscles and essential nutrients during vigorous physical activity
Muscular Strength
Ability of the muscle to exert a maximum force against resistance
Muscular Endurance
Ability of the muscle to exert repeated force against resistance or to sustain muscular contraction
Flexibility
Movement of a joint through full ROM
Body Composition
The amount of body fat in proportion to fat free weight
5 Principles of Fitness Development
Progressive Overload, Specificity, Reversibility, Individual Differences, Cross Training
Progressive Overload
A gradual increase in physical activity, working a muscle group or body system beyond accustomed levels
Specificity
Only the muslces or body systems being exercised will show beneficial changes
Reversibility
Changes occurring with exercise are reversible, and the gradual fitness loss begins at 48 hours
Individual Differences
principle of fitness development where people vary in their ability to develop fitness components
Cross Training
principle of fitness development where you participate in 2 or more types of exercise in one session or alternate sessions for balanced fitness.
BMI equation
kg/m^2
Overweight classification for BMI
>25
Underweight classification for BMI
<18.5
lungs, heart, muscles
Factors that affect V02max
What does FITT stand for?
frequency, intensity, time, type
Target Heart Rate THR Calculation
(HR max- HR rest)*intensity+HR rest
Two joint types
Hinge
Ball and Socket
Static Stretch
Type of stretching of a low and controlled tension to hold
Dynamic Stretch
Type of stretching where the range of motion is achieved by quickly moving a limb to its limits
PNF partner stretching
utilizes inverse stretch reflex by GTO to relax the target muscle and allow for a greater stretch
weight control, weight gain, appearance, energy, athletic performance
benefits of resistance training
Cautions of resisitance training
Injury, no equipment barriers, hypertension, improper technique
Atrophy
when muscle fibers shrink in size
Hypertrophy
increase in fiber size of the muscle
3 types of RT (resistance training)
isometric, istonic, isokinetic
Isometric Exercise
Contraction without change in muscle length, little or no movement, used for people who are injured