Health Final

What 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?

1) check the scene and call for - Setauket Fire Department or 911

2) begin chest compressions

3) 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.