Chapter 1 OPT Model Flashcards
What is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S.
Chronic Diseases
Definition of Chronic Diseases:
an incurable illness or health condition that persists for a year or more. Resulting in functional limitation and the need for ongoing medical care
Chronic Diseases are: _________ and ________ through early detection, treatments, and healthy living.
preventable and manageable
Chronic Diseases usually lead to a form of ________ physical or mental ________
permanent; impairment
Chronic diseases are responsible for x/x leading causes of death
5/6
_____ is commonly associated with cardiovascular disease
obesity
the recommended BMI for adults over age 20 is:
18.5-24.9
overweight BMI:
BMI between 25 - 259.9
obesity BMI:
BMI >30
formula for BMI
FILL IN
excessive body weight is associated with the following health risks:
- CVD
- Type II Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Cancer
- Pregnancy Complications
- Shortened life expectancy
- Decreased Quality of Life
Cholesterol is in direct relationship with:
CVD + Obesity
cholesterol and triglycerides are also known as:
blood lipids
healthy cholesterol is:
<200 mg/dL
borderline high cholesterol is in between:
200=239 mg/dL
high risk cholesterol is:
> 240 mg/dL
HDL is:
high density liboprotein
good cholesterol
LDL is:
low density liboprotein
bad cholesterol
What causes Diabetes:
when blood glucose /blood sugar is unable to enter the cells because the pancreas is unable to produce insulin or the cells have become insulin resistant.
What are the two types of diabetes:
Type I- juvenile
Type 2- assoc. w/ obesity
Type I Diabetes:
juvenile diabetes. symptoms appear in childhood. essentially, the pancreas stops producing insulin. the blood sugar isn’t delivered into the cells resulting in hyperglycemia or high blood sugar
Type II Diabetes:
associated w/ diabetes. specifically abdominal obesity. The body produces adequate amounts of insulin, but the cells are insulin resistant. Not allowing adequate amount of blood sugar/glucose into the cells.
What is the leading cause of disability:
arthritis
What is the recommended amount of physical activity?
30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week
physical activity is known to reduce the risk of:
chronic diseases
Type __ diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes:
Type II