Studied by 0 peopleWhat was the 3 parts of the health triangle?
physical, mental/emotional, social
physical health
having a body that functions well and has energy to do involuntary (movement, sports, hobbies, etc.) and involuntary tasks (breathing, heart beating(
mental/emotional health
processing your feelings and thoughts. It’s a reflection of how you feel about yourself, how you meet the demands of your daily life, and how you cope with problems that occur in your life
social
getting along with others; having a social network that includes family, friends, teachers and other members of your community; maintaining healthy relationships
What do the 3 parts of the health triangle do to each other?
they interface meaning they all effect each other
what are the top health issues in adults in the US?
heart disease, cancers and strokes
What is a sliding scale from illness to wellness called?
The Health Continuum
What are the health determinants?
decisions, age, sex, genetics, environment, health care
What is the health determinant that we have the most control over?
decisions
How often should aerobic/cardio be done a week?
minimum 3 times a week
How often should anaerobic/weight resistance be done a week?
minimum 2 times a week
What is a list of health habits that work?
good sleep, good hygiene, eat regularly (breakfast is good), physical activity, no illegal or abuse use in drugs, using alcohol in moderation when of age, maintaining healthy weight, wear seat belts, keep stress under control, practice abstinence or use protection if sexually active
Which component of the health triangle involves getting along with each other?
social health
Why is it important to have values?
it helps define who you are without words and helps you grow and develop
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself is known as your _______?
self-esteem
CPR stands for
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Why might somebody go into cardiac arrest?
a heart attack (generally caused by a blockage in their arteries)
Doing Hands Only CPR helps maintain _______ and ________ to the brain
blood flow and oxygen
What are the 3 steps of hands only CPR?
check the scene and call for - Setauket Fire Department or 911
begin chest compressions
continue
Chest compressions should be at a depth of about _____ inches at a rate of ____ beats per minute
2 inches, 100 beats
What should be the depth that CPR should be done at?
2 inches
What should be the rate that CPR should be done at?
100 beats
The law protecting those who helps in an emergency from liability is ________________________
Good Samaritian Laws
What would be a reason why CPR should stop?
the scene becomes unsafe, help arrives, the person is responsive or you physically can’t continue
During a life threatening situation where somebody has significant injury, bleeding could be stopped by ____________
packing the wound, applying pressure or applying a tourniquiet
Where should tourniquets be placed?
above the wound
Where should tourniquets never be placed?
on a joint
What materials could makeshift tourniquets be made of?
cloth, computer wires, sticks, rulers, belts, lanyard etc.
AED stands for ___________
Automated External Defibrillator
There are _____ AED devices at WMHS
8
Where are some places that AED devices could be found in WMHS?
outside wrestling room, hallway of fitness center, history wing, outside the nurses office, science wing (lower level), science wing (upper level), foreign language wing
When preforming hands only CPR, where should your hands be placed?
in the middle of the persons chest
What is the purpose of an AED device?
it delivers shock to the heart to restart the natural rhythm to the heart
tumor
a mass of cells that grow out of control
malignant tumor
a cancerous tumor
benign
a non cancerous tumor
When cancer spreads it is referred to as a ________
metasis
What are some theories about the causes of cancer?
pollution, radiation, smoking, viruses, the sun, sedentary lifestyle, genetics
biopsy
when a doctor takes a sampling of cells to check for cancer
chemotherapy
cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer
surgery
cancer treatment that involves taking out the tumor
radiation
cancer treatment that involves zapping and shrinking the tumor
mammography
an x-ray of breast tissues to check for cancer
PAP test
a test done for cervical cancer
How often should a PAP test be done by someones gynecologist?
once a year
Should a PAP test be done more frequently if abnormal cells are detected?
Yes, they should be done more frequently
What is the percentage of skin damage before the age of 25?
80%
the ABCDE of skin cancer stands for:
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
What is the number 1 cancer in men ages 15-35?
testicular
Between what ages is testicular cancer most common?
15-35 years old
What is the most common cancer that women face?
breast cancer
Can men develop breast cancer?
Yes, they can
TSE test
Testicular Self Exam, checking for testicular cancer
How often should a TSE be done?
once a month
BSE test
Breast Self Exam, checking for breast cancer
How often should a BSE be done?
once a month after menstruation
What is the percentage of breast lumps that are benign?
80%
cancer
disease in which abnormal cells grow out of control, main leading cause of adult death in the US
What are the 6 nutrients?
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
protein job:
build and repair tissue
carbohydrates job:
provides energy
fats job:
insulates, proteins and carries vitamins
vitamins job:
regulate body processes
minerals job:
regulate body processes
water job:
enables chemical reactions
Which 3 nutrients provide energy to the body?
fats, carbohydrates, proteins
How many calories are per gram in fats?
9 calories per gram
How many calories are per gram in carbohydrates?
4 calories per gram
How many calories are per gram in proteins?
4 calories per gram
What percentage of your diet should come from carbohydrates each day?
45%-65%
What percentage of your diet should come from fats each day?
25%-35%
What percentage of your diet should come from proteins each day?
10%-30%
What are proteins made of?
amino acids
How many amino acids can your body not make?
9 amino acids
How many non-essential amino acids are there?
11 amino acids
What are the healthiest kind of carbohydrates?
complex carbohydrates
Where can complex carbohydrates be found?
whole grain and beans
What are some examples of simple carbohydrates?
fruit juice, sugar, candy
cholesterol is only found in _______
animal products
what is the good cholesterol known as?
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
what is the bad cholesterol known as?
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
a healthy cholesterol reading known as ___________________
200 or below
what can lower cholesterol?
fiber
What are the healthiest type of fats?
monosaturated, polyunsaturated
fiber
the tough stringy parts of fruits, vegetables and whole grains that is not digested by the body and help protect against colon cancer and heart disease
What does fiber help?
colon cancer and heart disease
fat soluble vitamins
A, D, E and K
water soluble vitamins
B and C
calories
units of heat that measure the energy of food
How many calories are in a pound?
3500
If you eat 500 more calories each day than you need for one week what would be the result?
you’d gain pound
Food labels regulated by the FDA list ingredients by weight in descending order from __ to _____
most to least
what is the equation for calories from fat?
# of grams of energy nutrient X #of calories per gram of energy provided from that nutrient
/ divided by total # of calories
MyPlate
the model used to promote healthy eating
According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be from:
grains and vegetables
According to MyPlate, we should make half our grains:
whole grains
What are the 5 components of fitness?
cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility
Aerobic activity be ___, and
brisk, regular and continuous
What are examples of aerobic activities?
swimming, jogging, riding a stationary bike
What are examples of anaerobic activity?
weight lifting, circuit training, Pilates, yoga, and other forms of strength training.
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